There has already been another post this week from MIT. Ken Silverstein writes a post on the Energy Manager Today website. That gives a bit more information on it. EiD believes it is so important that it warrants this post as well. Analyzing Buildings for Energy Efficient Retrofits Can be Practical, MIT Says Want … Continue reading More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits
Author: Rod Janssen
Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
If you were sitting on the world’s largest reserves of tar sands, would you be thinking you could expand production and yet reduce emissions? It is a dilemma. Konrad Yakabuski writes a thoughtful article in Canada’s Globe and Mail about this issue that faces more than Canada Can an expanding economy be a low-carbon … Continue reading Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
Reviewing the progress made in the market for lithium used for battery technology
Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times about the changes that are taking place in the market for lithium used in more effective, long-life batteries. Butler questions whether this market boom will last. What do you think? Lithium: is the hype justified? After two years of unrelenting gloom it is good to see that … Continue reading Reviewing the progress made in the market for lithium used for battery technology
Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency
India’s power ministry has revised its forecast for demand thanks to new energy efficiency targets and power-saving devices. Gireesh Chandra Prasad gives a good account of this on the LiveMint website from India. Interestingly, it reminds EiD of the recent post by Andrew Warren where he criticised the UK government of repeatedly failing to understand … Continue reading Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency
Giving communities access to cheaper solar power
Madeleine Cuff writes on the Business Green website that a new initiative in New York City, Solarize NYC, will allow communities to join together into single purchasing groups to access cheaper solar power. There could be some important lessons for Europe as the introduction of nearly zero energy buildings with the needed energy coming from … Continue reading Giving communities access to cheaper solar power
Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities
We are seeing more evidence every day about the importance of cities in promoting sustainable energy. David Chandler writes on the MIT website that retrofitting a small portion of buildings would have big impact on cities’ carbon emissions. And more importantly, the study shows how to identify those buildings that will have the biggest impact. … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities
Using drones to observe energy performance of buildings
Only last week, EiD provided a use of drones to help planning applications for wind farms. Now we have a news item from The Engineer website on an initiative of students at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. It is quite impressive. Strathclyde students monitor energy efficiency with drones Students are coupling thermal imaging … Continue reading Using drones to observe energy performance of buildings
Important new step forward for energy policy in the US
When the US Senate passes a bipartisan bill it is big news – and it is. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about what it all entails. The Senate just passed — overwhelmingly — an actually bipartisan energy bill It doesn’t happen every day, but it did happen Wednesday. The … Continue reading Important new step forward for energy policy in the US
UNEP Inquiry Publishes New Report on Sustainable Finance in the EU
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System initiative published a new report entitled Building a Sustainable Financial System in the European Union. Building a sustainable financial system in the European Union can support long-term economic and environmental goals, boost international competitiveness, and advance the EU’s strategic role … Continue reading UNEP Inquiry Publishes New Report on Sustainable Finance in the EU
How improved energy efficiency helps low-income families
Khalil Shahyd provides a good blog on the National Resources Defense Council website about a recent study showing the importance of urgently expanding energy efficiency programmes to vulnerable communities. Study Highlights Energy Burden for Households and How Energy Efficiency Can Help A new study out today confirms that low-income, households of color, multifamily and … Continue reading How improved energy efficiency helps low-income families
