Author: Rod Janssen

More on the rebound effect

On October 4th, abstracts are due at the eceee for its June 2013 summer study. Recently, EiD has seen several studies concerning consumer behaviour and much of it related to the rebound effect.  This blog by William M. Brown, Professor of Public Administration and Urban Studies at Cleveland State University, should give aspiring authors some … Continue reading More on the rebound effect →

The Eiffel Tower sets important example for using renewables in Paris

With the public sector expected to play an exemplary role to convince the public of the importance of sustainable energy policies, no greater symbol could there be in Paris than using the Eiffel Tower.  This article by Guillaume Duhamel of Zegreenweb.com provides a refreshing example of an innovative sustainable energy project.   Renewable energy takes … Continue reading The Eiffel Tower sets important example for using renewables in Paris →

Addressing fuel poverty in Scotland

Scotland’s Daily Record news describes efforts underway by the Scottish Government to more effectively address fuel poverty.  The article quotes Brenda Boardman, who has championed the cause of tackling fuel poverty. Calls for fuel poverty to be stamped out by improving energy efficiency THE Scottish Government has pledged to ensure that by November 2016, "so … Continue reading Addressing fuel poverty in Scotland →

Promoting energy efficiency in Chicago

Midwest Energy News provides an excellent review by Kari Lydersen of what is going on in Chicago to promote energy efficiency.  Importantly, the city is setting up an Infrastructure Trust and it will be important for all to follow how this evolves.  The role of cities is becoming more and more important in energy efficiency … Continue reading Promoting energy efficiency in Chicago →

More on behavioural aspects of energy efficiency

William Pentland writes on the Forbes website about human behaviour.  It is important to note his conclusion that most people make rational economic choices if they have the wherewithal to do so. Human Behavior: The Hot Spot in Energy Efficiency The average “uninformed” consumer will reduce the amount of energy they use at home by … Continue reading More on behavioural aspects of energy efficiency →

More on the energy efficiency rebound effect

EiD readers are familiar with the energy efficiency rebound effect that has been a controversial topic of discussion for years. Carol L. Stimmel of Pike Research provided a good review of the effect for the website gigaom.com. No doubt there will be more on this topic soon.   The energy efficiency rebound:  major fire or … Continue reading More on the energy efficiency rebound effect →

France’s EDF makes renewables move in US

Recharge News provides information on France’s main electricity company, EDF’s venture in the US renewable energy market. It certainly appears to haves long-term intentions and this has to be a positive note for renewable energy.   Newly-named EDF Renewable Energy 'in for the long-term' in US After 10 years as a unit of EDF Energy … Continue reading France’s EDF makes renewables move in US →

Changing behaviour in the work place

The Environmental Leader website provides an excellent description of the use of an energy saving tool to change employee behaviour in one of Britain’s major financial institutions.  This could prove to be a valuable example to other companies.   Nationwide to Use Carbon Trust’s Energy Saving Tool with 15,000 Staff Nationwide, the UK financial institution … Continue reading Changing behaviour in the work place →

Gearing up for the autumn

As our summer holidays come to an end and we are starting to focus on sustainable energy issues, some useful sites and news may provide some inspiration. EiD has been attracted to a site created by the Joint Research Centre’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability on Life Cycle Analysis.  It is intriguingly called Life … Continue reading Gearing up for the autumn →