The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently announced a public consultation on its approach to supporting climate action. The consultation will run from 12th January 2015 to 16th March 2015. The consultation seeks to solicit views and input from a wide array of stakeholders on issues such as the Bank’s climate due diligence, assessment tools, … Continue reading Public consultation by the EIB on supporting climate action
Author: Rod Janssen
New report on status of renewable and energy efficiency support schemes in Europe in 2012 and 2013
The Council of the European Energy Regulators (CEER) has published its Status Review on Renewable and Energy Efficiency Support Schemes in Europe; an update to the 2011 and 2013 editions. The purpose of CEER Status Review publications is to collect comparable data on RES support in Europe in order to provide policy-makers, regulators and industry … Continue reading New report on status of renewable and energy efficiency support schemes in Europe in 2012 and 2013
Explaining the economic benefits of increased energy efficiency
EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com has David Goldstein of the National Resources Defense Fund in the US explain the benefits of increased energy efficiency. This is good for all of us to reflect upon. Invisible Energy: Energy Efficiency is Helping the Economy NRDC’s David Goldstein explains why invisible energy, or energy efficiency, deserves some of the credit for … Continue reading Explaining the economic benefits of increased energy efficiency
How one Danish island gives hope to a greener America
Diane Cardwell writes an interesting article about how the island of Samso in Denmark is showing Americans what is possible in terms of developing a sustainable energy future. Maybe it could inspire others as well. Green-Energy Inspiration Off the Coast of Denmark Before dawn one morning in October, a handful of Americans gathered at … Continue reading How one Danish island gives hope to a greener America
New report shows that increased wind power strengthens Britain’s energy system
There is a debate raging about the full benefits of “intermittent” renewable energy sources such as wind power. Mark Kinver writes on the BBC news website that a recent study shows that wind actually adds to Britain’s resiliency. Wind power 'adds resilience to UK energy market' Installing more wind turbines will make the UK's … Continue reading New report shows that increased wind power strengthens Britain’s energy system
Trials underway for battery-powered train
Will Nichols writes about a new trial underway in Britain for the first battery-powered train to run on Britain’s rail network in more than half a century. This could be an important development for a country where most of the trains current have diesel engines. Low carbon battery-powered train carries first passengers A new … Continue reading Trials underway for battery-powered train
Mining industry looks seriously at renewable energy
John Roach writes an important article on the NBCNews website about how mining companies globally are realising the important benefits of using renewable energy in their operations. Who Digs Solar and Wind Power? That's Right: Miners Mines from the Americas to Africa and Australia are slowly becoming unlikely hotspots for the production and use … Continue reading Mining industry looks seriously at renewable energy
Some utility customers in California are paying for electricity they do not use
William Pentland writes on the Forbes website about the penalty affecting combined heat and power. Reverse Net-Metering? California Penalizes Certain Types Of Energy Efficiency Can you imagine paying your local utility for electricity you did not consume? This seems absurd. We don’t pay taxes for income we never earn. In most places and most … Continue reading Some utility customers in California are paying for electricity they do not use
New study on cities shows way forward to make urbanisation more efficient
Mark Kinver writes on the BBC website about a recent study on the role cities can play in addressing climate change. Low-energy urbanisation 'can help climate goals' A study of 274 cities has helped shed light on energy consumption in urban areas and what can be done to make future urbanisation more efficient. Globally, … Continue reading New study on cities shows way forward to make urbanisation more efficient
Environmental protests affecting fracking in Poland
There are many countries and regions that are opposing to fracking. Many in Poland were hoping that shale gas would be a panacea to its energy policy concerns but as Arthur Neslen writes in The Guardian, environmentalists appear to have the upper hand. Poland's shale gas revolution evaporates in face of environmental protests “Whenever … Continue reading Environmental protests affecting fracking in Poland
