Recently Stanley Reed wrote in the New York Times about the recent developments in Britain’s effort to exploit its shale gas reserves. Britain is certainly moving forward in shale gas and expanding nuclear energy. There are certainly many who are not convinced this is the right way forward but the government certainly seems determined that … Continue reading Britain is moving forward on shale gas
Author: Rod Janssen
More on Denmark’s energy transition
Justin Gillis writes in the New York Times about Denmark’s efforts for 100% renewables. A Tricky Transition From Fossil Fuel Denmark, a tiny country on the northern fringe of Europe, is pursuing the world’s most ambitious policy against climate change. It aims to end the burning of fossil fuels in any form by 2050 … Continue reading More on Denmark’s energy transition
Impact of current oil prices on renewable energy developments
Lower fossil fuel prices have historically thrashed solar, wind and biomass markets. Garrett Hering writes in The Guardian about why so many clean energy companies are unconcerned about the current trend. What plummeting oil prices mean for renewable energy The price of west Texas crude oil last week traded below $80 per barrel on … Continue reading Impact of current oil prices on renewable energy developments
Neuroscience and climate change
Greg Harman writes an interesting article in The Guardian about why many people are not responding to the mounting evidence of the huge impacts of climate change. Your brain on climate change: why the threat produces apathy, not action Voter behavior has long held mysteries for both politicians and psychologists. Why do poor and … Continue reading Neuroscience and climate change
Promoting energy efficiency in buildings
Don Hopey writes in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette about the recent World Sustainable Building Conference in Barcelona. It is encouraging to see all the efforts to promote energy efficiency in buildings In Barcelona, a global call for energy-efficient buildings In this Mediterranean port city where Antoni Gaudi’s surreal architectural masterpieces have forever altered the skyline … Continue reading Promoting energy efficiency in buildings
Embedding solar panels
Researchers are finding new ways to introduce renewable energy. There is a popular cycle path near Amsterdam that has embedded solar panels. While the total electricity is relatively small, if this can be rolled out in a large scale, the potential production is impressive. There are also efforts in the US that show promise. Philip … Continue reading Embedding solar panels
Developments in batteries for electric cars
Pilita Clark wrote recently in the Financial Times about a new lithium battery that many feel will be a game changer. One can only hope. New battery aims to transform electric cars A new battery that promises to solve two of the biggest grumbles about electric cars – high prices and low driving ranges … Continue reading Developments in batteries for electric cars
The financial case for energy efficiency
The Green Building Press writes about a new report for the Energy Bill Revolution in the UK that assesses the financial benefits of a radical insulation programme. Report puts financial case for energy efficiency A new report published this week shows that a big boost in energy efficiency investment would save UK households £4.95 … Continue reading The financial case for energy efficiency
Energy policy review of Morocco
The IEA recently published its country review of the energy policies of Morocco. It is the first such review that the IEA has done for any African country. Morocco’s energy strategy is very much on target, with notable advances in wind and solar power and on fuel subsidy reform, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says … Continue reading Energy policy review of Morocco
New BPIE report on renovation strategies
The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has recently published a report on renovation strategies that are required by EU member states. Article 4 of the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive requires Member States, for the first time, to set out national strategies for the renovation of their building stocks. The report focuses on 10 member states … Continue reading New BPIE report on renovation strategies
