Nicolas Fulghum, Senior Data Analyst, at the global thinktank Ember shows the progress in clean electricity production in the US. Fughum said separately: “This clearly demonstrates the growing role of wind and solar in the US energy system. This is a first signal that the US is approaching a tipping point where clean power takes … Continue reading Record-high solar and wind bring the US to a clean power tipping point
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The share of renewables has been rising across Europe
Servet Yanatma writes on the Euronews website about the progress renewables is making in Europe but it is doubtful that several countries, particularly the largest economies, will meet the EU’s 2030 targets. Eight countries in Europe use renewables for more than half of their heating and cooling needs District heating networks help Nordic and … Continue reading The share of renewables has been rising across Europe
Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
Energy efficiency measures present a significant opportunity for manufacturers in the electronics industry to meet their climate goals while lowering operational expenses as discussed in a new report described on the RMI.org website by Ting Li, Wei Li, Guangxu Wang and Meng Wang. Towards Net-Zero Electronics The electronics manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid expansion … Continue reading Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
The International Maritime Organisation agreed to the sector’s first binding targets to reduce GHG emissions from ships
The shipping sector is now the first industry with internationally mandated targets to reduce emissions. This outcome is the result of constructive discussions among IMO member states since the adoption of the IMO’s 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy. Ship owners who fail to reduce emissions intensity 30% by 2035 will have to pay into a … Continue reading The International Maritime Organisation agreed to the sector’s first binding targets to reduce GHG emissions from ships
Trump’s new trade war upsets efforts to tackle the urgent issue of climate change
In an article on The Conversation website, Rakesh Gupta, Associate Professor of Accounting & Finance, Charles Darwin University, discusses the impact of the latest trade war on climate change. It does not include the latest changes in the past few days but it does give a good overview of the impact. What Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Trump’s new trade war upsets efforts to tackle the urgent issue of climate change
Key takeaways from Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Energy Efficiency Day
Chiara Gulli and Caterina Salb of the Policy Office for International Climate Action at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action write on the RMI website their summary of a meeting of experts from around the world who spoke on the tremendous opportunities and current challenges of energy efficiency globally. What are … Continue reading Key takeaways from Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Energy Efficiency Day
New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works
A major new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) brings groundbreaking data and analysis to one of the most pressing and least understood energy issues today, exploring AI’s wide range of potential impacts. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from … Continue reading New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works
Latest EEA air quality data analysis shows that, while steady improvements, air pollution remains Europe’s largest environmental health risk
Air quality is steadily improving across Europe with most air pollution monitoring stations achieving current EU annual limits for some of the most harmful air pollutants. However, additional measures to improve air quality, especially in cities, will be required to fully meet current EU standards as well as recently agreed future air quality standards by … Continue reading Latest EEA air quality data analysis shows that, while steady improvements, air pollution remains Europe’s largest environmental health risk
Energy in Demand News, April 6-7, 2025
Let’s start this early spring week with some background music for you to enjoy reading this week’s newsletter. Everyone is still trying to come to grips with the “Liberation Day” tariffs that we’ve all been saddled with. The Guardian reports that there have been some exceptions. “Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs – which are higher … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 6-7, 2025
US EPA causing serious problems for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
A faith-based Indiana group and heating contractors in Maine are among hundreds of businesses and organisations stymied by the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to claw back $20 billion of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. In an article on the Inside Climate News website, Marianne Lavelle and Dan Gearino detail what is going on and the … Continue reading US EPA causing serious problems for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
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