G20 Leaders endorse the Energy Efficiency Leading Programme

On September 4 in Hangzhou China, the G20 Head of States endorsed the Energy Efficiency Leading Programme (EELP). The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) was designated as the key coordinating agency to oversee collaborative work under the EELP, in cooperation with other major international organisations. Mr Benoît Lebot, IPEEC’s Executive Director, added that … Continue reading G20 Leaders endorse the Energy Efficiency Leading Programme →

Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei

More and more we are learning about the benefits of improved energy efficiency in industry. There are some who are still not that convinced, but the message is gaining currency. With a week to go before the eceee industrial efficiency conference in Berlin, it is good to heard about the important savings in a good … Continue reading Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei →

Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News website describes the current market situation in India for energy efficient buildings. It is quite encouraging. Energy-Efficient Building Market to Grow at 9.6% CAGR to 2020 The global energy-efficient building market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6 percent during the … Continue reading Energy efficient buildings gaining popularity in India →

Republican leadership takes aim at appliance standards

One of the foundations of our energy efficiency policies in all OECD countries is our approach to minimum energy performance standards for appliances. One bill in Congress wants to eliminate all energy efficiency standards for appliances. Jay Hakes, an energy historian who has worked for three presidents on energy issues, writes on the Real Clear … Continue reading Republican leadership takes aim at appliance standards →

Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less

It is encouraging to see that there is a growing appreciation for the benefits of improved energy efficiency. V Rishi Kumar writes on The Hindu Business Line website about some important messages that were delivered at a recent energy efficiency summit in India. ‘Energy Efficiency will unlock hidden savings in manufacturing sector’ Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less →

Big opportunities for energy efficiency to help the economy

David B. Goldstein, writing on the Natural Resources Defense Council website, provides important reasons why improving energy efficiency has important benefits to our economies. Energy Efficiency Can Accelerate Economic Growth Both political candidates claim that America needs to accelerate economic growth. This is accepted as a worthy goal by Paul Krugman, who notes that … Continue reading Big opportunities for energy efficiency to help the economy →

Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting

This week in Europe it would have been nice to have been able to simply tint windows to keep the sun out. But as Scott Collie writes on the New Atlas website, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a energy-efficient thin film material that allows for relatively quick tinting. Energy-efficient … Continue reading Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting →

How sustainable energy improvements increase property value

Jacob Bayer, founder and CEO of of Luminext, a Brooklyn-based energy consulting firm, writes a good article on the Inman website about how energy efficiency improvements increase property value. The power of renewables and energy efficiency in real estate Key Takeaways Energy conservation, efficient lighting and building automation are now common -- so when … Continue reading How sustainable energy improvements increase property value →

Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints

As we more and more use the internet for our purchases, it is important to reflect on our carbon footprint. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about a new study that shows the opportunities that online purchasing create to lower the life cycle carbon footprints of consumer products. People would … Continue reading Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints →

There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight

We regularly talk about the low-carbon energy transition, but the transport sector struggles for alternatives. While there are growing efforts, it is important to stay focused on reducing emissions and improve fuel efficiency. An article on the American Journal of Transportation website about the “bold challenge” to increase fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions to … Continue reading There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight →