Corporations investing in sustainable energy is no longer a PR exercise as it may have been a decade or so ago. It is now showing that the renewable energy sector is mainstream. Pilita Clark writes a good column in the Financial Times about a major investment in wind power by the world's leading nutrition, health … Continue reading Nestlé joins other major companies to invest in sustainable energy
Author: Rod Janssen
Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century
EiD readers will be pleased to know that editing takes place in one of the highest parts of Paris. But, concerns about future flooding are making city officials prepare for the worst. The recent floods were only a wake up calland the problems will be exacerbated by climate change. Kim Willsher writes an excellent article … Continue reading Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century
How the energy transition can affect the electricity grid
EiD is regularly providing posts on the impact of the energy transition on the grid. Letha Tawney and Manish Bapna from the World Resources Institute write on the Forbes website about the demand by the corporate sector for renewable energy, which is fine, but the problem is providing enough supply. Corporate Demand for Renewable … Continue reading How the energy transition can affect the electricity grid
Impact of the energy transition in Wyoming
When a country or a region has been highly dependent on fossil fuel industries as a major economic driver, it is difficult to evolve into a sustainable energy approach. But, as we know, it is necessary and, really, essential if we are to achieve a low carbon transition. Coral Davenport writes a good post in … Continue reading Impact of the energy transition in Wyoming
Giving a nudge to pilots
We have known for some time about how our driver behaviour can affect overall fuel consumption. Normally we think about it in terms of our cars and goods vehicles. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about an experiment by Virgin Atlantic Airways to “nudge” their pilots into using less fuel. Virgin Atlantic just … Continue reading Giving a nudge to pilots
London’s Walkie-Talkie building leads trend for buildings to also be energy producers
London has changed dramatically in recent years with a skyline no one would have thought imaginable only a few years ago. One of the new skyscrapers, commonly known as the Walkie-Talkie, has been at the centre of controversy because of how sunlight reflects off it, causing serious effects. But, as Pilita Clark writes in the … Continue reading London’s Walkie-Talkie building leads trend for buildings to also be energy producers
Preparing our electricity grids for the future
Our current climate and energy policies are requiring that our infrastructure is ready for significant increases in sustainable energy. Are we ready? Julia Pyper writes an excellent post on the Greentechmedia website on what the implications are for the grid sector. Electric Utilities Prepare for a Grid Dominated by Renewable Energy A growing number … Continue reading Preparing our electricity grids for the future
The impact of air pollution on our work environment
We read regularly about how air pollution is affecting our communities and the trends are not good. What we seldom hear, however, is how the air pollution affects employee performance inside our offices. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about the findings from a recent research paper. The hidden toll of air pollution … Continue reading The impact of air pollution on our work environment
Electric vehicles and the grid of the future
The energy transition is bringing forward many interesting challenges. While many grid managers may be anxious about what latest trends mean for their industry, Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post that there could be many positive benefits. What do you think? Why the Tesla boom could actually be very good news for the … Continue reading Electric vehicles and the grid of the future
Letting customers invest in sustainable energy
Marks & Spencer is a major retail group in Britain and abroad. Sarah Butler writes in The Guardian about important new developments by the company to set up the M&S Energy Society to encourage its customers – and no doubt others – to invest in solar panels that will be installed on several of its … Continue reading Letting customers invest in sustainable energy
