Energy management of our buildings – residential and non-residential – is fundamental. Eric Williams, Associate Professor of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States writes a good article on The Conversation website about how poor management of our heating and cooling needs can be a serious problem to employees as well as to … Continue reading Getting the warmth and cooling balance right for buildings can significantly reduce carbon emissions
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How promoting renewable energy is tackling fuel poverty on the Orkney Islands
Scotland is definitely providing much of the news this week. The Orcadian daily news online website provides a good article on a new funding drive that invites renewable energy generators to donate some of their FIT income to help address fuel poverty. It is an interesting approach we should all watch with great interest … Continue reading How promoting renewable energy is tackling fuel poverty on the Orkney Islands
Contrasting Scotland’s approach to energy efficiency in buildings with England
As shown in another post this week, Scotland is not only giving a priority to renewable energy but also to energy efficiency. This is a well-appreciated approach to sustainable energy as a whole. Writing in the October 2016 edition of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, reviews … Continue reading Contrasting Scotland’s approach to energy efficiency in buildings with England
Performance improvements in solar panels responsible for solid market gains
Travis Hoium explains on The Motley Fool website that the financial gains of major solar panel manufacturers is due to the efficiency improvements they have made in their products. Why Efficiency Is Now King in Rooftop Solar Energy When SolarCity) and Tesla Motors announce their new product on Oct. 28, I would be shocked … Continue reading Performance improvements in solar panels responsible for solid market gains
Terrible weather in Scotland sometimes has its benefits
There is consensus in Scotland that the energy system must increasingly turn to renewable energy. Griff Witte writes a good article in the Washington Post about recent developments and about how Scotland has beaten every one of its renewable energy targets in recent years. There are definite lessons to be learned by their experience. … Continue reading Terrible weather in Scotland sometimes has its benefits
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”
Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about the importance of good measurement of buildings and on efforts to provide better, more comprehensive data. This is very important and hopefully actual measurement of buildings will improve throughout Europe. In the Quest for Efficiency, Nothing is More Important than Quality … Continue reading “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”
Potential for important energy savings in the hospitality sector
Hospitality services are growing globally. Carl Weinschenk write on the Energy Manager Today website about the important opportunities to increase energy efficiency in the hospitality sector. The Hospitality Sector Offers Significant Energy Efficiency Opportunities The hospitality industry in general, and big hotels in particular, can add a tremendous amount to the bottom line by … Continue reading Potential for important energy savings in the hospitality sector
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in climate finance. September 2016 Climate Finance Update: Readiness and Access Get a Boost, Stranded Assets Get under the Spotlight During the month of September, climate finance was highlighted at the highest level, during the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
‘Fat and slow’ aircraft may bring many benefits to remote regions
It is always great to see some new innovative technologies. Dianne Buckner writes on the CBC News website about energy-efficient aircraft built by a Canadian company that will serve in remote regions. You should enjoy. 4 Canadian part-solar flying machines sold to Africa Photo from http://www.solarship.com Look up in the sky! It's … Continue reading ‘Fat and slow’ aircraft may bring many benefits to remote regions
Energy transition causing headaches for utilities
More and more corporations want to go fully renewable and, as explained by Karen Uhlenhuth in the Midwest Energy News, this is causing problems for many utilities. What are your views? Utilities squeezed as corporations seek renewable energy elsewhere As large corporations increasingly demand 100 percent renewable energy, many utilities are left in a … Continue reading Energy transition causing headaches for utilities
