New report from UK’s Energy Saving Trust on use of loans

The Energy Saving Trust has put together a policy brief on how loan schemes have and are being used in Scotland to encourage action to reduce emissions in homes and businesses. It is valuable to learn how effective they have been in Scotland. What is the experience in your country? Policy briefing: the use … Continue reading New report from UK’s Energy Saving Trust on use of loans →

Lessons to be learned in how France lowered its electricity consumption last winter

Ariane Millot, Research Associate in Energy Systems Modelling, Imperial College London and Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems at UCL discuss how France was able to lower its electricity consumption last winter by an impressive 10 %. To avoid shortages, France implemented a “sobriety plan” with the aim of lowering total energy consumption by … Continue reading Lessons to be learned in how France lowered its electricity consumption last winter →

Yes, there are ways to help renters improve the energy performance of their homes, so why aren’t they implemented?

Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the September issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry about an important energy efficiency initiative in Britain that is agonisingly slow to get off the ground. An initiative to improve the energy efficiency of Britain’s rented homes, begun 12 years ago, shows no sign … Continue reading Yes, there are ways to help renters improve the energy performance of their homes, so why aren’t they implemented? →

UK starts novel “energy cafes” to provide personalised face-to-face guidance on enhancing home energy efficiency

Providing advice to consumers to take steps to improve the energy performance of their homes is vital.The UK government has backed some new schemes offering personalised advice to increase energy bill savings. Let’s hope they get rolled out throughout the UK. Dimitris Mavrokefalidis discusses the advice schemes in an article on the Energy Live News … Continue reading UK starts novel “energy cafes” to provide personalised face-to-face guidance on enhancing home energy efficiency →

UK’s National Grid is preparing to pay people to reduce their electricity usage at peak times again

Emily Gosden writes on The Times website about the plans to pay people to reduce their electricity use at peak times next winter. Are readers aware of such initiatives in other countries? National Grid set to revive ‘demand flexibility’ payments for saving electricity National Grid is preparing to pay people to reduce their electricity … Continue reading UK’s National Grid is preparing to pay people to reduce their electricity usage at peak times again →

New financial support to address energy poverty in Ireland

Kira Taylor writes on the Euractiv website about new support for people at risk of energy debt and to retrofit low-income homes. Dublin approves plan to tackle energy poverty The government approved on Tuesday its plan to tackle energy poverty and to help the poorest households adequately heat their homes amid cold snaps and … Continue reading New financial support to address energy poverty in Ireland →

New report on saving energy for Europe – contrasting EU states’ measures

Research from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) indicates that the measures to reduce gas and electricity consumption taken so far by EU states are insufficient to meet EU targets. EU targets may be reached if high prices lead to large consumers reducing their consumption. Measures to reduce energy usage also reduce the pressure on rising … Continue reading New report on saving energy for Europe – contrasting EU states’ measures →

“It’s easier to save energy when you can see the energy you’re using”

In an article in the November/December issue of Energy in Business & Industry magazine, Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, questions quite how successful attempts to use the residential smart metering system to alter demand peaks this winter can possibly be. There is no longer any requirement for an energy company to … Continue reading “It’s easier to save energy when you can see the energy you’re using” →

New EEA publication on Europe’s commitments for sustainability and energy system from the perspective multiple, interconnected crises

The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessments have shown that Europe and world face unprecedented environment and climate challenges that require ambitious policy responses, such as the European Green Deal. Published recently, EEA Signals 2022 looks at Europe’s commitments for sustainability and energy system from the perspective multiple, interconnected crises. Moving towards sustainability in times … Continue reading New EEA publication on Europe’s commitments for sustainability and energy system from the perspective multiple, interconnected crises →

15 ways to conserve energy and save on your electric bill

Energysage has produced a handy tool to learn more about how to conserve energy and electricity in your home. Given the price of electricity these days, these tips can be quite valuable to EiD readers. Let us know how useful they are to you. What is energy conservation? At its core, energy conservation is the practice … Continue reading 15 ways to conserve energy and save on your electric bill →