Energy upgrade the building stock, IEA tells UK government

Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in a column in the September issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, takes a look at a new report from the IEA which highlights the need for the UK to address the energy efficiency of existing buildings. Appraisal of the UK’s energy policy Every … Continue reading Energy upgrade the building stock, IEA tells UK government →

Can fuel poverty be eliminated or “must this goal always remain just beyond our grasp?”

The UK Committee on Fuel Poverty has published its 2024 on progress in addressing fuel poverty. Fuel poverty has flatlined says the Committee on Fuel Poverty - current policies to reduce fuel poverty have not continued a downward trajectory in fuel poor households. The Chair asks the following question: “When the Government introduced a fuel … Continue reading Can fuel poverty be eliminated or “must this goal always remain just beyond our grasp?” →

World Economic Forum: “We therefore have one message for all businesses and policy-makers: Get ready to act on energy efficiency to meet global climate goals and achieve an effective energy transition.”

Ramya Krishnaswamy, Head, Institutional Communities and ESG Initiative; Executive Committee Member, World Economic Forum and Rob Turner, Partner, PwC UK provide an important message of the importance of energy efficiency in an article on the WEF website. Five policy actions to help countries double energy efficiency and meet climate goals Countries need to double … Continue reading World Economic Forum: “We therefore have one message for all businesses and policy-makers: Get ready to act on energy efficiency to meet global climate goals and achieve an effective energy transition.” →

The benefits of the UK aligning with the EU’s buildings energy policy framework

The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has a proud legacy in the UK - policymakers would be wise to implement its latest initiatives, argues Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a friend of EiD in an article of the Business Green website. Why the UK should remain aligned with … Continue reading The benefits of the UK aligning with the EU’s buildings energy policy framework →

Energy in Demand News, June 2, 2024

Remember that the elections for the European Parliament are this coming week, June 6-9th. To help citizens to make informed choices on which political parties to lend their vote next week, CAN Europe cooperated with a number of climate and environmental organisations to create the EU Parliament Scoreboard – a tool which analyses European Parliament … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 2, 2024 →

German government commits to CCS and hydrogen

In an article on the Euractiv website, a Reuters news item discusses this week’s approval by the German cabinet accelerate the integration of hydrogen and carbon capture into the country’s energy and industrial systems. German cabinet approves carbon capture and hydrogen plans Germany’s cabinet approved on Wednesday (29 May) two draft bills to accelerate … Continue reading German government commits to CCS and hydrogen →

Energy in Demand News, March 31, 2024

New oil and gasfields are expected to grow fourfold despite IEA warnings, the Financial Times (behind a paywall) reported this week in their energy newsletter. At least 20 new oil and gasfields reached final investment decisions worldwide last year and “this figure to grow nearly fourfold by the end of the decade, with another 31bn … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 31, 2024 →

“Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent years, as other EU countries have done, is not convincing”

Catalina Mihai writes on the Euractiv website about reaction to Romania’s justification for not reducing natural gas use. And there are no plans to reduce its gas consumption in the future. Romania’s pretext for not taking steps to reduce energy consumption slammed Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent … Continue reading “Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent years, as other EU countries have done, is not convincing” →

New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU

Energy poverty is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon caused by various factors. It is defined as a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services and products. Despite widespread recognition and discussion of the topic, there are still several gaps in knowledge and practice. One aspect of energy poverty that remains largely … Continue reading New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU →

Rats leaving a sinking ship: how the European Energy Charter helped energy efficiency

In an article in the March issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, looks at the evolution of the international Energy Charter Treaty and why the UK government has decided to withdraw from its obligations. Is the Energy Charter Treaty a sinking ship? Later this … Continue reading Rats leaving a sinking ship: how the European Energy Charter helped energy efficiency →