Professional ice hockey addressing climate change

There have been previous posts about how different sports are promoting sustainable energy. Late 2014, Douglas Main wrote in Newsweek magazine about the latest efforts by the National Hockey League. Every effort helps, no doubt. NHL Announces Plan to Go Carbon Neutral, Audit Energy Efficiency The National Hockey League wants to put a check … Continue reading Professional ice hockey addressing climate change →

Looking to Denmark to inspire China’s ‘war on pollution’

Christian Oliver writes an excellent analysis in the Financial Times about the lessons China is learning from Denmark about addressing urban air pollution. There are lessons for more than China. The urban environment: Clean-up time Before China’s leaders declared their “war on pollution” in March, they had already recruited help from abroad. The northern … Continue reading Looking to Denmark to inspire China’s ‘war on pollution’ →

Educating people how to understand energy saving features in buildings increases the impact

The Green Building Elements website writes an important article on the importance of the behaviour of people in maximising energy savings. Those savings, however, come through good education. People Are the Key to Energy Efficiency Click Green reports that research conducted by Washington State University shows people are key to energy efficiency and that … Continue reading Educating people how to understand energy saving features in buildings increases the impact →

India opting for greater use of LEDs in government services

Rajesh Roy and Saurabh Chaturvedi write a good article in the Wall Street Journal India about the efforts underway to switch government lights to LEDs. Hopefully this is a good example that other governments will follow. A Light-Bulb Idea Blinks On: Use LEDs In India’s Halls of Government The power ministry has a plan … Continue reading India opting for greater use of LEDs in government services →

The season for bubbly is not over

While many of us have enjoyed a sip or two of champagne (or equivalent) over the festive season, researchers are realising that champagne can play an important role in designing energy efficient turbines and systems, as reported by the News Everyday website. Champagne Helps Researchers Better Understand Energy Efficiency Bubbling champagne may have just … Continue reading The season for bubbly is not over →

India shows increasing commitment to energy efficiency

While there were mixed results at the UN climate conference in Lima in December, one positive outcome was the commitment of the Indian government to pro-actively promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. Daily News and Analysis India provides an important report India to be pro-active in enhancing energy efficiency: Prakash Javadekar India will be … Continue reading India shows increasing commitment to energy efficiency →

This week’s briefs

There are some good brief items for you this week. • New eceee report This week the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) launched an analysis paper entitled “What we will gain from more ambitious energy efficiency goals in the EU”. The analysis presents and explains the findings of the Commission’s 2030 … Continue reading This week’s briefs →

What needs to be considered in buying an energy efficient home

Suzanne Shelton writes in the builderonline website on how to market the benefits of a green home without talking about green features. Four Reasons Buyers Choose Energy-Efficient Homes In the advertising profession, there’s an old adage that nobody wants to buy a ¾-inch drill bit; they want to buy a ¾-inch hole. In other … Continue reading What needs to be considered in buying an energy efficient home →

Pakistan looks at coal’s impact on energy policy

This is an important article for all of you to read carefully. Farhan Anwar, an urban planner, writes in The Express Tribune in Pakistan about the impact of coal. He says: “What is needed is not just a collage of ‘projects’ but deeper thinking, vision and a long-term strategic framework.” This is what we need … Continue reading Pakistan looks at coal’s impact on energy policy →

Energy efficiency can be an effective resource to mitigate the customer satisfaction

Subu Balan writes a good article on the Energy Collective website on how to leverage energy efficiency to influence consumer satisfaction. Hopefully energy companies everywhere will better understand this message. Finding Energy Efficiency's Next Purpose: Leveraging Energy Efficiency to Enhance Customer Satisfaction Across the US, the historic relationship between GDP and electricity demand growth … Continue reading Energy efficiency can be an effective resource to mitigate the customer satisfaction →