Estimating potential additional energy savings from upcoming revisions to existing regulations under the ecodesign and energy labelling directives, by CLASP and eceee In the new discussion paper, CLASP has identified an additional 40-70 TWh per annum by 2030 from eleven existing ecodesign and energy labelling regulations covering seven product groups. All eleven regulations are scheduled … Continue reading Two important new reports
Author: Rod Janssen
What is going on in energy efficiency in the UK?
For the past couple of weeks, EiD has had posts on the VAT spat that the British government is having with the European Commission. Already this year, there have been raised concerns about the flagship financing programme, the Green Deal. Now we have another major issue that appears to be going to the courts to … Continue reading What is going on in energy efficiency in the UK?
India’s latest energy efficiency efforts turn to the market
Ashwini Swain writes in Business Standard about new initiatives in India to unlock energy efficiency opportunities. This is a good article for those who want to learn more about what is going on in India. Taking energy efficiency to the market India's current initiatives to unlock energy efficiency opportunities rely heavily on market players for … Continue reading India’s latest energy efficiency efforts turn to the market
Quote of the week
Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver recently said in Chicago: “The oil sands are a greener alternative than some other sources from around the world . . . Many opponents are spreading false information about the oil sands, especially its impact on the environment . . . “Canada is a global environmental leader … and … Continue reading Quote of the week
Louisiana stops energy efficiency initiatives
William Pentland writes for Forbes about the latest decision by Louisiana’s Public Service Commission to reject a state-wide energy efficiency programme that would have required energy utilities to offer energy efficiency measures to customers. Big Win for Energy Luddites in Louisiana In February, Louisiana’s Public Service Commission (PSC), the agency responsible for regulating the … Continue reading Louisiana stops energy efficiency initiatives
New fund for Ireland
United Press International writes about a new energy efficiency fund in Ireland that is to be the cornerstone of its new action plan. The fund is to support projects in the public and commercial sectors. Ireland launches energy efficiency fund Ireland has earmarked $45 million in seed capital for a new energy efficiency fund meant … Continue reading New fund for Ireland
Report shows importance of energy efficiency
Stephen Lacey writes in greentechefficiency about the important role that energy efficiency plays as an economic driver. Report: Efficiency Is a More Important Economic Driver Than Energy Supply A new analysis concludes that economic productivity is more closely tied to energy efficiency than energy production. The debate around energy in the U.S. is focused … Continue reading Report shows importance of energy efficiency
Concern about climate change is waning
Sam Masters writes in The Independent about a new survey undertaken in 22 countries by GlobeScan that reveals that the public is turning away from climate change concerns. Interestingly, water pollution is considered the most pressing environmental issue. World cools on global warming as green fatigue sets in Worldwide concerns about climate change have … Continue reading Concern about climate change is waning
Hot off the press
There are several new publications that should be of interest to EiD readers The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has published a Guide to Developing Strategies for Building Energy Renovation. This template was prepared to help EU member states develop the first version of their renovation strategies that are due by April 30th 2014. It … Continue reading Hot off the press
The risks of relying on energy innovation
Bryan Walsh has an excellent article in this week’s Time Magazine about the role energy innovation is playing in America. There are important lessons for all EiD readers. Why Innovation Alone Isn’t Enough to Win the Climate Fight Politics can be frustrating. Actually, it’s more like politics ARE frustrating, especially in America and especially … Continue reading The risks of relying on energy innovation
