Energy in Demand News, June 21-22, 2026

At the recent Bonn Climate Change Conference, climate negotiators met to discuss a range of issues – from mitigation to adaptation, finance to technology and capacity-building – and prepare decisions for adoption at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye in November. Fiona Harvey wrote in the Guardian that for “decades, electrification has been a nerdish backwater of … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 21-22, 2026 →

Can Europe reconcile housing affordability and net zero?

Ignat Kulkov, Researcher, EDHEC Business School and René Rohrbeck, Professor of Strategy, Director EDHEC Chair for Foresight, Innovation and Transformation, EDHEC Business School write on The Conversation website about Europe's intertwined housing and climate crises and the need to transform the construction sector to deliver affordable, low-carbon homes at scale. They argue that affordability and … Continue reading Can Europe reconcile housing affordability and net zero? →

Energy in Demand News, June 14-15, 2026

Constraining new solar and wind resources could cost the U.S. an additional $121.2 billion in electricity and natural gas expenses beginning in 2027 through 2033, according to a new study from the Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). The new analysis entitled “The Cost of Constraining New Solar and Wind” compares both baseline and high-load-growth scenarios in which new … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 14-15, 2026 →

Energy efficiency is the missing piece of UK industrial competitiveness

Sam Sherlock writes on the New Civil Engineer website about how UK manufacturers can improve competitiveness and resilience by reducing energy costs through efficiency, smart technologies and better energy management. How energy efficiency can secure manufacturing’s competitive advantageSurging energy costs risk undermining the competitiveness of UK manufacturers by soaking up more operating budgets and … Continue reading Energy efficiency is the missing piece of UK industrial competitiveness →

Energy in Demand News, June 7-8, 2026

Le Monde reports that a new report by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) proposes ambitious plans to cut global inequality and curb climate change. The WIL is a research institute a!liated with the Paris School of Economics. “They are putting forward a utopia and make no apologies for it. They present it directly as an … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 7-8, 2026 →

Energy efficiency becomes a test of industrial competitiveness

Control Engineering Europe reports that the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) has published its third global report on energy efficiency investment in industry. The findings confirm that the case for energy efficiency has never been more widely accepted, and that the gap between commitment and delivery has never been more costly to ignore. Industrial energy … Continue reading Energy efficiency becomes a test of industrial competitiveness →

The missing piece in Australia’s energy planning puzzle

Lotte Wolff from Energy Consumers Australia argues in an article on the Renew Economy website that Australia's energy planning should consider demand-side solutions such as energy efficiency, flexible electricity use, home batteries and smart EV charging alongside new power generation and network investments when determining the lowest-cost energy future. It highlights the new FlexCost framework, … Continue reading The missing piece in Australia’s energy planning puzzle →

Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026

Sabine Mauderer, first deputy government of the Deutsche Bundesbank, argues in the Financial Times, that more clarity is needed on the energy transition. The recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, she says, highlights how dependence on fossil fuels remains a major economic and geopolitical vulnerability, reinforcing the need to accelerate the global energy transition. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026 →

Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation

The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation →

Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026

This current energy crisis with the blockade of shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is getting more and more serious every day. The Guardian reports that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warned on Thursday that oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026 →