Data centres already consume 2% of the world’s electricity demand. It expects this share to grow to 7% by 2030. In an article on the Euractiv website, Christoph Schwaiger discusses how the European Commission is preparing technical specifications for a study to develop a measurement framework for the energy efficiency of general-purpose AI models. Importantly, … Continue reading Europe has an opportunity to leverage AI to optimise its energy systems to ensure a more sustainable approach to using its limited resources
Category: energy efficiency
Energy in Demand News, November 24, 2024
The talks at COP29 ran 33 hours late, and came close to collapse. In the end richer countries pledged a record $300bn to help the developing world fight climate change, but the deal is facing recrimination that it comes nowhere near addressing poorer countries' challenges from global warming. The New York Times (behind a paywall) … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 24, 2024
“The EIB has integrated the energy efficiency first principle into its Energy Lending Policy”
In 2023, the European Investment Bank provided more than €21.3 billion for energy-related projects, of which €8.3 billion was for energy efficiency, jumping from €2.1 billion in 2014 – but the energy-efficiency gap remains challenging. Christoph Schwaiger writes on the Euractiv website how the EIB is taking lending in energy efficiency seriously. EIB sees … Continue reading “The EIB has integrated the energy efficiency first principle into its Energy Lending Policy”
“We cannot allow this mad denial of energy efficiency to become permanent government policy”
The latest UK government proposals focus on the production of clean energy, but why is there no mention of what more can be done to reduce the amount of enregy we actually use? asks Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in November/December issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. Is this situation … Continue reading “We cannot allow this mad denial of energy efficiency to become permanent government policy”
Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024
It has been quite a first week at COP29. Azerbaijani president, Ilham Aliyev, defended Azerbaijan’s current exports of gas and plans to expand production told world leaders gathered in his country for COP29 that natural gas was a “gift from God” and he shouldn’t be blamed for bringing it to market. Kicking off the leaders’ … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024
Message to new Trump administration: improving energy efficiency is a cornerstone of a stable, competitive, affordable American economy
We have collectively been holding our breath to find out the impact on our energy and climate policies in American following the election on November 5th. Steven Nadel, Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) provides us with a strong argument of the importance of continuing with energy efficiency measures. The … Continue reading Message to new Trump administration: improving energy efficiency is a cornerstone of a stable, competitive, affordable American economy
Energy in Demand News, November 10, 2024
The IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2024 report was published this week, just before COP29. Energy intensity improvements have decreased in the past year, even though nearly 200 countries agreed at COP28 to the goal of doubling the rate of progress, which would mean increasing intensity from 2% in 2022 to 4% by 2030. Yet, the IEA … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 10, 2024
New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning
The IN-PLAN project team this week has launched IN-PLAN Practice, an innovative and long-lasting support structure designed to assist local and regional authorities across Europe in effectively implementing their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial plans. Developed as part of a collaborative effort co-funded by the LIFE programme of the European Union, the IN-PLAN Practice aims … Continue reading New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning
Passive houses gaining in popularity in the US
Hannah Seo writes on the Washington Post website about the growing popularity of passive homes in the US. These green homes are designed to be as energy efficient as possible. New incentives aim to make them more budget-friendly. The passive house trend is booming On the morning of June 7, 2023, New York City … Continue reading Passive houses gaining in popularity in the US
Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France
The France Insider website writes about the energy performance certificates, required under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive need to be reformed according to the French national auditor. What are your views? Are they effective in your country? Energy Saving Certificates Under Fire The system of energy savings certificates has been heavily criticized … Continue reading Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France
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