It is long overdue that size matters when it comes to improving energy efficiency. Arthur Neslen writes an important article on the European Commission’s planning to address mega-TVs. It reminds EiD of the effort made by the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) several years ago to address whether efficient is sufficient. Hopefully … Continue reading Ecodesign to focus on big screen TVs
Author: Rod Janssen
What if the climate change problem were instead treated as a moral issue
Ever since Obama reached a deal with China over reducing carbon emissions, the issue of climate change has strengthened in the US. David Ignatius, an opinion writer for the Washington Post, provides a thought-provoking column that you should enjoy. The moral issue of climate change The politics of selfishness was embraced enthusiastically last week … Continue reading What if the climate change problem were instead treated as a moral issue
Vehicle of the future?
We generally hear about electric cars and how they are gaining market share. We hear a lot less about hydrogen cars. Kenneth Chang provides a good article in the New York Times about developments in the US. EiD knows there are efforts under way in Europe. It would be good to hear about them. … Continue reading Vehicle of the future?
Comments on the IEA’s World Energy Outlook
This year’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) from the International Energy Agency provides a stark warning that the global energy system is in danger of falling short of the hopes and expectations placed upon it. It does add that advances in technology and efficiency give some reasons for optimism, but sustained political efforts will be essential … Continue reading Comments on the IEA’s World Energy Outlook
Understanding why China committed to renewable energy
Everyone praised the landmark agreement between the US and China on addressing GHG emissions. Kiley Kroh wrote on the Climateprogress website about China realising that business as usual could not be the way forward. China’s Gigantic New Commitment To Renewable Energy, Explained Late Tuesday night, the U.S. and China announced an historic agreement to … Continue reading Understanding why China committed to renewable energy
India shows its commitment to energy efficiency
Last week G20 members endorsed the G20 Energy Efficiency Action Plan. While being a voluntary initiative, it should raise the profile of energy efficiency globally. Urmi Goswami writes in the Economic Times that India has welcomed the initiative. This is important because it shows India’s commitment to both improved energy efficiency and addressing climate change. … Continue reading India shows its commitment to energy efficiency
From iPod to smart household appliances
Shane Hickey writes in The Guardian about a former Apple employee, who led the team that developed the iPod, and his interest in designing many of the latest ecological and technical devices found in new homes. Tony Fadell at California-based Nest has been smartening up once-dull household appliances to save households time and money. … Continue reading From iPod to smart household appliances
Energy efficiency seen as a priority for Class B office buildings in New York City
One seldom hears about Class B buildings but cities have many of them. C. J. Hughes writes a good article in the New York Times about the efforts underway to ensure that their energy performance is improved. This is a good initiative that hopefully will be replicated elsewhere. Manhattan’s Second-Tier Office Buildings Make Energy … Continue reading Energy efficiency seen as a priority for Class B office buildings in New York City
The deadly effects of fuel poverty in the UK
Simon Read writes a sobering article in The Independent that each winter, one older person dies every seven minutes from cold weather. Even with a fuel poverty strategy that includes a winter fuel allowance, we are still seeing an impact that is surely unacceptable. Fuel poverty crisis leave one in three pensioners in turmoil … Continue reading The deadly effects of fuel poverty in the UK
Energy-efficient technologies need good installation to ensure potential impact is achieved
Mark Bello writes a good article on the Phys.org website about the importance of proper installation. Unfortunately, the majority of air-conditioning equipment evaluated in the field in the US performed below rated energy-efficiency levels due to one or more installation faults. Energy efficiency of HVAC equipment suffers due to poor installation The push for … Continue reading Energy-efficient technologies need good installation to ensure potential impact is achieved
