In an article for the World Economic Forum annual meeting, Morten Wierod, CEO at ABB, the Swedish-Swiss multinational electrical engineering corporation, gives a strong argument for the importance of energy efficiency. Why electrification and efficiency are the two keys to hitting net zero An urgent challenge of the energy transition is integrating renewable energy … Continue reading “We need urgent action to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon energy as well as the rapid rollout of technologies that improve energy efficiency”
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Energy in Demand News, January 12, 2025
The devastation from the wildfires in the Los Angeles area is a human tragedy beyond belief. It only adds to those who are suffering globally from droughts, floods and other climate-related disasters. An article on the Financial Times (behind a paywall) counts the cost from catastrophes in 2024. “Hurricanes, fires and other disasters caused $320bn … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 12, 2025
France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”
Audrey Garric writes on the Le Monde website about latest developments in France’s energy transition. GHG emissions rose again in the third quarter of 2024. Other indicators are in the red, such as the pace of energy retrofits and vehicle electrification. The green transition: Is France veering off course? It's probably not the Christmas … Continue reading France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”
Blog by Jane Marsh – Battery Cities: the next step in sustainable urban development
Situated in the heart of lower Manhattan, Battery Park City (BPC) is a testament to the possibilities of a future brimming with vibrant, environmentally conscious communities. Could this transformative development inspire a global shift toward sustainable living and shape the urban spaces of tomorrow? The Makings of a Battery-Style City BPC is a shining example … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Battery Cities: the next step in sustainable urban development
Update on Scotland’s green ambitions
The Energy Saving Trust has recently published its report on progress in Scotland entitled “Supporting Scotland’s Green Ambitions: December 2024 report.” The Energy Saving Trust receives many enquiries about how the programmes it delivers on behalf of the Scottish Government work and what changes they deliver on the ground. These are from both organisations seeking … Continue reading Update on Scotland’s green ambitions
Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above
Research from epIMS, the energy performance and compliance platform tailored for landlords, reveals a growing emphasis on energy efficiency in the property market. Eve Tawfick discusses the findings in an article on the Today’s Conveyancer website. What is the situation in your country? Energy Efficiency on the Rise: 60% of Homes Sold, Let, or … Continue reading Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above
Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025
The Italian energy giant Eni has just fired up the world’s most powerful supercomputer outside the US as it races rivals to build the technology infrastructure needed to better explore for new sources of oil and gas. The supercomputer cost €100 million, reports the Financial Times (behind a paywall). The supercomputer took fifth place in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025
AI and the energy transition
Najla Al Midfa writes on the TRENDS Research & Advisory website about how AI is transforming the energy transition. TRENDS Research & Advisory is an independent research institute based in the UAE. What are your views? AI in Energy Transformation: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in the Modern Energy Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) and energy … Continue reading AI and the energy transition
How do Australia’s vehicle emissions policies compare to those in Europe?
In an article on The Conversation website, Robin Smit, Adjunct Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney compares the approaches taken in Europe to those being adopted in Australia. Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why Road transport is responsible for a … Continue reading How do Australia’s vehicle emissions policies compare to those in Europe?
Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked.
During this summer, the European Commission published in the OJ (Official Journal) a series of Recommendations and guidelines, addressed to member states, for the transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 which must be adopted by October 11, 2025: 2024/2143 setting out guidelines for the interpretation of Article 3 as regards the energy efficiency … Continue reading Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked.
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