Testing innovative kite technology to harness food and energy from the sea

John Daly provides a good article in The Irish Examiner about new renewable energy technology that could have a wide range of applications. That old phrase ‘go fly a kite’ could take on an entirely new meaning when it comes to future energy efficiency. Flying a kite for energy efficiency A new project entitled … Continue reading Testing innovative kite technology to harness food and energy from the sea →

Zero-net-energy buildings gaining wide attention in the US

Brittany Patterson writes a good article on the E&E News website about the growing interest for zero-net-energy buildings in the US, with California leading the way. Will zero-net-energy homes be the wave of the future? Marisol Sanabria points to a small white device about the size of her palm encased in a hard clear … Continue reading Zero-net-energy buildings gaining wide attention in the US →

Going back and find out what really happened to energy efficiency programmes

Elizabeth Harball writes an interesting article on the E&E Publishing website about the true effectiveness of energy efficiency programmes in California. This is important reading for all EiD followers, particularly those focusing on consumer behaviour. Calif. program subsidized more efficient energy use for both rich and poor. Guess whose habits didn't change? A 2005 … Continue reading Going back and find out what really happened to energy efficiency programmes →

One mayor in US shares his views on the importance of improved energy efficiency

It is encouraging to hear from Jim Gitz, mayor of Freeport Illinois explaining on the journalstandard website about the impact of implementing energy efficiency measures. Mayor's View: Freeport can save big bucks by implementing energy cost-saving measures At Monday night’s meeting, Water & Sewer Director Tom Glendenning outlined new energy saving proposals to cut … Continue reading One mayor in US shares his views on the importance of improved energy efficiency →

Not to Miss . . .

There are a couple of upcoming events you should consider. This is particularly important for young researchers in energy efficiency or biomass. • WSED Young Researchers Conference The annual World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria has grown from strength to strength over recent years. The World Sustainable Energy Days are organised by the … Continue reading Not to Miss . . . →

Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency

Surabhi Goswami has written on the website of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency about an important new report that should be of interest to all EiD readers. C2E2 and IRENA launch new Working Paper A first of its kind collaboration between the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) and International Renewable Energy Agency … Continue reading Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency →

Good initiative in London to encourage business to reduce emissions

Matt Field writes on the edie.net website about the second Business Energy Challenge to get businesses to take action to reduce emissions mainly through improving energy efficiency. London hosts energy efficiency challenge for businesses The London Mayor's office has launched its second Business Energy Challenge to encourage corporations to step up to meeting city-wide … Continue reading Good initiative in London to encourage business to reduce emissions →

Latest developments in changes to building regulations in Australia

There has not been much good news on sustainable energy issues coming out of Australia recently. So it continues, according to an article by Damon Kitney on The Australian website. There are growing concerns about proposed federal government changes to building regulations. Builders oppose Canberra’s energy efficiency changes Some of the biggest names in … Continue reading Latest developments in changes to building regulations in Australia →

Big energy savings possible in chemical production facilities

James L. Yerke writes on the Cheminfo website about the potential for significant energy savings in the chemical production industry. How The Big Energy Picture Unveils Significant Savings Owners and operators of chemical production facilities place a far greater emphasis on the reliability and energy efficiency of process areas than they do on the … Continue reading Big energy savings possible in chemical production facilities →

Energy efficiency is recognised among US higher education institutions as key to fulfilling their schools’ core mission

Schneider Electric provided an article on the PR Newswire website about a new study it commissioned together with the Alliance to Save Energy to better understand how higher education institutions valued energy efficiency. Energy Efficiency Ranks As Key Priority among Higher Education Facility Leaders According to New Study According to a new study commissioned … Continue reading Energy efficiency is recognised among US higher education institutions as key to fulfilling their schools’ core mission →