It is encouraging to see that there is a growing appreciation for the benefits of improved energy efficiency. V Rishi Kumar writes on The Hindu Business Line website about some important messages that were delivered at a recent energy efficiency summit in India. ‘Energy Efficiency will unlock hidden savings in manufacturing sector’ Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less
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Big opportunities for energy efficiency to help the economy
David B. Goldstein, writing on the Natural Resources Defense Council website, provides important reasons why improving energy efficiency has important benefits to our economies. Energy Efficiency Can Accelerate Economic Growth Both political candidates claim that America needs to accelerate economic growth. This is accepted as a worthy goal by Paul Krugman, who notes that … Continue reading Big opportunities for energy efficiency to help the economy
Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting
This week in Europe it would have been nice to have been able to simply tint windows to keep the sun out. But as Scott Collie writes on the New Atlas website, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a energy-efficient thin film material that allows for relatively quick tinting. Energy-efficient … Continue reading Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting
How sustainable energy improvements increase property value
Jacob Bayer, founder and CEO of of Luminext, a Brooklyn-based energy consulting firm, writes a good article on the Inman website about how energy efficiency improvements increase property value. The power of renewables and energy efficiency in real estate Key Takeaways Energy conservation, efficient lighting and building automation are now common -- so when … Continue reading How sustainable energy improvements increase property value
Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints
As we more and more use the internet for our purchases, it is important to reflect on our carbon footprint. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about a new study that shows the opportunities that online purchasing create to lower the life cycle carbon footprints of consumer products. People would … Continue reading Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints
Taking a stand against smart meters
We have the roll out of smart meters underway throughout Europe and in many if not most OECD countries. This is an interesting story by Justin Wm. Moyer in the Washington Post about a couple of philosophers in the Washington area who are refusing the installation of the smart meters and the consequences they are … Continue reading Taking a stand against smart meters
There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight
We regularly talk about the low-carbon energy transition, but the transport sector struggles for alternatives. While there are growing efforts, it is important to stay focused on reducing emissions and improve fuel efficiency. An article on the American Journal of Transportation website about the “bold challenge” to increase fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions to … Continue reading There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight
Low-carbon alternatives exist to reduce emissions in the shipping industry
Tom Levitt writes in The Guardian about some of the possibilities to use wind power to reduce the emissions in global shipping. Why aren't ships using wind-power to cut their climate footprint? MS Estraden looks, on first glance, like a normal cargo ship. Just another one of the 50,000 vessels transporting pretty much everything … Continue reading Low-carbon alternatives exist to reduce emissions in the shipping industry
Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency
Penobscot Bay is one of America’s most well-known summer colonies and has many islands a towns to visit. Most recently a new centre for contemporary art opened. An article on the Penobscot Bay Pilot website describes that one can pursue art and energy efficiency. Art, Energy Efficiency, and the Economy We’re abuzz with the … Continue reading Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency
How the energy transition is transforming one city in Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario was known for locks that allowed for shipping between Lake Huron and Lake Superior. It was also known as a major steel producer. It has fallen on hard times with the industrial and economic restructuring that affected so many cities and regions in all our countries. Peter Kuitenbrouwer writes an encouraging … Continue reading How the energy transition is transforming one city in Ontario
