EiD wants to give you some news that for the most part is heartening, given what is going on in Washington these days: Solar for All money unfrozen in New Hampshire New Hampshire gained access to much of its federal climate-related funding this week, including $47 million for Solar for All, according to NHPR. The … Continue reading Following latest American developments
Category: energy policy
The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”
The Bellona Environmental Foundation recently provided its views on the EC’s recently announced energy package. Headquartered in Norway, Bellona has evolved into a recognised technology- and solution-oriented organisation with offices in Oslo, Brussels, Berlin, and Vilnius. The EU’s Affordable Energy Action Plan – watt is it all about? On February 26th, the European Commission … Continue reading The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”
Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work
In an article on The Conversation website, Nara Monkam, Associate Professor of Public Economics, Chair in Municipal Finance within the Department of Economics, and Head of the Public Policy Hub at the University of Pretoria, University of Pretoria discusses what it will take to make green innovation work in Africa. Has finance for green … Continue reading Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work
EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration
The European Commission unveiled package in Kyiv to secure energy system and enable full integration with Europe. The package is described in a news item on the Renews website. Will the Commission have a similar package to promote energy efficiency? EU support to boost Ukraine renewables expansion In Kyiv this week, the European Commission … Continue reading EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration
A better way to measure fuel poverty is needed
Numerous households live in homes that are too cold for their physical and mental health and well-being. But the way we measure fuel poverty across the UK varies wildly, making policymaking solutions harder to come by. On the LSE blog website Abigail McKnight argues that we need a better way of measuring fuel poverty if … Continue reading A better way to measure fuel poverty is needed
Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025
It is encouraging that institutional investors with $1.5 trillion in funds have told asset managers to step up on climate action or risk being dumped, according to the Financial Times (behind a paywall). “A group of 26 financial institutions and pension funds from Australia to the US, including Scottish Widows, the People’s Partnership and Brunel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025
The IEA is under increasing scrutiny as the global energy landscape shifts under a second Trump administration
In an article on the Sasktoday website, Rashid Husain Syed gives his views on the Trump administration’s impact on global energy policy. What are your views? Opinion: IEA under fire as Trump reshapes global energy policy The fight over oil’s future intensifies as the IEA faces growing industry and political skepticism. The International Energy … Continue reading The IEA is under increasing scrutiny as the global energy landscape shifts under a second Trump administration
Trump’s decision to turn his back on climate change policy is a direct challenge to his own economic agenda
In an article on The Conversation website, Thomas Stuart, Lecturer in Communications, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria writes about the impact from the Trump Administration’s reversal of green initiatives. What are your views? Trump’s reversal of climate policies risks undermining U.S. manufacturing — and could cost people jobs United States President Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Trump’s decision to turn his back on climate change policy is a direct challenge to his own economic agenda
Upcoming event: World Sustainable Energy Days, European Energy Efficiency Conference, 6-7 March 2025
In 2025, the European Energy Efficiency Conference will show how to gain momentum and present policies, programmes and innovation to reach our goals together. The event is part of the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED), a leading annual conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality with over 650 participants from more than 60 countries. … Continue reading Upcoming event: World Sustainable Energy Days, European Energy Efficiency Conference, 6-7 March 2025
The shift to renewable energy in Africa must be a just transition
In an article on The Conversation website, Oyeniyi Abe, Research partner: Centre for Comparative Law, University of Cape Town and Victor Azubike, Assistant Professor in Law, University of Huddersfield discuss that the justice dimension must be included in energy policies in African countries. Readers should note that the New York Times (behind a paywall) reports … Continue reading The shift to renewable energy in Africa must be a just transition
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