EU insurance, pensions and financial regulators have called for the creation of a €10bn to €65bn pool to close the insurance gap for disaster, the Financial Times reports. “As risks continue to grow, insurance coverage for natural catastrophes remains insufficient, leaving individuals, businesses and governments increasingly exposed to financial losses, undermining resilience and recovery efforts,”said … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 12-13, 2026
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AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
In an article on The Conversatin website, Louise Du Toit, Lecturer in Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton writes that by integrating sustainability into AI laws, the planet can be somewhat safeguarded alongside AI’s rapid expansion AI laws overlook environmental damage – here’s what needs to change More than 200 laws have been … Continue reading AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026
Following an emergency meeting of the EU energy ministers this week, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference that domestic clean energy, electrification, modernised interconnections and improved energy efficiency “are the only way forward”. Let’s not lose sight of that. More energy independence is the goal but the past 20 years do not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026
Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
It is encouraging to see Michel Denault, Professeur, optimisation et transition énergétique, HEC Montréal write on The Conversation website arguing for more energy efficiency. EiD is convinced. Are you? Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era How much will a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity cost in 2040? The short answer is: a lot. … Continue reading Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
In an article on the Politico website, James Fernyhough, Elena Giordano, Ben Munster and Ben Makuch write about the impact of the current energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran. The European Commission’s energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of … Continue reading Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
David Hawley writes on the ABB website about the importance of deploying appropriate efficient technology to ensure a sustainable water future. Innovation that flows: How efficient motors can power a sustainable water future Every year, World Water Day reminds us that water underpins everything we take for granted – morning showers, clean drinking water, safe sanitation, … Continue reading Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
Energy transition: one German village shows lead in energy independence
While war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and households bracing for higher bills, one tiny German village has spent 30 years making itself immune to exactly this kind of shock. Beatrice Christofaro writes about the village in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. The German village running on its … Continue reading Energy transition: one German village shows lead in energy independence
Water is a key component of the energy transition
Duncan Wood, CEO, Hurst International Consulting, writes on the World Economic Forum website arguing that embracing technologies that enable us to use water and energy more efficiently and intelligently can accelerate decarbonisation and work towards net zero. Why water is vital to decarbonization and the energy transition Discussions around climate action tend to focus … Continue reading Water is a key component of the energy transition
Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026
On March 11th, the IEA announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil to address disruptions in oil markets stemming from the war in the Middle East as EiD reported last week. The IEA followed up this week by publishing a report highlighting “options to ease oil price pressures on consumers”. When the IEA … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026
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