France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy

A ministerial debate on the future of Europe’s energy system saw calls to build up cross-border power grids and end dependence on Russian fossil fuels, while France said it was time bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy. Robert Hodgson discusses the debate on the potential role of nuclear energy. France … Continue reading France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy →

Our energy transition: “Balcony power is another piece in the puzzle”

Stephen Burgen writes on the Guardian website about balcony solar power. Balcony solar panels can save 30% on a typical household’s electricity bill and, with vertical surface area in cities larger than roof space, the appeal is clear. Are you next? ‘If 1.5m Germans have them there must be something in it’: how balcony … Continue reading Our energy transition: “Balcony power is another piece in the puzzle” →

Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024

It has been quite a first week at COP29. Azerbaijani president, Ilham Aliyev, defended Azerbaijan’s current exports of gas and plans to expand production told world leaders gathered in his country for COP29 that natural gas was a “gift from God” and he shouldn’t be blamed for bringing it to market. Kicking off the leaders’ … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024 →

New EEA briefing on placement of offshore wind turbines with consideration of impacts on marine ecosystems

Increased use of wind turbines in coastal zones to provide Europe with renewable energy is a crucial element in decarbonising Europe’s economy and in meeting its climate and energy targets. The placement of these turbines should also carefully consider potential impacts on marine ecosystems, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. … Continue reading New EEA briefing on placement of offshore wind turbines with consideration of impacts on marine ecosystems →

Initial views on new Trump administration’s impact on climate policies

In an article on The Conversation website, Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar in Financing the Energy Transition, Columbia University discusses the impact on climate policy of the incoming Trump administration. What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change As the U.S. prepares for another Trump administration, … Continue reading Initial views on new Trump administration’s impact on climate policies →

High school students in US gain big win in pushing for fossil fuel divestment in private high schools

Aliya Uteuova and Dharna Noor write on the Guardian website about how a high school in California has decided not to invest in coal, oil or gas, instead pledging to put money into clean energy. It’s the latest win in a new fossil fuel divestment campus campaign launched by high schoolers across 11 countries that … Continue reading High school students in US gain big win in pushing for fossil fuel divestment in private high schools →

Germany’s coal consumption continued its downward trend in 2024

Julian Wettengel writes on the Reneweconomy website about the continuing trend in Germany to reduce its dependency on coal. German coal use plunges nearly 40 per cent in 2024, despite nuclear exit Germany’s coal consumption continued its downward trend in 2024, helping to reduce the country’s climate-damaging CO2 emissions, said energy market research group … Continue reading Germany’s coal consumption continued its downward trend in 2024 →

Energy in Demand News, October 21, 2024

The energy transition could proceed more quickly than large US oil producers were hoping, with growing pressure to decommission assets sooner than they expected, a Financial Times newsletter (behind a paywall) reported this week. “In any scenario, they’ll eventually need to pay big clean-up costs around the retirement of each individual fossil fuel site. In … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 21, 2024 →

Clean energy technologies save households serious money, but the barrier to entry increased in 2024

With the cost of living top of mind for Canadians, a new Clean Energy Canada report finds that making a few clean energy changes to your household can save hundreds of dollars a month for families. The report is discussed in a news item on the Energy Mix website. EVs, Energy Efficiency Save Canadians … Continue reading Clean energy technologies save households serious money, but the barrier to entry increased in 2024 →

Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce

The zero carbon energy transition will create jobs and an article on The Conversation website by Jay Rutovitz, Chris Briggs and Elianor Gerrard of the University of Technology Sydney discuss the needs in Australia if they are to meet 2030 renewable targets in Australia. What does it mean for your country? Our electricity workforce … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition and need for more electricity workforce →