Energy utilities globally are playing an important role in promoting energy efficiency. The US has had programmes since the first oil crisis. The European Union has its energy efficiency obligation. Ralph Cavanagh has a good blog on Switchboard that is the Natural Resource Defense Council Blog, reviewing the progress in 2015. It would be good … Continue reading US utility investment in energy efficiency programmes on an upward path
Author: Rod Janssen
Reflecting on COP 21
Pilita Clark writes a good article in the Financial Times, reflecting on many of the developments throughout the two weeks of the Paris climate conference. Climate deal: Carbon dated? If there was one sound that captured the frantic nature of the talks that led to the Paris climate change deal last weekend, it was … Continue reading Reflecting on COP 21
Arguing against more support for renewables
It is always good to get different views on EiD. Ryan M. Yonk, an assistant professor of research at Utah State University and Jordan Lofthouse, a policy analyst at Strata, argue on The Hill website that the costs for making many renewable energy technologies more reliable are simply not worth it. I wonder if you … Continue reading Arguing against more support for renewables
San Diego showing real leadership
At the recent climate conference in Paris, much attention was given to cities. Yes, many were highlighted because of the severe air pollution problems but others were noted for the efforts they are making to promote sustainable energy – either renewable energy or improved energy efficiency. Matt Richtel writes a good article in the New … Continue reading San Diego showing real leadership
A must read – following the evolution of carbon emissions
As we try to address climate change, it is valuable to understand how we got where we are today. Aurélien Saussay, from the French Economic Observatory, wrote an article for EurActiv during the final days of COP21. It came too late for EiD to publish it last week. You will definitely be impressed by the … Continue reading A must read – following the evolution of carbon emissions
Energy storage is getting cheaper and having greater impact
For faithful followers of EiD, the year could not come to an end without a good story on energy storage. Nick Butler provides an excellent blog on the Financial Times website about recent developments. Energy storage — the shape of things to come Storage — whether of grain or of knowledge through the printed … Continue reading Energy storage is getting cheaper and having greater impact
Washington not slowing down on energy efficiency as year coming to an end
It is encouraging to see how the Obama Administration has been able to push the agenda on sustainable energy, even though they have had no co-operation from Congress. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about the latest rulings on minimum energy performance standards. The Department of Energy is calling this the “largest energy-saving standard … Continue reading Washington not slowing down on energy efficiency as year coming to an end
At Paris climate conference, financing the improvement in buildings has become a particular focus
Buildings are responsible for over 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions, according to many analysts. Thus, it makes sense to address how their energy performance can be improved. Panama Bartholomy, director of the EDF Investor Confidence Project Europe, writes on the Greentech Media website that more than 100 banks managing a total of $4 trillion in … Continue reading At Paris climate conference, financing the improvement in buildings has become a particular focus
Regulatory concerns about minimum energy performance standards for vacuum cleaners
Ever since the news about how VW flaunted the regulatory process on emissions testing, James Dyson, inventor of his famous bag-less vacuum cleaner, has been raising concerns about vacuum cleaner tests. Michael Pooler writes in the Financial Times about latest developments. Inventor James Dyson faces challenge to clean up EU vacuum tests It took … Continue reading Regulatory concerns about minimum energy performance standards for vacuum cleaners
Shipping starting to use liquefied natural gas to reduce carbon emissions
In our global world, shipping is more important than ever. Henry Fountain writes in the New York Times about some shippers starting to use LNG in an effort to reduce overall emissions. Taming Carbon Emissions From the ‘Invisible’ Shipping Industry With its cavernous cargo holds and gleaming white superstructure, the 730-foot Perla del Caribe, … Continue reading Shipping starting to use liquefied natural gas to reduce carbon emissions
