Don’t forget buildings in the energy transition

There is a great rush to think that if we install enough renewable energy, then our sustainable energy worries are over. They aren’t. Zack Semke, chief marketing officer at NK Architects in Seattle points out in an article on the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce website that building energy efficiency has never been more relevant … Continue reading Don’t forget buildings in the energy transition →

“We should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts”

We know there is much to do during this low-carbon energy transition. One of the essential areas we must address is reducing energy demand, in large part through improved energy efficiency. Jeff Turrentine writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about why we should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts. Alas, he writes that … Continue reading “We should be redoubling our energy efficiency efforts” →

What improved energy efficiency could bring to the state of New York

It is always encouraging to see ambitious efforts in sustainable energy. Sneha Ayyagari and Jackson Morris write on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the benefits that will come to New York State from an ambitious energy efficiency approach expected to be announced soon. New Analysis: Strong NY Efficiency Target Will Save Billions New … Continue reading What improved energy efficiency could bring to the state of New York →

Utilities should pursue “beneficial” electrification as well as promote energy efficiency

There is no doubt that electricity companies are part of the solution in our energy transition but their role is still in flux. Max Baumhefner writes a good article on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about ensuring energy efficiency and electrification policies are complementary, not in conflict. Are Efficiency and Electrification Policies in … Continue reading Utilities should pursue “beneficial” electrification as well as promote energy efficiency →

Blog from Silvia Zinetti: Spring thoughts on local energy aggregation: Similarities between the Italian Hera Group and the Community Choice Energy programs in California

In the past three articles, I analyzed several aspects of the Hera Group, its strong dedication to sustainable development, and how the company is advancing energy efficiency in industry. There is one more thing I would like to mention and in particular Hera’s organizational structure and some common features with the Community Choice Energy (CCE) … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: Spring thoughts on local energy aggregation: Similarities between the Italian Hera Group and the Community Choice Energy programs in California →

British farmers encouraged to take advantage of financial scheme to invest in energy-efficient machinery

Often the agriculture sector gets overlooked in terms of potential energy efficiency improvements. Jonathan Riley writes in the Farmers Weekly website about the National Farmers Union encouraging farmers to take advantage of the tax incentives. He also lists the eligible equipment that can be supported. Farmers urged to use tax breaks to buy energy-efficient … Continue reading British farmers encouraged to take advantage of financial scheme to invest in energy-efficient machinery →

Why improved energy efficiency?

I never thought I would have to put on my family kilt with the Anderson tartan to make a forceful comment on energy efficiency. We are getting worked up whether the expression energy efficiency first is a slogan, as it appears in a leaked document from the European Council. In historical terms, a slogan is … Continue reading Why improved energy efficiency? →

Reality check on energy efficiency?

In a week when there has been a leaked document saying that energy efficiency is just a ‘slogan’, Andrew Nikiforum writes on the Tyee website from Canada that energy efficiency is not the solution we have grown to expect it to be. He states that the more ‘efficient’ our technology, the more resources we consume … Continue reading Reality check on energy efficiency? →

Creating awareness of impact of improved energy efficiency needed more than ever

While OECD countries have had energy efficiency and energy conservation policies and programmes since the oil crises in the 1970s, we are still confronted with the need to create awareness to different consumer groups. An article on the Trade Arabia website discusses awareness as part of the Dubai Demand Side Management targets. Awareness 'key … Continue reading Creating awareness of impact of improved energy efficiency needed more than ever →

New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency

Juanita Constible writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about a new report from ACEEE. The impact from improved energy efficiency is quite impressive. Energy Efficiency Saves Lives, Avoids Huge Health Costs Achievable and commonsense energy efficiency measures could help save six American lives every day and avoid up to $20 billion in … Continue reading New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency →