The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s new map shows more than 1,800 electric boilers, industrial heat pumps, and thermal batteries at U.S. industrial sites, along with regional factors that shape adoption. Lessons from decades of electric boiler use can help speed deployment of the newer, highly efficient technologies. The post was written by Fikayo … Continue reading Electrifying industrial heat: lessons from decades of experience
Category: electrification
The power of electrification: cutting costs, emissions and fossil fuel dependence
Sarah Steffen writes on the Deutsche Welle website to emphasise that electrification is not simply a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also a powerful means of improving energy efficiency, reducing energy costs and strengthening energy security. From EVs and electric buses on the road, heat pumps warming homes and solar panels powering … Continue reading The power of electrification: cutting costs, emissions and fossil fuel dependence
Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency and accelerating electrification: is the world on track?
Climate Analytics has published a briefing that emphasises the relationship between energy efficiency, renewable energy and electrification, and the urgency of accelerating progress as the world faces an inevitable overshoot of the 1.5°C climate threshold. New Report from Climate Analytics: From setting targets to limiting overshoot - understanding the challenge [insert screenshot] Due to … Continue reading Tripling renewables, doubling efficiency and accelerating electrification: is the world on track?
From passive consumers to active participants in Europe’s energy transition
Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website explaining that Europe's energy transition depends not only on generating more renewable electricity, but also on modernising electricity grids and enabling consumers to play an active role in balancing supply and demand. How Europeans can become ‘better grid citizens’ – without cutting their electricity use Green technology … Continue reading From passive consumers to active participants in Europe’s energy transition
The global environmental law organisation, ClientEarth, provides briefing in advance of COP31
At COP31, states must build on the UAE Consensus, the COP30 roadmaps, and the outcomes from Santa Marta. The multilateral system must accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and help secure a prosperous, healthy and liveable future for all. ClientEarth, a team of lawyers and policy experts dedicated to protecting life on Earth have … Continue reading The global environmental law organisation, ClientEarth, provides briefing in advance of COP31
Energy in Demand News, November 1-2, 2026
The EU has told member states to make plans to cope with 3°C of global warming, the Financial Times reports. The European Commission is proposing new rules requiring EU member states to prepare for a potential 3°C rise in global temperatures by 2100, including clearer responsibilities for managing the growing risks of floods, heatwaves and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 1-2, 2026
Solar power overtakes nuclear: a turning point in the energy transition
Jocelyn Timperley writes on the BBC News website that, after defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is now overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here. 'It's offensively cheap': How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear The world's … Continue reading Solar power overtakes nuclear: a turning point in the energy transition
Energy in Demand News, October 25-26, 2026
At a stakeholder consultation held on 20 October 2026, the European Commission presented plans for the Investment Booster, the first phase of its proposed €100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank, aimed at accelerating investment in low-carbon technologies and strengthening European industrial competitiveness. The Investment Booster, envisaged for 2027–2030, would mobilise approximately €30 billion through EU Emissions … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 25-26, 2026
New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
From heat pumps to electric furnaces and smarter energy use, a new European Commission publication by the Directorate-General for Energy showcases how EU-funded technologies accelerate the electrification and energy efficiency of the European industry. EU-funded technologies pave the way towards a cleaner and more competitive European industry Industry accounts for around a quarter of … Continue reading New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
New EEA report on Europe strengthening industrial competitiveness
Europe can strengthen its industrial competitiveness while cutting climate and environmental pressures, but progress needs to accelerate. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that the transition of key industrial sectors offers opportunity and explores the policies, investments and enabling conditions needed to drive clean, circular and decarbonised production at scale, delivering … Continue reading New EEA report on Europe strengthening industrial competitiveness
