It is amazing that there is now consideration being given to allow those affected by shale gas development to have a say whether it should take place in their “backyard.” Jim Pickard writes a good article in the Financial Times about a recent survey. Majority opposes fracking without residents’ approval Plans to allow fracking companies … Continue reading Democracy in action?
Author: Rod Janssen
Once we thought energy was going to be too cheap to meter. Now . . .
Just this week, I was having a chat with a friend and he mentioned that we are so lucky about how interesting energy policy is these days. There certainly isn’t a dull moment. One thing we agreed about was how energy policy has to be much more comprehensive and systematic, taking a strategic view of … Continue reading Once we thought energy was going to be too cheap to meter. Now . . .
Sustainable Energy for All
Globally, there is a new effort to seriously address universal energy access, improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy. Many organisations and companies are participating. In Europe, the European Commission recently began a couple of important long-term projects in Africa under the SE4ALL banner. Krysta Villeda has written an excellent blog for … Continue reading Sustainable Energy for All
Is this the right message for Egypt?
EiD is always happy to get articles on the rebound effect as it relates to increased energy efficiency. But it is complex and has to be treated by policymakers and analysts carefully. This is an article by Hisham Farouk Mostafa in Daily News Egypt, which is Egypt’s only daily independent newspaper in English. I defer … Continue reading Is this the right message for Egypt?
Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry
Last week EiD had a post comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Well, there is now another from Hydrogen Fuel News. It seems obvious that if renewables increase, this will have an impact on the fossil fuel industry. The article refers to an important study that you may find of interest. Renewable energy may … Continue reading Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry
Vegetarians and climate change
Now it is important to provide the other side of the food debate. My vegetarian friends are regularly extolling the benefits of their diets. This is a good article by L. V. Anderson in Canada’s National Post about the wider issues and what possibly could be the most reasonable way forward. Could vegetarianism save … Continue reading Vegetarians and climate change
New developments in measuring the energy efficiency of the beef industry
Rachael Van Horn writes in the Woodward News (from Woodward, Oklahoma) about a new device that can help beef producers optimise their operations. Interestingly, there are only 50 of these devices worldwide. Given the size of the global beef industry, these technology breakthroughs are welcome. Device will measure energy efficiency An apparatus meant to … Continue reading New developments in measuring the energy efficiency of the beef industry
Good air quality is fundamental
Just this week, the World Health Organisation reported that nine cities in the UK breached safe air pollution levels. We have also reported on the dire situation in China’s cities. Recently, Suzanne Goldenberg reported in the Guardian that almost half of Americans are having to deal with unsafe levels. It is worth reading Ms Goldenberg’s … Continue reading Good air quality is fundamental
Economic modelling is so needed and yet . . .
Jenny Banks from WWF UK writes an excellent article in the Guardian about economic models and how they fail to accurately value our health or our environment and how that affects our climate change policies. It is certainly worth reading and thinking about. Now, how to solve it . . . Why Treasury model … Continue reading Economic modelling is so needed and yet . . .
In-depth IEA Review of the Netherland’s energy policies and programmes
The IEA recently published its most updated review of The Netherlands’ energy policies. The IEA’s announcement is available here. While EiD feels it is a good review, there is a heavy emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency certainly seems to be underplayed. it would be good to hear from friends of EiD if this … Continue reading In-depth IEA Review of the Netherland’s energy policies and programmes
