Energy in Demand News, October 19-20, 2025

In his landmark 2006 analysis, the economist Lord Nicholas Stern concluded that climate action would cost less than the damage caused by inaction and that climate change was the greatest market failure the world had ever seen. It caused shockwaves at the time and really did influence the direction of climate change actions. Just not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 19-20, 2025 →

EU’s energy transition: the choice is not whether to enlarge or to decarbonise—it’s whether to do both smartly or not

Elisabetta Cornago writes on the Centre for European Reform about how enlargement of the EU should take place to ensure that climate ambitions are maintained. What are your views? Europe’s Climate Future Calls for Smart Enlargement As it prepares for another wave of enlargement, bringing in candidate countries from the Western Balkans and Eastern … Continue reading EU’s energy transition: the choice is not whether to enlarge or to decarbonise—it’s whether to do both smartly or not →

Energy in Demand News, October 12-13, 2025

EiD is always trying to encourage zero carbon transport. It was a pleasant surprise to see such an article in The Economist this week. Entitled Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport, the article provides strong evidence that the cities that have promoted cycling have really benefited from lower congestion to better air quality. “In London … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 12-13, 2025 →

New Zealand’s energy transition: isn’t there a role for renewables?

Barry Barton, Professor of Law, University of Waikato, writing on The Conversation website, discusses the government’s recently released energy package that assumes fossil fuels are the only answer, and how little it connects with important reforms already underway. He argues that the proven merits of renewables and the work already underway to grow their contribution … Continue reading New Zealand’s energy transition: isn’t there a role for renewables? →

IEA’s Energy Business Council discuss market developments

Some 60 senior executives from leading companies shared their views this week on key trends for oil, gas, critical minerals, renewables, power systems and more. The IEA Energy Business Council (EBC) brings together some of the world’s largest companies involved in energy exploration, production and consumption, ranging from oil, natural gas and coal companies … Continue reading IEA’s Energy Business Council discuss market developments →

No, it’s not – Australia’s climate and energy minister described energy efficiency as ‘embroidery’ for renewables and electrification

Alan Pears writes on the Renew Economy website about how improved energy efficiency underpins our energy transition and is not merely “embroidery.” Efficiency is not “embroidery” for renewables and electrification – it’s fundamental How can energy efficiency compete with batteries and solar? Answer: It shouldn’t have to compete. It underpins cost-effective and socially beneficial … Continue reading No, it’s not – Australia’s climate and energy minister described energy efficiency as ‘embroidery’ for renewables and electrification →

Energy in Demand News, September 21-22, 2025

An EU directive, known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, approved in 2024 is causing problems for American oil companies. The New York Times reports that the Executive Director of Exxon, Darren Woods, is now urging Europe to rescind this directive which makes companies track climate pollution. Woods called the EU regulations one part … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 21-22, 2025 →

Britain’s climate and energy transition: still much to do to get on track

Kevin Anderson, Chris Joneand Gaurav Gharde, all from the University of Manchester, write on The Conversation website about the climate U-turns that have taken place in the UK. Interestingly, they have criticised the Climate Change Committee for failing to hold the government accountable for backsliding on climate action. Is there backsliding in your country? … Continue reading Britain’s climate and energy transition: still much to do to get on track →

Trump team pushes for ouster of top IEA official

Charles Kennedy writes on the OilPrice website about a report from POLITICO’s E&E News that the Trump administration is aiming to replace a top-ranking official at the International Energy Agency. The US Administration is looking to push changes from the inside, no doubt. White House Looks to Oust IEA's Second-in-Command The United States looks … Continue reading Trump team pushes for ouster of top IEA official →

Energy in Demand News, July 27-28, 2025

It is summer time in Europe but the news has not slowed down. The post below on the IEA is disturbing and we can all hope that the US remains a member of the IEA in order to make a valuable contribution to our sustainable energy future. There is a good report from SciencesPo on … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 27-28, 2025 →