How our changing lifestyles are impacting on our overall electricity consumption

Our increase in the use of various digital devices and other new appliances, Erin Mundahl writes on the InsideSources website to explain why overall electricity bills have not really changed in the US, even though programmes to improve the energy efficiency of major appliances have seen significant gains. With the Growth of Energy Saving … Continue reading How our changing lifestyles are impacting on our overall electricity consumption →

Important new study on world energy demand

The quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL has just published its Energy Transition Outlook. Kelvin Ross reviews the report on the Power Engineering International website. World energy demand to plateau from 2030 says DNV GL report Energy efficiency will improve faster than global economic growth due to the rapid electrification of the … Continue reading Important new study on world energy demand →

Understanding the dynamics in Britain’s energy consumption

Without really paying attention, many simply expect energy consumption to continue to grow. However, the energy transition truly is underway and it has for quite a while now. In an article for the February 2017 issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains his party trick … Continue reading Understanding the dynamics in Britain’s energy consumption →

Gas demand in Europe has dropped and it isn’t all good news

In the past decade we have seen a significant decrease in gas demand. Part of it can be due to energy efficiency improvements, but Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times that the absence of a carbon price that keeps coal cheap, together with other factors, are also important. What do you think? Has … Continue reading Gas demand in Europe has dropped and it isn’t all good news →

Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency

India’s power ministry has revised its forecast for demand thanks to new energy efficiency targets and power-saving devices. Gireesh Chandra Prasad gives a good account of this on the LiveMint website from India. Interestingly, it reminds EiD of the recent post by Andrew Warren where he criticised the UK government of repeatedly failing to understand … Continue reading Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency →

The internet of things is having a big impact on business costs

Duncan Jeffries writes an excellent article in The Guardian about how connecting devices and the acquisition of data through digital technology is a significant part of the energy transition underway. This article is well worth the read. There is a lot to reflect on. How the internet of things is slashing energy costs for … Continue reading The internet of things is having a big impact on business costs →

Annual outlook from BP forecasts unsustainable rise in carbon emissions

Larry Elliott provides a sobering article in The Guardian as he reviews BP’s latest annual global supply and demand analysis. The report shows that the 40% forecast rise in energy demand can only be met by fossil fuels. BP: huge rise in energy demand at odds with climate change fight Rising global demand for … Continue reading Annual outlook from BP forecasts unsustainable rise in carbon emissions →

The historical link between growth in national wealth and growth in national energy consumption has completely evaporated

For many years, Andrew Warren has been one of the leading thinkers of a holistic approach to energy. While Andrew has headed the UK’s Association for the Conservation of Energy, he has been at the forefront to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation as well as to … Continue reading The historical link between growth in national wealth and growth in national energy consumption has completely evaporated →

If it heats up, we want to cool off

David Unger writes in the Christian Science Monitor about warming climates and rising incomes leading to a surge in cooling-related energy use, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It's one of several ways global warming is set to alter global energy supply and demand. IPCC global warming report: why … Continue reading If it heats up, we want to cool off →