Britain’s energy and climate transition: is it on track?

The latest progress report from the Climate Change Committee makes grim reading on progress towards net zero. Government inertia and reliance on old ways of thinking are to blame. Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation discusses the report in the July issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. Has the UK … Continue reading Britain’s energy and climate transition: is it on track? →

July 16th EiD newsletter

This week, the New York Times had a news item (behind paywall) entitled: “Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the ‘New Normal.’” There were two especially worrying points. The first: “And yet even as storms, fires and floods become increasingly frequent, climate change lives on the periphery for most voters. In a nation focused on inflation, … Continue reading July 16th EiD newsletter →

Lessons learned from an energy project on SMEs

Having attended a conference this week in Brussels on the EU-funded LEAP4SME project, it was timely to see a blog by the Energy Saving Trust, one of the partners in the project. LEAP4SME aims to support establish or improve effective policies for SMEs to undergo energy audits and implement cost-effective, recommended energy-saving measures through identifying … Continue reading Lessons learned from an energy project on SMEs →

The benefits of big data analytics in energy efficiency analysis

Big data analytics has emerged as a game changer for energy efficiency analysis, revolutionising the way businesses and governments approach energy management. A news item on the Energy Portal website discusses the importance of big data analytics. Big Data Analytics: A Game Changer for Energy Efficiency Analysis Big data analytics has emerged as a … Continue reading The benefits of big data analytics in energy efficiency analysis →

New Joint Research Centre report on role of heat pumps in our energy transition

Replacing about a third of EU’s 86 million residential fossil fuel boilers with heat pumps could cut those households’ final energy consumption by 36% and their CO2 emissions by 28%. Heating of buildings accounts for almost 40% of final energy consumption and 36% of energy-related GHG emissions in the EU. Within these, residential buildings account … Continue reading New Joint Research Centre report on role of heat pumps in our energy transition →

New EEA briefing on the human element for investing in energy renovations

A better understanding is needed of how owners, construction contractors and installers interact and perceive possible advantages of renovating their houses, apartments and other buildings to improve energy efficiency. This would help bolster European policies to shift the building sector to a carbon-neutral future. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week explores the … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the human element for investing in energy renovations →

How modelling and simulation tools are being used to ensure improved energy efficiency plays a more important role in our energy and climate strategies

Modeling and simulation tools are playing a pivotal role in revolutionising energy efficiency, enabling researchers, engineers, and policymakers to optimise energy systems, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impacts. These issues are discussed in a news item on the Energy Portal website. Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency: The Role of Modeling and Simulation Tools The world is … Continue reading How modelling and simulation tools are being used to ensure improved energy efficiency plays a more important role in our energy and climate strategies →

Advanced insulation materials for energy efficiency

Lawrence Webb writes on the Energy Portal website about the critical role advanced insulation materials are playing in enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. What are your views? Exploring Advanced Insulation Materials for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Buildings Advanced insulation materials are playing a critical role in enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, thereby reducing energy … Continue reading Advanced insulation materials for energy efficiency →

Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change

An article on the economist impact website highlights the importance of industrial automation in achieving net zero emissions. The article refers to the recent IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency held in Versailles. Industrial automation is the key to addressing the energy and climate crises Industry is responsible for 32% of the world's CO2 … Continue reading Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change →

Harnessing AI for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Operations

Terence West writes on the EnergyPortal website about the use of artificial intelligence now starting to revolutionise manufacturing. What is your experience? AI for Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, from healthcare to finance, and now it is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector. As energy consumption and … Continue reading Harnessing AI for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Operations →