Energy transition in Europe includes removing energy-gobbling halogen spotlights

There have been many important improvements in our lighting systems in recent years. Now, as explained by Arthur Neslen in The Guardian, new European ruling bans any new orders on GU10 spotlights and PAR30 floodlights, which can waste up to 10 times more energy than LEDs Halogen spotlights to be phased out across Europe … Continue reading Energy transition in Europe includes removing energy-gobbling halogen spotlights →

Energy transition in Britain is a bumpy road

We are repeatedly reading about problems in the UK with nuclear plans, with the closing of energy efficiency in buildings programmes, in cutbacks in subsidies for renewables. Ian Johnston writes a good article in The Independent, arguing that repeated changes by the government are driving away investors at the dawn of a new era in … Continue reading Energy transition in Britain is a bumpy road →

The energy transition in Britain

It is amazing to read every day about the ups and downs of Britain’s energy policy. There are plans to build 6 nuclear plants by different consortia, using different technologies. Obviously, everyone is reading about the plans for Hinkley Point C and the recent delays to review China’s role. Then we read about how the … Continue reading The energy transition in Britain →

Understanding energy policy in Massachusetts

We often get caught up in our own policy tangles, trying to figure out how to effect the changes that will achieve our long-term goals. It is instructive to see how policies develop elsewhere. John Rogers, a senior energy analyst, writes a very informative blog on the Union of Concerned Scientists website. You should enjoy … Continue reading Understanding energy policy in Massachusetts →

A stark statement on new UK government’s intentions on climate change and energy policy

Everyone is following the developments since Britain voted to leave the EU. New Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she is merging the Department of Energy and Climate Change with the department responsible for business. Ian Johnston writes in the Independent that it sends a message that she's not remotely bothered about global warming. … Continue reading A stark statement on new UK government’s intentions on climate change and energy policy →

Questions about the energy transition in China

Is there a contradiction in China’s commitment to greater sustainability? Wade Shepard raises the question on the Forbes website about the supposed contradiction between promoting renewable energy – for many environmental benefits – and yet the drive to construct more and more coal-fired power plants. What are your views? If China Is So Committed … Continue reading Questions about the energy transition in China →

Initial analysis on impact on energy sector after Brexit vote

Nick Butler provides a good blog on the Financial Times, however he refers to EU targets renewable energy without mentioning those for energy efficiency. Hopefully we will see one that includes energy efficiency and EiD welcomes any views from readers on the total impact. Brexit: the impact on UK energy policy At one level, … Continue reading Initial analysis on impact on energy sector after Brexit vote →

The energy transition in China includes checks on energy use by coal and steel companies

China knows it has many issues to deal with as it tackles economic development and environmental concerns. And those environmental concerns include both climate change and air pollution. The South China Morning Post provides news on a government order to have energy consumption checks conducted to reduce unnecessary demand. China orders checks on energy … Continue reading The energy transition in China includes checks on energy use by coal and steel companies →

Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits

It is important to look at the Brexit debate from different perspectives. Anna Dedhar and Nick Butler provide an important blog on the Financial Times website about the importance of positive engagement in energy policy even though the EU has only limited competence when it comes to energy policy. Brexit and European energy policy … Continue reading Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits →

The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners

Every country is facing a dynamic energy situation having to balance a transition to low-carbon economy with current low fossil fuel prices, ensuring energy security, keeping the economy moving forward and so on. Pelin Yenigün Dilek and David Schlissel from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis write in the Turkish Daily News discussing … Continue reading The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners →