In an article on The Conversation website, Akshaya Jha, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, argues that the claimed savings from repealing US power-plant emissions rules omit potentially substantial health and climate costs. EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health … Continue reading Cheaper electricity — but at what cost?
Category: clean energy
New analysis from IISD: clean energy investments are saving countries billions during energy crises
The energy crises of recent years have reinforced an important lesson: energy security is not simply about finding alternative suppliers of fossil fuels. A new analysis from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), entitled Spending Public Money Smarter for Energy Security, argues that public financial support for renewable energy and clean electrification can provide … Continue reading New analysis from IISD: clean energy investments are saving countries billions during energy crises
UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres this week launched the Global Grids Accelerator, a new initiative to help accelerate investment in electricity infrastructure across Africa and South-East Asia and help turn government and regional priorities into investable, operational projects. Announced ahead of the UN Climate Summit 2026, the Accelerator will focus on grid priorities identified by governments, … Continue reading UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia
Europe’s renewable energy transition needs more than solar
In an article on the Euronews website, Liam Gilliver writes that renewables are supplying more than half of EU electricity, yet gas remains stubbornly important. The weakness of hydro and wind during certain periods shows why simply adding renewable capacity is not enough; Europe also needs diversity, storage and flexibility. Is the EU's electricity … Continue reading Europe’s renewable energy transition needs more than solar
Quebec’s patient capital bet on the energy transition
In an article on the National Observer website, Darius Snieckus writes about one Quebec pension fund investing in clean energy. It is the particular Quebec model: long-term “patient capital,” a dual mandate combining returns with provincial economic development, and an increasing emphasis on investing in real-world decarbonisation rather than simply divesting high-carbon assets. Quebec … Continue reading Quebec’s patient capital bet on the energy transition
Canada faces 5°C of warming by the end of the century – unless the world changes course
In an article on The Conversation website, H. Damon Matthews, Professor and Climate Scientist, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, Concordia University, explains that while Canada is warming rapidly, crossing 1.5°C does not mean climate action has failed or become pointless. Every additional fraction of a degree matters, and adaptation cannot substitute for emissions reductions. … Continue reading Canada faces 5°C of warming by the end of the century – unless the world changes course
Germany’s answer to energy insecurity: phase out fossil fuels
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Rana Taha explains that Germany has said it plans to phase out the use of coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy focused on electrification. The Iran war and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz turn what might otherwise sound like a purely climate-policy … Continue reading Germany’s answer to energy insecurity: phase out fossil fuels
Blog by Grace Waters – Texas, Europe, India: what a summer of brownouts tells us about the grid we’re building
In 2026, many nations experienced the most extreme temperature fluctuations they had ever experienced during the summer months. It has led to an unsustainable number of brownouts, or major voltage reductions. When demand gets high, power systems malfunction or are intentionally shut down for emergencies. Grid tensions are growing higher, as citizens and governments await … Continue reading Blog by Grace Waters – Texas, Europe, India: what a summer of brownouts tells us about the grid we’re building
Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
For once there was some truly encouraging news this week. Matthew Pearce writes in the Guardian about a new study that shows that a global shift towards clean electricity could trigger a ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans. “The analysis focuses on “positive tipping points” – thresholds beyond which … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges, with women and young people underrepresented. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
