The energy transition requires efforts by many groups and individuals. Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times about an investment by Prudential in a new private equity fund set up by NextEnergy Capital, a specialist solar investor and asset manager Prudential raises its bet on green energy UK insurance group Prudential has raised its … Continue reading Major insurance group places bet on solar energy
Author: Rod Janssen
Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
While greenhouse gas concentrations have crossed 400 parts per million on a temporary basis many times, scientists believe that we have now passed that symbolic level and we will not be seeing it drop. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about latest developments. What do you think it will take for it to decrease … Continue reading Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
European Environment Agency publishes important new report on resource efficiency
At some point, our policies are going to have to take a more integrated approach because at some point we come to the limits of growth, given demographics and a myriad of other factors. While many of us work in specific areas – such as energy efficiency – at some point we have to take … Continue reading European Environment Agency publishes important new report on resource efficiency
Considering the energy utility of the future
The energy transition certainly includes a new model for transforming our energy grids. Rory Christian writes an important Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog on the Breakingenergy.com website about some of the developments in New York state. New York Takes A Major Step Toward Rethinking Utility Economics Throughout the United States, utilities earn a … Continue reading Considering the energy utility of the future
Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations
Simon Cunningham writes in The Irish Times about new proposals to incentivise energy efficiency in the north have been blasted as 'ill-conceived' by Manufacturing Northern Ireland. Have you had the same reaction in your country? Proposals for energy efficiency scheme 'illogical' say Manufacturing NI THE body that represents the majority of the north's large … Continue reading Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations
The Financial Times’ view on diesel emissions
This week the Financial Times published an editorial on the shortcomings of Europe’s regulations and, equally important, its enforcement. Europe’s failure to act on diesel emissions is indefensible Europe’s collective failure to enforce its own rules on diesel emissions would look like a conspiracy — if it had not been such an open secret … Continue reading The Financial Times’ view on diesel emissions
An “annus horribilis” for coal
In the on-going energy transition, coal use is expected to drop dramatically. Pilita Clark describes the latest developments where coal’s share of global primary energy use slumped to 29 per cent last year, the lowest since 2005. Coal use plunges as China cuts back and US turns to gas The world’s use of coal … Continue reading An “annus horribilis” for coal
Batteries could transform the face of UK’s electricity industry
EiD often provides news on recent developments in power storage systems. Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times about the investments in storage systems that could help the wind industry solve their “key challenge” of not working on windless days. Battery-power investments energise UK renewables sector Energy companies are pouring unprecedented sums of money … Continue reading Batteries could transform the face of UK’s electricity industry
The future is looking cloudy for the broader smart home business
Recently Ruth Mourik wrote an excellent column for eceee about the “smart” solutions to non-existing problems. Yet, there continues to be those “smart” technology developers who are doing their best to lead us to the smart home revolution. Hayley Tsukayama writes in the Washington Post about the latest developments in the US in the “smart” … Continue reading The future is looking cloudy for the broader smart home business
Explaining the rules for minimum energy efficiency standards for England and Wales’ rental properties
EiD has had several posts over the years on the upcoming minimum energy efficiency standards that landlords will have to meet. The international law firm Eversheds provides a useful review of the obligations that must be met. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards & the Landlord and Tenant Relationship Introduction The rules around minimum energy efficiency … Continue reading Explaining the rules for minimum energy efficiency standards for England and Wales’ rental properties
