It is always good to see a major institute such as the World Resources Institute give a strong endorsement and priority to energy efficiency. Carl Weinschenk writes on the Energy Manager Today website about an important new report by WRI on accelerating energy efficiency. Give us your views on the report. The World Resources … Continue reading “Shepherding good ideas from inception to actual use”
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Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings
We are increasingly aware of the importance of addressing climate and energy issues at the urban level. This is a good article by Eric Maackres on the Eco-Business website about four ways he has identified that cities benefit from better energy performing buildings. 4 surprising ways energy-efficient buildings benefit cities Urbanisation presents major challenges: … Continue reading Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings
EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact
In part, following the global agreement on climate change in Paris last December, EU energy efficiency and renewable energy directives are being reviewed this year, aiming to improve efficiency, cut emissions, increase supply security and save money. But a number of requirements must be met before this can happen, write Marie Linder and Kurt Eliasson … Continue reading EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact
A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages
Financing more energy-efficient buildings is a big topic globally. While this is from David Brown, a real estate broker from Arizona, he raises important points on the AzCentral website that should be of interest to many of you. 3 questions to ask about Energy-Efficient Mortgages An Energy Efficient Mortgage is good to weigh, but … Continue reading A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages
India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings
Emerging economies such as India are taking sustainable energy policies increasingly seriously. While we have been reading of its efforts in renewable energy, it is good to read on the India Today website that a Parliamentary panel is now recommending that all government buildings ensure that they meet certain performance levels. Hopefully this proposal will … Continue reading India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings
Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques
It is interesting when the New York Times has an article explaining how US hotels should follow good practice in Europe. Erica Goode writes a good article describing the latest developments. If you're staying in an American hotel, let us know your experience. At Energy-Minded U.S. Hotels, They’ll Turn the Lights Off for You … Continue reading Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques
“Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings
Ellen Bell from the Environmental Defense Fund writes a good post on the Smart Energy Decisions website about how efficiency standards for commercial buildings can save both energy and significantly lower energy costs. Ellen Bell manages the Environmental Defense Fund's Redefining Energy Efficiency Project by working with commercial office buildings and other partners in Chicago. … Continue reading “Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings
Reflecting on the first-ever efficiency standards proposals for commercial and industrial compressors in US
In developing energy efficiency strategies, we are well aware of the importance of minimum performance standards. Meg Waltner, writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council’s website about proposed the first-ever efficiency standards for commercial and industrial compressors. It is important that regulations move more towards industrial and commercial products Energy Savings on the Way … Continue reading Reflecting on the first-ever efficiency standards proposals for commercial and industrial compressors in US
Britain’s SMEs looking for more support to save energy
Matt Mace writes on the edie website about a recent survey that gives valuable insight into the awareness, results and needs of SMEs in Britain to save energy. SMEs urge Government to provide energy efficiency grants A large proportion of Britain's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that the Government should provide grants towards … Continue reading Britain’s SMEs looking for more support to save energy
Trying to make saving energy more appealing to power suppliers
All countries are trying different approaches to get energy companies to play a bigger and more effective role in energy efficiency strategies. Europe has its obligation under the Energy Efficiency Directive. Other countries, such as the US, have a variety of approaches at both the federal and state levels. Herman Trabish writes on the Utility … Continue reading Trying to make saving energy more appealing to power suppliers
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