The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has recently announced a new report on energy efficiency that should be read by all EiD readers. Let us know your views. Cutting Energy Waste Will Save €1.8 Billion Annually Accelerated Action Will Create 2,000 Jobs and Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency Households and businesses could save €1.8 … Continue reading The Irish realise that improved energy efficiency will bring many benefits
Author: Rod Janssen
The problems with tracking energy savings
Stephen Lacey, Senior Editor at Greentech Media writes a good article about the concerns about tracking energy savings in Massachusetts. This is a global concern. What are your views? Lies, Damned Lies and Modeling: Energy Efficiency’s Problem With Tracking Savings The efficiency industry grapples with the lack of transparency in monitoring and verification of … Continue reading The problems with tracking energy savings
The debate continues on how best to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Barbara Carss wrote a fascinating article on the Building Strategies + Sustainability website about a debate going on in Canada over the use of energy efficiency standards to address greenhouse gas emissions. She writes that one economist calls emission caps the most efficient greenhouse gas reduction tool. Why don’t you let us know what you … Continue reading The debate continues on how best to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Europe’s climate policies are having an impact on America’s forests
Everyone looks for a business opportunity, and when Europe started promoting biomass for power production, American wood suppliers were certainly glad to take advantage of the market opportunity. But, as Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post, there are implications that may be less than sustainable. How Europe’s climate policies have led to more … Continue reading Europe’s climate policies are having an impact on America’s forests
Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut
While there is a lot of interest in fuel cells globally, Joel Reinbold explains on the Hartford Business website about the recent developments in Connecticut to set up a fuel cell park. Equally importantly, it describes how important this industry to the entire northeast of the US. Fuel cell park raises value of renewable … Continue reading Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut
Moving in the right direction in addressing fuel poverty in England
The 2013 annual fuel poverty report for England was released last week. The report analyses data from English Housing Survey to measure the impact of fuel poverty in England. A combination of rising incomes and energy efficiency improvements in low income households has seen a decrease in the fuel poverty gap from £909 million in … Continue reading Moving in the right direction in addressing fuel poverty in England
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. May 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update In May, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Explaining new energy efficiency standards for commercial properties in England and Wales
Sarah Brimacombe of the law firm Clyde and Co LLP has written an excellent article on the Lexology website about the implications of the new minimum energy efficiency standards on commercial buildings. Is there anything comparable in other countries? New regulations on minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial properties: tenants beware! New minimum energy … Continue reading Explaining new energy efficiency standards for commercial properties in England and Wales
Energy-efficient technology is essential for our digital future
Tim Mohin, Director of Corporate Responsibility, at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) writes in the Huffington Press that digitally enabled devices are being utilized in a myriad of ways that can save energy and benefit society. Energy Efficiency in the Digital Age: A Win-Win Three billion personal computers in use today consume more than 1% … Continue reading Energy-efficient technology is essential for our digital future
Saudi Arabia making good strides forward in promoting energy efficiency
While we know of Saudi Arabia as one of the major oil producers globally, it is also taking energy efficiency seriously. The government efforts through “the Saudi Programme for Energy Efficiency”, seeks to put an end to the growing electric power consumption in the kingdom, through designed programmes and by updating the standard specifications for … Continue reading Saudi Arabia making good strides forward in promoting energy efficiency
