It is important to look at energy policy from all angles. Jude Clemente provides his views on the Forbes website about his criticism of the approaches being taken in Europe. What do you think? Europe's Energy and Electricity Policies are a Bad Model It’s quite telling that COP21 took place in Paris. Western leaders, … Continue reading Is Europe a “green energy” basket case?
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Comments on endorsing the statement by financial institutions on energy efficiency
The December climate change conference in Paris saw much progress made in the steps forward. Energy efficiency started to get the recognition it deserves as a major element in the climate change effort. Franka Klingel from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development writes a guest article for the International Institute for Sustainable Development about … Continue reading Comments on endorsing the statement by financial institutions on energy efficiency
Latest developments in improving energy performance in the hospitality sector
Businesses are increasingly aware of the benefits of improved energy efficiency. Carl Weinschenk writes on the Energy Manager Today website about the improvements being made in the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Industry Pays Attention to Energy Efficiency The varied ways in which hotels use energy offer great opportunities for relatively easy efficiency gains. Some … Continue reading Latest developments in improving energy performance in the hospitality sector
Comparing climate change strategies in the US and Uruguay
It is not often you see comparisons between two significantly different countries. Renee Lewis writes on the Al Jazeera website comparing the US and Uruguay in their approaches to climate change. Uruguay is proud of its decision-making approach and feels that there is much to learn from each other. What do you think? Political … Continue reading Comparing climate change strategies in the US and Uruguay
Innovative financing for the deployment of wind turbines
There are companies in the US now applying the rooftop solar model to wind by installing and maintaining systems at little to no upfront cost to the customer. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about latest developments. Wind Power Spreads Through Turbines for Lease Three years ago, Ed Doody and his brothers, … Continue reading Innovative financing for the deployment of wind turbines
Exploring the impact of air pollution
Air pollution is known for serious health and climate change impacts. Now, as Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post, there is a link with violent crime. Researchers just discovered a hidden factor that could be driving violent crimes In a paper published by the National Bureau for Economic Research, two researchers say they … Continue reading Exploring the impact of air pollution
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December 2015 update on global developments in climate finance. December 2015 Climate Finance Update December 2015 Climate Finance Update21 December 2015: During the month of December, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Energy efficiency needs to be treated as an energy source
This has been an important year for energy policy in general, but energy efficiency in particular. Hans Nilsson, expert through his company FourFact, Advisor and Honorary Chairman of the IEA DSM-Programme and a friend of EiD, has written a thought provoking column on the eceee website. While the European Commission has been promoting the need … Continue reading Energy efficiency needs to be treated as an energy source
Energy efficiency employs nearly 1 million in the EU
Some 900 thousand people were employed in work relating to the supply of energy efficient goods and services in 2010, according to a new study entitled ‘assessing the employment and social impact of energy efficiency’. The study, published in December 2015, found that the sectors with the greatest levels of energy efficiency jobs were those … Continue reading Energy efficiency employs nearly 1 million in the EU
“Everyone benefits from some form of aggressive policies to support energy efficiency”
As 2015 draws to an end, it is encouraging to see the post by David Labrador of the Rocky Mountain Institute on the GreenBiz website, explaining how important improving energy efficiency is to addressing our climate change concerns. Why energy efficiency is the cheapest path to climate action An authoritative new study released earlier … Continue reading “Everyone benefits from some form of aggressive policies to support energy efficiency”
