We often look towards California when looking for leading thinking about how we should approach energy efficiency. For decades it has consistently pushed the boundaries of policies and programmes. Now, the California Public Utilities Commission is working quickly to implement pay-for-performance goals. You should enjoy Matt Golden’s recent article on the Greentech Media website about … Continue reading Addressing many barriers to energy efficiency
Author: Rod Janssen
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in climate finance. October 2015 Climate Finance Update During the month of October, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
What do they really mean?
We all suffer from miscommunication from time to time. Sometimes it is by accident and sometimes it is intentional. Nick Butler writes a good blog in the Financial Times about how to prepare ourselves when business speaks at the upcoming global climate change conference in Paris. How to bridge the rhetoric gap In a … Continue reading What do they really mean?
New approach to offshore windfarms
Matt Mace wrote in The Guardian about an important new pilot project in Scotland – a windfarm that floats. The owner is hoping that this will be a new, significant and increasingly competitive renewable energy source. World's largest floating windfarm gets green light in Scotland The Scottish government has granted consent for the world’s … Continue reading New approach to offshore windfarms
Driving energy innovation in Germany
While Britain visualises a nuclear future, Angela Merkel’s aim of replacing it with renewables by 2022 is well under way, writes Jennifer Rankin in The Guardian. Germany's planned nuclear switch-off drives energy innovation Hinkley Point will be the first nuclear power plant to be built in Europe since the meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima reactor … Continue reading Driving energy innovation in Germany
Coal and the energy transition
It is important that we follow developments that show the transition to a sustainable energy future. James Wilson writes a good article in the Financial Times about the latest developments in the coal industry. Coal left unloved as natural gas and fossil-free drives bite The bad news for the coal industry has seemed relentless … Continue reading Coal and the energy transition
Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America
We all watch attentively at what the United States does in energy policy or climate change policies. The divisions between the executive and congress get much attention. The divisions between the Republicans and the Democrats equally get much attention. With the next presidential election race gaining momentum, Nick Butler writes an excellent blog in the … Continue reading Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America
Emissions standards in Europe
It was interesting that the current controversy over Volkswagen cheating on diesel emissions tests was identified in the United States and not Europe. Europe is very proud of its standards for vehicles, appliances and buildings, but there has often been a concern that enforcement is either poor or unevenly done throughout the European Union. Member … Continue reading Emissions standards in Europe
Why industrial energy efficiency is on a growth trajectory in the US
Improving the energy performance in industry should be a high priority but that has not always been true in our policy development. As described by Elisa Wood on the Energy Efficiency Markets website, maybe that is about to change. Move Over Solar, Time to Welcome Industrial Energy Efficiency: Pew Report ‘Industrial energy efficiency’ doesn’t … Continue reading Why industrial energy efficiency is on a growth trajectory in the US
Small changes can have an enormous impact
Irish eyes will be smiling by the comments of Dr. Kristina Johnson, former US energy under-secretary who sees great potential for Ireland being a prototype for crowdsourcing and prosumers. Lorna Siggins explains in The Irish Times. Making renewable energy fun: crowdsourcing and prosumers Former US energy under-secretary Dr Kristina Johnson doesn’t carry a crystal … Continue reading Small changes can have an enormous impact
