Understanding how business both uses energy and can save energy

Phys.org describes a new research project in the UK that works with retailers to help them find more efficient ways of managing their energy consumption. Research brings to light businesses' energy use According to Oxford University researchers, many retailers, including those with smart meters, are not actively 'managing' how much energy they use and … Continue reading Understanding how business both uses energy and can save energy →

New market analysis on energy efficient buildings in Europe

The azocleantech website reviews a new report by Navigant Research on the state of play in improving energy efficiency of buildings in Europe and in assessing the cumulative spending to improve their performance. New Forecast Report on Cumulative Spending on Energy Efficient Buildings in Europe Buildings account for 40 percent of Europe’s final energy … Continue reading New market analysis on energy efficient buildings in Europe →

Expected impact of climate change on Asian economic growth

Victor Mallet writes in the Financial Times about a recent Asian Development Bank study that calculates the effect on GDP in six Asian countries if they maintain a “business as usual” scenario for global carbon emissions. Climate change to slash south Asian GDP, ADB warns South Asian economies will be badly squeezed by climate … Continue reading Expected impact of climate change on Asian economic growth →

Latest briefing from E3G – Energy efficiency as Europe’s first response to energy security

Energy efficiency is now higher on the political agenda, with seven countries writing to the European Commission to request binding energy efficiency targets be put on the table. Importantly this includes three of the four crisis-hit Member States – Ireland, Greece and Portugal. These are countries that have clearly understood that it is better for … Continue reading Latest briefing from E3G – Energy efficiency as Europe’s first response to energy security →

New critique of “green” energy subsidies in the UK

Terry Macalister writes in The Guardian about the analysis of one consumer group in the UK that challenges the cost-effectiveness of energy subsidies. The organisation warns planned green energy subsidies may not be value for money, as more cost effective options may be overlooked Consumer group Which? questions virtue of green energy subsidies A … Continue reading New critique of “green” energy subsidies in the UK →

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 →

Was the recent IPCC report watered down?

Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times writes that nearly 75 % of a section on the impact of international climate negotiations was deleted at a meeting in Berlin that finalised the report. Most of us never see the behind the scenes deliberations that happen before such reports are published. Climate change report was … Continue reading Was the recent IPCC report watered down? →

In-depth IEA review of Austria’s energy policies and programmes

The International Energy Agency recently published its most updated review of Austrian energy policies. This covers everything from energy supply through to energy demand and includes R&D and links with climate change. The press release is available here. The following provides a quick snapshot of the sustainable energy aspects together with the key recommendations to … Continue reading In-depth IEA review of Austria’s energy policies and programmes →

Assessing the cost of energy efficiency programmes

CleanTechnica provides an important article on a recent study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on energy efficiency costs. This is reputed to be the most comprehensive study to date and it is definitely needed both in America and beyond. US Energy Efficiency Programs Cost 2 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour Saved America’s most comprehensive study of energy … Continue reading Assessing the cost of energy efficiency programmes →