There is disturbing news coming out of the US. Just 38% of US schoolchildren were taught that climate change is linked to fossil fuels, with many teachers spending less than an hour a year on the subject, according to recent findings. Suzanne Goldenberg explains in The Guardian. Two-thirds of US students are taught climate … Continue reading “The generation most affected by climate change is not getting the education they deserve”
Author: Rod Janssen
Progress on the deployment of smart meters in the UK
EU Member States are required to ensure the implementation of smart metering under EU energy market legislation in the Third Energy Package. According to the European Commission, “implementation may be subject to a long-term cost-benefit analysis (CBA). In cases where the CBA is positive, there is a roll-out target of 80% market penetration for electricity … Continue reading Progress on the deployment of smart meters in the UK
Putting the emphasis on energy efficiency in the power sector
It is heartening to read about a new power plan in the US that will place a big emphasis on energy efficiency. Hal Bernton explains in an article for The Seattle Times. Panel OKs Northwest power plan focused on energy efficiency A regional council Wednesday approved a new power plan for four Northwest states … Continue reading Putting the emphasis on energy efficiency in the power sector
Finally putting a price on nature
Until now, no one has developed a good way to estimate the monetary value of natural resources. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post that a group of scholars may have finally come up with a solution. Economists keep saying we should put a price on nature. Now they’ve finally done it Putting a … Continue reading Finally putting a price on nature
Fifth fuel? First fuel? Gains from energy efficiency “biggest energy resource, and cheapest”
Increasingly, people are starting to appreciate the impact of improved energy efficiency. In Europe, every day we are reading about “energy efficiency first” or even, as in this article, continuing to consider it the “fifth fuel.” The important point is that improved energy efficiency is finally getting the recognition it deserves because it has silently … Continue reading Fifth fuel? First fuel? Gains from energy efficiency “biggest energy resource, and cheapest”
Raising concerns about China’s energy data quality
Nick Butler wrote a recent column in the Financial Times that gives us concern about the data we are getting from China. He gives three reasons why the data may not be accurate. What do you think? Treat China’s dubious energy data with caution The most interesting comment at Davos this year came from … Continue reading Raising concerns about China’s energy data quality
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in climate finance. January 2016 Climate Finance Update During the month of January, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Inter-American Development Bank … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
This week’s briefs
There are some good news items this week. They concern the upcoming World Sustainable Energy Days, the Central and Eastern European Energy Efficiency Forum and the nomination of Energy Pages for an important award in Germany. • World Sustainable Energy Days coming soon The World Sustainable Energy Days, one of the largest annual conferences … Continue reading This week’s briefs
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. January 2016 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of January, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Nordic … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Regulatory decisions in Nevada effectively killing the booming rooftop solar market
The energy transition depends on effective long-term policies and consistent market signals. Jacques Leslie explains recent developments by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission to introduce new tariffs that will cut by three-quarters users’ reimbursements for feeding electricity into the grid. Nevada’s Solar Bait-and-Switch WHEN President Obama proclaimed in his State of the Union address … Continue reading Regulatory decisions in Nevada effectively killing the booming rooftop solar market
