Walt Patterson never stops challenging us to think through the essence of energy policy, where it should be and how we should get there. Walt recently wrote this excellent piece for the RenewEconomy website. It should give you much to think about. Since 1991 he has been a fellow of what is now the Energy, … Continue reading How governments can help transform our energy systems
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Nanotechnology should help us keep warm
Steven Gelis writes an interesting article in Canada’s National Post about a mitten made of a new nanowire-embedded cloth used in testing. Researchers say the breathable and durable cloth can save 1,000 kilowatt hours per person every year. We are all looking for this mitten to come to market. Wearable nanowire-embedded cloth lets you … Continue reading Nanotechnology should help us keep warm
Re-thinking energy efficiency in California
Cynthia Mitchell writes a good article on the Greentech website on why California needs a new approach to address improving energy efficiency. What are needed are better markets, not programmes and a strong rate design, not more rebates. Why California Needs to Think Differently About How It Supports Energy Efficiency The imperative to change … Continue reading Re-thinking energy efficiency in California
Professional ice hockey addressing climate change
There have been previous posts about how different sports are promoting sustainable energy. Late 2014, Douglas Main wrote in Newsweek magazine about the latest efforts by the National Hockey League. Every effort helps, no doubt. NHL Announces Plan to Go Carbon Neutral, Audit Energy Efficiency The National Hockey League wants to put a check … Continue reading Professional ice hockey addressing climate change
US finds innovative approach to address climate change
Everyone is aware how difficult it is to have a progressive federal approach to addressing climate change in the US. It may prove even more difficult with the new Congress. But Coral Davenport describes in the New York Times how the Environmental Protection Agency is ready to impose its will on lagging states. For … Continue reading US finds innovative approach to address climate change
Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition
Deutsche Welle provides a good article on the role that renewable energy is playing to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions. As you see in the accompanying graph, while fossil fuels still plays the major role in the energy mix, its share is rapidly being reduced. Renewables help cut German CO2 emissions For the first time … Continue reading Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition
Latest update of sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. December 2014 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of December, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), African Development Bank (AfDB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Inter-American … Continue reading Latest update of sustainable energy finance
How should the EU’s climate goals be enforced?
Arthur Neslen writes a good article in The Guardian about Britain lobbying to reduce EU powers to act on countries’ failure to meet agreed emissions cuts of 40% by 2030. This is not the first time there has been a debate about who should be responsible for enforcement. Do you have views? UK accused … Continue reading How should the EU’s climate goals be enforced?
New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies
The Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway has recently published a report on how Poland is implementing its climate and energy policies. Implementing EU Climate and Energy Policies in Poland: From Europeanization to Polonization? FNI Report No. 8, December 2014. This report examines Poland’s implementation of the EU climate and energy policy package to attain … Continue reading New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies
How one bank views future investments in renewable energy
Katharine Earley writes on the Renewable Energy Focus website on the Triodos Bank’s views about investment trends, including crowd-funding, community-owned energy and businesses opting for on-site energy generation. UK watch: Tracking renewable energy investment trends With renewable energy set to be one of the key winners to emerge from the EU’s new three-year, £250bn … Continue reading How one bank views future investments in renewable energy
