Green steel: How hydrogen and electric ironmaking drive innovation

The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable "green steel" production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical technology providers are actively developing proprietary technologies and strategically investing in emerging steel companies. … Continue reading Green steel: How hydrogen and electric ironmaking drive innovation →

With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way

Matteo Civillini writes on the Climate Home News website about the call from the COP30 presidency to encourage governments to bolster their national climate plans in advance of the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Brazil calls on local groups to “inspire” governments in boosting climate action Brazil’s COP30 presidency wants to elevate grassroots … Continue reading With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way →

New report reveals that the amount of solar power installed globally in 2024 represents a 33% surge over the 2023 figure

The renews website reported that a recent report from SolarPower Europe showed the dramatic growth in solar power globally in 2024. 'World installed almost 600GW of solar power in 2024' The world installed a record 597GW of solar power in 2024 – and could be installing 1TW per year by 2030, a new report … Continue reading New report reveals that the amount of solar power installed globally in 2024 represents a 33% surge over the 2023 figure →

Methane data and transparency continue to improve, but emissions remain far too high

Methane accounts for a third of all global warming. Experts say it's relatively easy to reduce in some sectors. Inayat Singh discusses the results of a recent IEA report in an article on the CBC News website. Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions Methane emissions, a key … Continue reading Methane data and transparency continue to improve, but emissions remain far too high →

America’s energy transition: the shift from federal to state and local

On the Power website, Vincent Ambrose, chief commercial officer for an energy management solutions provider headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area writes about how delivering energy efficiency measures to the wider public will take a more decentralised approach, following the changes announced by the Trump administration. Policy on Energy Efficiency Moving to States—Here’s … Continue reading America’s energy transition: the shift from federal to state and local →

Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach

Anders Törneholm writes on the Linköping University website about a new study led by Patrik Thollander, Professor in Energy Systems at the university on a study showing that carbon emissions reductions in industry requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management and not solely focus on technological … Continue reading Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach →

Politeness vs. Planet: The Surprising Cost of Thanking ChatGPT

The Energy Changemakers newsletter provides an interesting article on how to save energy through less politeness. To find out more, please click on the link. Rudeness as an energy efficiency measure Behavioral energy efficiency — getting people to change the way they act to save energy — is not a new concept. But AI … Continue reading Politeness vs. Planet: The Surprising Cost of Thanking ChatGPT →

What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises?

In an article on The Conversation website, Rafael Ziegler, Professor, Department of Management, HEC Montréal explains what we can learn in addressing climate change and other crises from the teachings of Immanuel Kant. Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant A decade ago, the majority of … Continue reading What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises? →

US EPA plans to shut down the Energy Star Program

Employees at the Environmental Protection Agency were told that the popular energy efficiency certification program would be “de-prioritized and eliminated,” according to documents and a recording. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) issued the following statement from its executive director, Steven Nadel: “If you wanted to raise families’ energy bills, getting rid of … Continue reading US EPA plans to shut down the Energy Star Program →

Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025

What a way to start the week. Shortly after noon on Monday April 28th, Spain’s electricity grid suddenly and unexpectedly lost 15 GW of power—equivalent to 60% of its national demand. The massive drop caused most of the country’s electricity system to shut down, followed by much of neighbouring Portugal’s. There has been much comment … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025 →