The need to engage all consumers in our low carbon energy transition

If we are to meet (and hopefully surpass) our 2015 Paris climate objectives, then we have to ensure all energy users are empowered to change. Even though we need to achieve a fast transition away from our current fossil-fuelled energy system, we also need residential and commercial energy users to implement energy efficiency measures and … Continue reading The need to engage all consumers in our low carbon energy transition →

Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy, raising profile for energy efficiency

Canada has had a mixed record promoting sustainable energy since the oil crises of the 1970s, given its exploitation of fossil fuels as it tries to achieve long term climate and energy objectives. However, it has always been an important proponent of energy efficiency, as reflected in its support of related actions at such organisations … Continue reading Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy, raising profile for energy efficiency →

High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient

One Canberra resident said: "I think having minimum standards would go a long way in ensuring a better quality of life for renters." There is growing concern – and growing understanding – about the impact of poor energy performing rental housing. Cassandra Morgan explains in an article on the Canberra Times website. More than … Continue reading High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient →

One of Apple’s co-founders carrying out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to improve energy efficiency

Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak has carried out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to bring more efficiency in the field of energy through a company in Malta. Ravi Rd explains in an article on the AllStocks website. Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Builds a Blockchain Energy-Efficiency Company in Malta Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak has … Continue reading One of Apple’s co-founders carrying out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to improve energy efficiency →

South Korea has a big challenge in its low carbon energy transition

M. Kang writes on the Korea Bizwire website about the concern there is in South Korea about the country’s poor ranking for improving energy efficiency. The KEPCO Management Research Institute recently reported that the nation ranked 33rd out of 35 OECD states. It will be interesting to follow how the country changes its ways. … Continue reading South Korea has a big challenge in its low carbon energy transition →

Latest analysis shows that California really is the American leader in being energy efficient

David Roberts writes on the Vox website about how California became the clear leader in the US for being energy efficient. Maybe there are lessons for all of us to learn. How California became far more energy-efficient than the rest of the country The Trump administration is currently attempting to stop California from setting … Continue reading Latest analysis shows that California really is the American leader in being energy efficient →

International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships

Following an earlier story on shipping last week, a stricter target for energy efficiency improvements in some ships has been agreed at the International Maritime Organization. Nina Chestney explains in an article on the Hellenic Shipping News website. IMO agrees on stricter efficiency targets for some ships The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday … Continue reading International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships →

It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard

Ireland has now provided an estimate for renovating its building stock to meet long-term low-carbon objectives. Rodney Farry and Fiach Kelly explain in an article in The Irish Times. Making all homes energy efficient to cost €50bn, says Varadkar It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to the required … Continue reading It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard →

Dubai: To be more successful at achieving an energy-efficient neighbourhood, technological solutions should complement urban design solutions

Karishma Asarpota, an urban planner and researcher, writes on the Inter Press Service News Agency website about his views on ways in which we should rethink architectural or urban design solutions. What are your views? Building a More Energy-Efficient Neighbourhood in Dubai Dubai is an Emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a … Continue reading Dubai: To be more successful at achieving an energy-efficient neighbourhood, technological solutions should complement urban design solutions →

Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates

An Everest study analyses 15,623,536 home Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) across the country to reveal the best and worst rated areas for energy efficiency. It is explained in an article on the Open Access Government website. Revealed: The best and worst areas for energy efficiency Britain’s houses are some of the oldest and coldest … Continue reading Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates →