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 →

Energy in Demand News, February 18, 2024

Financing the climate and energy transition is facing ever more difficulties – as I’m sure you see in your own country. At the global level, COP26 in Glasgow approved the Just Energy Transition Partnerships, a landmark climate finance framework endorsed by world leaders as a way to fund the green transition in poorer countries. However, … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 18, 2024 →

Energy in Demand News, February 11, 2024

In all the important climate and energy news this week, two developments stand out. In a case that has lasted 12 years, this week the climate scientist Michael Mann won his defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers who compared his depictions of global heating to the work of a convicted child molester. “I hope this … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 11, 2024 →