Category: energy policy

Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America

We all watch attentively at what the United States does in energy policy or climate change policies. The divisions between the executive and congress get much attention. The divisions between the Republicans and the Democrats equally get much attention. With the next presidential election race gaining momentum, Nick Butler writes an excellent blog in the … Continue reading Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America →

Reflecting on Turkey’s sustainable energy future

Everyone is preparing for the global climate conference in Paris later this year. Dr. Jörn Richert, assistant professor for energy governance at the Institute of Political Science at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, discusses in the Hurriyet Daily News the issues confronting Turkey as the country tries to be an important player on the … Continue reading Reflecting on Turkey’s sustainable energy future →

Reflecting on the struggles for Europe to create its energy union

Sometimes one finds the most thought-provoking posts on European energy policy come from sources outside Europe. Well, this is true about this New York Times article, written by David Buchan, research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.   Outside Forces Shape European Energy The European Union is struggling to create what it calls … Continue reading Reflecting on the struggles for Europe to create its energy union →

Investors need clear long-term policy signals but this is unfortunately lacking in the UK, many say

Criticism of the UK’s energy policy is coming from many sides. Fiona Harvey writes a good article in The Guardian about the lack of clarity damaging investment. There is a good quote by Michael Grubb, well known to many of us: “There is no evidence that privatised or nationalised energy systems are better. What really … Continue reading Investors need clear long-term policy signals but this is unfortunately lacking in the UK, many say →

California is trying to overcome energy efficiency’s verification problem

EiD makes no apologies about the number of posts devoted to developments in California. There is much to learn. Now Stephen Lacey writes on the GreenTech Media website about whether energy efficiency can finally become a metered resource. He writes about a pair of bills in California that may help bring the industry into the … Continue reading California is trying to overcome energy efficiency’s verification problem →

Progress being made in promoting renewables in Turkey

Turkey is hosting the G20 this year and that forum gives considerable attention to energy matters, including the energy efficiency action plan. Next year, Turkey is hosting the World Energy Council Congress. Recently a Turkish national became head of the International Energy Agency. Now Metehan Oguz writes on the Morning Consult website about the valuable … Continue reading Progress being made in promoting renewables in Turkey →

Discussing a major paradigm shift in the energy sector

The CleanTechnica website provided a very thought-provoking question and answer post on its website recently. Technology visionary Ad van Wijk from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands speaks about a major paradigm shift is underway in the energy sector, one that will upend the energy system as we know it.   Energy Sector … Continue reading Discussing a major paradigm shift in the energy sector →

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 →