New survey shows businesses planning to increase spending on improving energy efficiency

Jonny Bairstow writes on the Energy Live News website about a recent survey from Johnson Controls saying businesses want to reduce their carbon footprint, save money, boost energy security and enhance their reputation ‘Majority of global firms to step up efficiency spending’ More than half of global organisations are planning to increase their energy … Continue reading New survey shows businesses planning to increase spending on improving energy efficiency →

Taking the necessary action to avoid a crisis

People only accept change when they are faced with necessity, and only recognise necessity when a crisis is upon them. Jean Monnet French political economist and diplomat who was one of the founding fathers of the European Union The recent special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that the impact … Continue reading Taking the necessary action to avoid a crisis →

Staying calm in interesting times

We live in interesting times with respect to energy and climate concerns. There is no simple theme to where we are and where we are going. Well, we know where we are supposed to be going but the road isn’t obvious. It is as if we are flailing all over the place trying to make … Continue reading Staying calm in interesting times →

Importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met discussed in recent event in Dublin

This past week, there was an event in Dublin examining how energy efficiency is financed in Europe and discussing the importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met. The event was reporting in an article on the Irish Tech News website. Low … Continue reading Importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met discussed in recent event in Dublin →

Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating

We are now realising the important role that labelling plays. Greg Pitcher writes on the Architects Journal about the poor state of Britain’s public buildings. Is it better in your country? 98% of new public buildings fail to meet highest energy standard Energy efficiency failings have been exposed at thousands of recently completed public buildings … Continue reading Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating →

Could the world be sustainable with less efficiency and more GHG emissions?

One week after the publication of the IPCC report on the 1.5°C target, the International Energy Agency released its flagship energy efficiency publication entitled “Energy Efficiency 2018 - Analysis and Outlook to 2040”. In the foreword of the publication, Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol claims, rightly, that “this year’s report is the most comprehensive analysis … Continue reading Could the world be sustainable with less efficiency and more GHG emissions? →

President Trump has ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance

President Trump is rarely nature's friend, but he has just ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance, explains Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in an article on the Business Green website. Is Trump turning out to be the champion of the low-carbon energy transition? Hmmmm. Why President … Continue reading President Trump has ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance →

Have you ever thought about how much energy it takes to manufacture the products you use every day?

Friday October 5th was Energy Efficiency Day. Caroline Heilbrun writes on the Environmental Defense Fund website, raising an important question about our energy use. She writes: “On Energy Efficiency Day, October 5, we should consider the myriad benefits of acting upon those opportunities. Efficiency cost savings for the manufacturer can translate into cost savings for … Continue reading Have you ever thought about how much energy it takes to manufacture the products you use every day? →

Impact of labelling for energy-efficient chillers in India

The Economic Times Energyworld website in India provides a news item about the impact of an ambitious programme on energy efficiency in chillers – The Chiller Star Labelling Programme – that consume more than 40 per cent of total energy in commercial buildings. The ministry intends to encourage the deployment of energy-efficient chiller systems, that … Continue reading Impact of labelling for energy-efficient chillers in India →

Efforts to help Australia’s SMEs reduce their energy bills

Gareth Arbuthnot from the ANZ bank writes on the bluenotes website about assessing and achieving the energy saving potential in small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia. SMEs & the energy spent on energy It’s not just Australian households feeling the pinch of rising energy costs - the country’s small-to-medium enterprises have long been challenged with … Continue reading Efforts to help Australia’s SMEs reduce their energy bills →