Category: energy efficiency

How energy efficient lighting may shake consumers

As the EU's Ecodesign Regulation requirements continue to escalate, Caroline Hayes reports in LEDs Magazine that LED replacements for mains-voltage halogens may not deliver on consumer expectations on time, while directional SSL lamps are moving faster than the pace of the scheduled phase-out.  I was surprised that the Ecodesign regulation was introduced without industry consultation.  … Continue reading How energy efficient lighting may shake consumers →

Assessing the impact of energy efficiency in America to reduce carbon emissions

Stephen Lacey writes in Greentech media about how complicated it is to determine what impact improved energy efficiency has had in reducing carbon emissions in the US.   How Much Is Efficiency Helping America Slash Its Carbon Emissions? Energy wonks collectively gasped when the Energy Information Administration closed its doors briefly during the recent government … Continue reading Assessing the impact of energy efficiency in America to reduce carbon emissions →

Green financing for industry still a problem in the UK

OILFIREDUP writes about a recent business survey that shows the difficulties that companies are having in accessing financing to invest in green technologies. It would be good to know if there are similar surveys or similar problems in other European countries.   British Business Struggling To Access Green Finance A survey undertaken recently by the … Continue reading Green financing for industry still a problem in the UK →

New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway

Recently, the IEA published its first “Energy Efficiency Market Report.” EcoSeed provides an excellent account of the report.   Energy efficiency saves billion of dollars – IEA report Energy efficiency is playing a crucial role in the world, saving billions of dollars according to a report released by the International Energy Agency. Findings of the … Continue reading New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway →

Where is all the money going?

UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, is determined to cut the green taxes that end up on energy bills because there is a growing backlash to the large increases announced by many of the major energy companies.  According to the Guardian the total is £114 (€135), government figures show that £50 (€59) goes on the energy … Continue reading Where is all the money going? →

Finally professional sports in North America starting to come to their senses about energy-efficient lighting

Ken Belson writes in the New York Times about new lighting being used for the ice hockey arena for the famed Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.  This is an excellent example of what can happen.  Do any EiD readers know what is happening in football stadiums in Europe?   Sports Beginning to See … Continue reading Finally professional sports in North America starting to come to their senses about energy-efficient lighting →

Promoting smart buildings in New Zealand

Mike Underhill writes in The New Zealand Herald about promoting super-efficient, smart buildings in New Zealand using technology developed by Microsoft.   Ratings for buildings that get smart with energy saving In the city of the future, super-efficient, smart buildings will communicate, sharing data to optimise energy performance and dramatically reduce operating costs. This is … Continue reading Promoting smart buildings in New Zealand →

Schneider Electric busy in India and Singapore

There are two posts on the efforts of Schneider Electric to promote energy.  First, India’s Economic Times reports on the efforts of Schneider Electric to work with India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency to promote energy efficiency.  The company plans to help in technology development, innovation and deployment.  Second, Eco-Business.com reports on the efforts to promote … Continue reading Schneider Electric busy in India and Singapore →

Texas starting to make big effort in energy efficiency

Texas is known for its oil that has been a major driving force of its economy for many decades.  While it did promote wind energy in the past, and possibly still does, it is a state that certainly isn’t known for its efforts on energy efficiency. Jim Malewitz writes in the New York Times about … Continue reading Texas starting to make big effort in energy efficiency →