Category: energy policy

It appears that the western Balkans are not convinced about the low-carbon energy transition

No one said the energy transition would be easy. Kalina Oroschakoff writes on the Politico website that the western Balkans aren’t buying into the EU’s energy policies, that they are supposed to be adopting as part of the pre-accession process.   Coal fouls Balkans’ EU ambitions The western Balkans are hoping to join the European … Continue reading It appears that the western Balkans are not convinced about the low-carbon energy transition →

Balancing national politics and the need to decarbonise in the UK

The Financial Times provided a very good editorial this week about the Conservative government’s path from environmental trailblazers to considering it a faddish agenda. It will be curious to see the stance that the British government takes at the global climate summit later this year in Paris.   A positive plan is needed to decarbonise … Continue reading Balancing national politics and the need to decarbonise in the UK →

The impact of China’s economic slowdown on the energy sector

Nick Butler writes a good blog in the Financial Times about the dynamics of the energy sector in China, given the current economic situation. There are definitely implications for all of us, given the size of China’s economy.   The energy implications of China’s downturn The Chinese economy is clearly going through its most serious … Continue reading The impact of China’s economic slowdown on the energy sector →

Call for deep changes to the way Europe runs and regulates its electricity sector

Tobias Buck writes in the Financial Times how one of Europe’s biggest power companies sees the need for major reforms in order to better promote renewable energy.   Iberdrola calls for energy reforms to back ‘efficient’ renewables The boss of one of Europe’s biggest power companies has called for deep changes to the way the … Continue reading Call for deep changes to the way Europe runs and regulates its electricity sector →

Michigan is discussing about the disproportionate impact energy has on the most vulnerable in the state

Patrick Kenneally writes an important post on the US Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) staff blog, Switchboard, about a recent event in Michigan about how to make safe, affordable, and job-creating energy resources available to the poor. The lessons go well beyond Michigan.   NRDC Tells Regulators and Lawmakers in Lansing that Clean Energy Helps … Continue reading Michigan is discussing about the disproportionate impact energy has on the most vulnerable in the state →

China’s energy policy is contradictory – but it is shifting

For those of you who are following the developments in China, this blog by Nick Butler for the Financial Times will give you plenty to think about.   Can China change its energy policy? The signals are clear – but contradictory. China has embraced the concept of climate change and is allowing officials to discuss … Continue reading China’s energy policy is contradictory – but it is shifting →

Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition

The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition →

Thoughts on the energy transition

Nick Butler writes a very good blog on the Financial Times website arguing that change doesn’t come just through legislation and international treaties. He argues that technology is arguably much more important and “there is growing evidence that some fundamental changes are coming that will over time put a question mark over investments in the … Continue reading Thoughts on the energy transition →