Energy is needed to make the world go round – now, more than ever, as we rely on so many electronic devices for every part of modern living. Unfortunately, energy is primarily produced by burning fossil fuels, a process that is extremely harmful to the environment. In recent years, efforts to move away from fossil … Continue reading Blog by Phoebe Owen: How is energy conservation measured?
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The crucial role of data in decarbonising our buildings
Lisa Cairns, from IRT Surveys, discusses how data and technology can help housing providers make smarter retrofit decisions in an article on the Housing Digital_ website. Decarbonisation: The value of using data and technology While the new Labour government’s commitment to improving energy efficiency in UK homes is warmly welcomed, retrofitting the existing property … Continue reading The crucial role of data in decarbonising our buildings
Provisional EEA data on CO2 emissions from new cars and vans in 2023 in Europe
Average CO2 emissions from all new cars registered in Europe in 2023 continued to decrease and were 1.4% lower than in 2022, according to new provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency. Similarly, average CO2 emissions from new vans continued to fall, and were 1.6% lower than in 2022. The reductions in … Continue reading Provisional EEA data on CO2 emissions from new cars and vans in 2023 in Europe
New EEA report on progress made in EU to reduce GHG emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by two percent last year across the European Union, compared to 2021 levels according to estimates in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) ‘Trends and Projections’ report published this week. However, despite gains made in emissions reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency, the report cautions that accelerated action is urgently needed … Continue reading New EEA report on progress made in EU to reduce GHG emissions
New report on European innovation published
The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research and innovation systems. It helps countries assess areas in which they need to concentrate their efforts in order to boost their innovation … Continue reading New report on European innovation published
The benefits of big data analytics in energy efficiency analysis
Big data analytics has emerged as a game changer for energy efficiency analysis, revolutionising the way businesses and governments approach energy management. A news item on the Energy Portal website discusses the importance of big data analytics. Big Data Analytics: A Game Changer for Energy Efficiency Analysis Big data analytics has emerged as a … Continue reading The benefits of big data analytics in energy efficiency analysis
So…can Sustainable Development be measured?
Patrick Faubert, Claude Villeneuve and David Tremblay, all from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) write on The Conversation website raise many questions about measuring sustainable development. For example, how do you measure what does not yet exist? How can we do this in an objective and systemic way? And how do we avoid … Continue reading So…can Sustainable Development be measured?
New EEA provisional data published on CO2 emissions for new cars and vans
Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars and vans in Europe dropped in 2022 for the third year in a row, according to provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Almost one out of four new cars registered in Europe in 2022 was electric. Average emissions from new cars … Continue reading New EEA provisional data published on CO2 emissions for new cars and vans
European State of the Climate report recently published
The 2022 release of the European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report, compiled by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) on behalf of the European Commission, was published recently. The ESOTC 2022 is the sixth in a series of annual ESOTC reports, typically released in … Continue reading European State of the Climate report recently published
New EEA official data on 2021 GHG gas emissions published
Official data, published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA), confirm that the economic recovery in 2021 increased the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions but their level remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the EU has reduced its emissions by 30% since 1990. Economic recovery pushed EU emissions up in 2021 but … Continue reading New EEA official data on 2021 GHG gas emissions published
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 