It is important for consumers and the general public to know and understand the energy performance of buildings. For public buildings, the idea was to have Display Energy Certificates (DECs) that would allow the public know the performance of buildings that were deemed part of the public space. The UK, together with many EU member … Continue reading Why have Display Energy Certificates started to disappear from public view in the UK?
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Energy in Demand News, June 15-16, 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) held its 10th annual Global Energy Efficiency Conference in Brussels this past week. The invitation-only two-day conference was co-chaired by the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, and was organised with the support of the Energy Efficiency Movement. There were many excellent panels and 700 attendees … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 15-16, 2025
New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count
To double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements — from approximately 2% to over 4% annually — by 2030. Yet, no shared methodology was established to measure progress toward this goal. This paper gives policymakers the tools to align on definitions, track genuine progress, and uphold the commitments made on the global … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count
Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water”
Tom Wicker writes on the International Bar Association website about some of the legal issues related to AI and data centres. What are your views? Climate crisis: AI data centres to drive significant increase in energy demand and emissions In April, the International Energy Agency published a report on the ever-growing links between energy … Continue reading Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water”
How to minimise environmental impact when scrapping e-bikes
Yvonne Ryan, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, University of Limerick writes on The Conversation website on the need to focus on making e-bikes last longer and use less resources. E-bikes are becoming e-waste – here’s how to reduce the environmental cost Electric e-bikes make cycling easier, faster and more accessible. They are already playing … Continue reading How to minimise environmental impact when scrapping e-bikes
Finding out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades to their homes
In an article on The Conversation website, Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney; Ed Langham, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney; and Nimish Biloria, Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney discuss what the main barriers holding back Australians from renovating their homes. … Continue reading Finding out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades to their homes
Blog by Ellie Gabel: The Feedback Loop: How Increased Air Conditioning Use Is Accelerating Climate Change
Air conditioning units are deceptive contributors to the climate crisis. Temperatures are changing worldwide, altering household behaviors. Many have increased the amount they use these devices multifold as thermostat numbers creep to extremes. How and why is this happening, and what can you do? Increased Electricity Demand and Generation Air conditioning is responsible for 3% … Continue reading Blog by Ellie Gabel: The Feedback Loop: How Increased Air Conditioning Use Is Accelerating Climate Change
Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025
Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says. Clean energy technologies will attract twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification – is on … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025
Spotlight on EU funded project: three new platforms launched to help homeowners
This week, an EU-funded project, HORIS, launched three digital platforms – also called one-stop-shops, empowering homeowners to make energy-saving decisions during home renovation. The launch comes after 18 months of collaborative work by an international consortium of 10 organisations from 4 countries (Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain) which have partnered to develop these platforms to … Continue reading Spotlight on EU funded project: three new platforms launched to help homeowners
New provisional data from EEA shows CO2 emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024
After a steady and significant reduction from 2020 to 2023, average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024, according to new provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans slightly increased in 2024 Average CO2 emissions … Continue reading New provisional data from EEA shows CO2 emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024
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