Author: Rod Janssen

New report on fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries

An important new report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in the UK reviews the organisations and governments involved in supporting other countries to reform their fossil fuel subsidies and the approaches being undertaken. Entitled Fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries: A review of support to reform processes, the report builds a comprehensive understanding of … Continue reading New report on fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries →

Denmark in forefront of solar heating

Denmark is known for both its support of renewable energy and for its widespread district heating systems. The Solar District Heating website writes about the world’s largest solar heating plant to be built in Denmark, merging both its commitment to renewables and community heating.   The world's largest solar heating plant to be established in … Continue reading Denmark in forefront of solar heating →

How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs

Zachary Shahan, director of CleanTechnical.com, writes a good article in Custommade.com about the impact on small businesses from renewable energy development.   Renewable Energy Produces A New Crop of Small Business Benefits When we think of renewable energy, “environment,” “green,” and “clean” may be some of the first things that come to mind. But while … Continue reading How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs →

Support to renovate Ukraine’s buildings

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been developing energy efficiency financing facilities in many of its countries of operation. Now Interfax Natural Gas Daily writes that the EBRD is considering a similar arrangement for Ukraine.   EBRD working on Ukrainian energy efficiency funding package The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) … Continue reading Support to renovate Ukraine’s buildings →

What happens when people don’t agree . . .

Ketan Joshi writes a very enlightening article that the Australian Prime Minister doesn’t always follow his own advice. The federal government can’t convince the electorate of the ills of renewables. Perhaps they should listen instead (following the PM’s own advice), and leave the renewable energy target alone. Maybe there are lessons for Europe as we … Continue reading What happens when people don’t agree . . . →

The role of taxes in promoting sustainability

The International Institute for Sustainable Development wrote about a new report from the International Monetary Fund on the role of taxes to provide the right price signals to promote sustainability.   IMF Stresses Role of Taxes for Sustainable Energy Pricing The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a book for policy makers on how to … Continue reading The role of taxes in promoting sustainability →

Does this mean the end for renewable energy community projects in Britain?

There is never a dull moment in UK energy policy. Now, as explained by Adam Vaughan in the Guardian, the government regulator is accused of undermining official policy by refusing new applications for community projects.   Green energy co-ops blocked by government regulator The future of community-owned green energy projects that ministers say are crucial … Continue reading Does this mean the end for renewable energy community projects in Britain? →

Great to see this attitude to energy efficiency in Bangladesh

With all the problems that Bangladesh has concerning the impact of climate change, it is good to see how they are starting to view the role of energy efficiency, as explained in this post from Bangladesh’s Financial Express.   Energy efficiency can help save one-third of daily power output Energy efficiency and conservation can save … Continue reading Great to see this attitude to energy efficiency in Bangladesh →