This week’s briefs

There is important news from the IEA Demand Side Management Task 24, from Poland about renewable energy support, from important energy efficiency results in India, and concern over poor energy savings results in Ireland. • News from IEA Demand Side Management Task 24 Task 24 on Behaviour Change in DSM just published a valuable … Continue reading This week’s briefs →

Utility programmes in Michigan disproportionately benefit wealthier customers

We have had utility programmes for decades and the EU even has specific obligations under the Energy Efficiency Directive. It is interesting to see this article by Andy Balaskovitz in the Midwest Energy News website. Have any of you had similar findings? In Michigan, study shows utility energy savings mostly benefit wealthier customers Michigan … Continue reading Utility programmes in Michigan disproportionately benefit wealthier customers →

India focusing on best practice in energy efficiency

Energy transitions are never easy and there are always mixed messages. While India is still using coal and other fossil fuels far too much there are encouraging developments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. A news item in the New Indian Express states that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is requiring his officials to study … Continue reading India focusing on best practice in energy efficiency →

Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses

The Green Investment Group, formerly known as the Green Investment Bank, before it was sold to Australia’s Macquarie Bank, has launched an important new funding service to help businesses. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the Business Green website. Green Investment Group launches 'pay-as-you save' green energy offer New Energy Solutions service will … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses →

Progress being made in reducing fuel poverty levels in Scotland

Douglas Fraser writes on the BBC website about the progress made in 2016 to reduce the level of those households considered in fuel poverty. Interestingly, two thirds of the change was explained by falling energy prices, and one third by improved energy efficiency. While the progress was good, now the challenge is underway to help … Continue reading Progress being made in reducing fuel poverty levels in Scotland →

This week’s briefs

This week there are some items that should be of interest to you. First, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) provides an explanatory note on why the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, that is currently under revision, must focus on energy needs. Second, there is a good article on how to minimise … Continue reading This week’s briefs →

California Energy Commission unanimously adopted energy-saving targets for 2030

As Europe is still in the process of revising its targets for 2030, California has established a new energy savings target for 2030. Given the lack of leadership at the federal level, this is welcome news. Mohit Chhabra explains in an article on the Natural Resources Defense Council. California Establishes a Path to an … Continue reading California Energy Commission unanimously adopted energy-saving targets for 2030 →

Impact of consumer awareness on electricity demand in the Philippines

Lenie Lectura writes on the Business Mirror website in the Philippines about the impact on Manila’s Electric Companies sales of increased awareness of energy efficiency opportunities. Consumer awareness on saving power seen to cut Meralco sales Increasing awareness on various ways on how to save electricity is expected to adversely affect the Manila Electric … Continue reading Impact of consumer awareness on electricity demand in the Philippines →

How our changing lifestyles are impacting on our overall electricity consumption

Our increase in the use of various digital devices and other new appliances, Erin Mundahl writes on the InsideSources website to explain why overall electricity bills have not really changed in the US, even though programmes to improve the energy efficiency of major appliances have seen significant gains. With the Growth of Energy Saving … Continue reading How our changing lifestyles are impacting on our overall electricity consumption →

Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector

It is encouraging to see the modern advances being made in Iran’s agriculture sector. Increasingly smart technologies and the Internet of Things are being used. It is well explained in an article in the Financial Tribune, the first Iranian English economic daily. IoT Solutions to Improve Agro Sector, Energy Efficiency Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati … Continue reading Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector →