Important events coming soon to Australia and Austria

While there are many events planned for the coming months, there are two in particular that EiD would like to draw your attention to. • National Energy Efficiency Conference 2017 in Australia Registrations are now open for the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2017, which will take place on 20 - 21 November at … Continue reading Important events coming soon to Australia and Austria →

What progress are we seeing in the energy performance of buildings?

Improving the energy performance of our buildings is at the heart of our energy efficiency strategies. Erin Mundahl writes on the insidesources website about evidence that shows limited progress. What is your experience? Building Energy Use Per Person Flat Since 1990, Showing Limits of Energy Efficiency Last week, Washington, D.C. gained a new honor, … Continue reading What progress are we seeing in the energy performance of buildings? →

Why energy efficiency is important

It is always important to get different perspectives on the importance of improving energy efficiency. While there has never been more pressure for industry to use less energy, energy efficiency measures are sometimes perceived as a greater risk than the rewards they can bring. Jukka Tolvanen, ABB’s energy efficiency expert, explains the benefits on the … Continue reading Why energy efficiency is important →

World Sustainable Energy Days 2018 – Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass

The World Sustainable Energy Days organisers have announced the upcoming programme for the Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass. Dedicated to the next generation of professionals and experts, the two conference tracks present the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of biomass and energy efficiency. The Young Researchers Conference … Continue reading World Sustainable Energy Days 2018 – Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass →

Why improving energy performance of buildings in Canada will help meet Paris climate obligations

Karen Tam Wu and Julia Langer write an important article on the Policy Options website, calling for bold action in Canada’s buildings sector. This may be about Canada but it is a message for all of us. Shifting to energy-efficient homes and buildings will help us reach our 2030 Paris Agreement target, and it … Continue reading Why improving energy performance of buildings in Canada will help meet Paris climate obligations →

How to re-invigorate improving energy performance of commercial buildings

We have much to do to improve the energy performance of all our buildings. Bert Valdman, president of Seattle-based Optimum Energy writes on the Sustainable Brands website about what it can take to “spark progress” in improving the energy efficiency of commercial buildings. Building Energy Efficiency Has Stalled — Here’s How to Spark Progress … Continue reading How to re-invigorate improving energy performance of commercial buildings →

Taking stock

A committee of the European Parliament that is reviewing the Commission’s proposed clean energy package has just done something hopeful: it voted for a binding 40% energy efficiency target for 2030. The Commission had called for a binding 30% target and many members of Council (and others) oppose even 30%, and do not want the … Continue reading Taking stock →

California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency

September comes around and we start thinking about the grape harvest and the wines that will soon be produced. We seldom think of the energy the industry uses. Emily Holbrook writes about a new programme in California on the energy manager today website. Wineries 'Crush' It, Save More than Half a Million with PG&E … Continue reading California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency →

New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada

Canada has had a stop-start approach to energy efficiency policies and programmes since the first oil crises. The problem is that the economy is very energy intensive and for a variety of reasons, it is necessary to address these issues. A new report by the Conference Board of Canada explains where the country is and … Continue reading New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada →

Blog from Energy Advice Exchange – “Main barrier to domestic energy efficiency is cost . . .”

A few weeks ago, a news item on the Energy Live News website in the UK raised the issue of cost as the reason why consumers were not investing in energy efficiency. That’s fair, as a starting point. We are always told how expensive energy-efficient technologies or energy renovations are, whether it is true or … Continue reading Blog from Energy Advice Exchange – “Main barrier to domestic energy efficiency is cost . . .” →