European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe

March 19th, the European Commission announced a new Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and safeguard the industry's future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as automotive, clean tech, and defence. A strong steel and metals industry in Europe is crucial … Continue reading European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe →

Energy in Demand News, March 16-17, 2025

We are in the midst of the zero-carbon energy transition but it will be a rocky road that, realistically, we could see coming. How much commitment has there really been and how quickly can the resolve dissolve. Witness some troubling quotes just from this week: As reported by Reuters, the CEO of state oil giant … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 16-17, 2025 →

The world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be operating in Canada within three years

In an article on the National Observer website, Darius Snieckus discusses the plans for the world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant with the facility fitted with a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) system. Alberta set to build world's first full-sized zero carbon cement plant The world's first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be … Continue reading The world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be operating in Canada within three years →

Why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero?

Recent reports have concluded that the transition to cleaner energy is generating jobs and contributing to economic growth. So, why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero, asks Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in the March issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. Calculating net zero’s boost … Continue reading Why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero? →

Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025

Brazil will host COP 30 of the UNFCCC, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Quoted in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister, said: “It is clear that the withdrawal of the Paris agreement of the world’s second-largest emitter, the world’s … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025 →

The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”

The Bellona Environmental Foundation recently provided its views on the EC’s recently announced energy package. Headquartered in Norway, Bellona has evolved into a recognised technology- and solution-oriented organisation with offices in Oslo, Brussels, Berlin, and Vilnius. The EU’s Affordable Energy Action Plan – watt is it all about? On February 26th, the European Commission … Continue reading The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction” →

Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025

Last week EiD referred to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting this week in China and the concerns about fallout from a reported US exit. The meetings have started and US experts are not there. This weekend the Financial Times (behind a paywall) quotes several experts. “Decimating the nation’s core scientific enterprise, even … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025 →

Britain takes important step forward to retrofit its building stock

The LHC Procurement Group, established by London Boroughs in 1966, provides knowledge and experience, technical expertise, commitment to better homes and buildings and fast and efficient procurement which delivers financial gains. It brings buyers and suppliers together to build, refurbish and maintain social housing and public property more efficiently and cost effectively, and to benefit … Continue reading Britain takes important step forward to retrofit its building stock →

EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration

The European Commission unveiled package in Kyiv to secure energy system and enable full integration with Europe. The package is described in a news item on the Renews website. Will the Commission have a similar package to promote energy efficiency? EU support to boost Ukraine renewables expansion In Kyiv this week, the European Commission … Continue reading EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration →

Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025

It is welcome news that, as of last week, the Baltic States joined the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. According to a Commission press release, “The success of … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025 →