Michael Levitin writes a good article in the Guardian explaining that publicly-run renewable energy programmes are flourishing across the US, as states from California to Massachusetts and Ohio embrace the switch from fossil-fuel based power. Community energy model is speeding US move to renewables Sewage and solar power may be odd bedfellows in the … Continue reading Communities play an increasingly important role in the energy transition
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Sad day for implementing energy efficiency in the UK
Mark Thrower has written an excellent editorial in this month’s issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry. While the UK is in the early days following a general election, Mark’s editorial shows the “influence” of civil servants in changing the approach being taken within the ministry to comprehensive promote energy efficiency. We can only hope … Continue reading Sad day for implementing energy efficiency in the UK
This week’s briefs
There are a couple of brief news items that should be of interest to EiD readers. • eceee summer study In 2013, the International Energy Agency (IEA) dubbed energy efficiency the world’s First Fuel. Global energy saving investments – and their effects on energy demand – are now equal to the net contribution of … Continue reading This week’s briefs
Norway revising incentives for electric cars
The Daily Telegraph reports on latest developments in Norway over electric vehicle incentives. Norway’s eco sweeteners turn sour Norway plans to cut some of the incentives offered to drivers of electric cars – which now account for almost a quarter of the country’s new vehicle registrations – because the government is missing out on too … Continue reading Norway revising incentives for electric cars
Pilot project to sell saved energy
Lisa Weinzimer writes an important article on the GreenBiz website about a pilot project to monetise energy savings. While selling to the grid has been a great advantage for renewable energy technologies, there have been few efforts related to energy efficiency. For reference, the building referred to in the article, the Bullitt Center, was featured … Continue reading Pilot project to sell saved energy
Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the 2015 edition of the IEA’s new report. IEA Flagship Report Calls for Clean Energy Innovation The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives stresses that concerted action on innovation in clean energy is the only way for the world to meet … Continue reading Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
How do you wash dishes?
There are always debates on what is the most energy saving way to wash dishes – washing by hand or by a dishwasher. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about a report in the latest Consumer Report suggesting that the dishwasher is the way to go. Do you agree? Why you shouldn’t wash … Continue reading How do you wash dishes?
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the April update on global developments in climate finance. April 2015 Climate Finance Update During April 2015, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), the Adaptation Fund, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Impact of the falling number of patents for renewable energy products
Julia Kollewe writes in The Guardian that the falling number of patents for renewable energy products globally risks governments missing carbon reduction targets. Global hopes for renewable energy fading, patents data show The number of patents for renewable energy products filed worldwide has fallen by 42% over the last three years, which could suggest … Continue reading Impact of the falling number of patents for renewable energy products
Saving energy raises many complications in New York City
Matt Flegenheimer writes a good article in the New York Times about what the impact of limiting internal and external lights in the city in order to save energy will have. Do you have any thoughts on this? New York Plan to Save Energy May Mean a Dimmer Skyline The Manhattan skyline — glimmering, … Continue reading Saving energy raises many complications in New York City
