The growing importance of the EU Emissions Trading System

Derided for a decade for its ineffectiveness, this European emissions trading mechanism is now taking on a new significance writes Philippe Escande in an article on Le Monde website. Climate: 'The EU emissions trading system is now proving relevant' It can take a lot of patience, experimentation and tenacity to see a good idea … Continue reading The growing importance of the EU Emissions Trading System →

New EEA briefing on urgency to decarbonise heating

About half of the EU’s final energy consumption goes to heating, making it a key focus area in Europe’s efforts to improve energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this week, analyses this energy segment, urging investment in building renovations and modern renewable energy solutions. Renovations and … Continue reading New EEA briefing on urgency to decarbonise heating →

Blog from Jane Marsh: Can the U.S. EPA Do More to Regulate Emissions from Energy?

The climate crisis is becoming more of a concern than ever before. With global temperatures rising, it is no surprise that certain regions are experiencing the effects of climate change, such as melting ice caps, more severe natural disasters and extreme droughts. The U.S. EPA is well-known for establishing regulations and requirements for companies and … Continue reading Blog from Jane Marsh: Can the U.S. EPA Do More to Regulate Emissions from Energy? →

Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback

Christiaan De Beukelaer, Senior Lecturer in Culture & Climate at The University of Melbourne writes on The Conversation website about the potential for wind-powered cargo ships to make a comeback globally. Amid much scepticism, he found most objections to wind-propelled shipping are based on four myths that can be easily debunked. Wind-powered cargo ships … Continue reading Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback →

European Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen

On February 13th, the European Commission proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive. These Acts are part of a broad EU regulatory framework for hydrogen which includes energy infrastructure investments and state aid rules, and legislative targets … Continue reading European Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen →

Fossil fuels still dominate the German heating market

A new heating report in Germany shows that oil and gas boilers continue to dominate the heating market. Heat pump sales, however, have increased more than 50%. According to the German heat pump association (BWP), the report “clearly shows that the incentives to switch heating systems to renewable technologies are not yet sufficient.” The heat … Continue reading Fossil fuels still dominate the German heating market →

With blockchain-backed solar projects leading the way towards a greener future, many are looking to blockchain as a viable option for their investments

Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts. Peter Bahorecz, chief networking officer at SunMoney Solar Group discusses the benefits of blockchain in an article on the Gulf Business website. Top 5 benefits of investing in blockchain-based solar energy programmes Blockchain-based solar energy investments have the unique … Continue reading With blockchain-backed solar projects leading the way towards a greener future, many are looking to blockchain as a viable option for their investments →

Italy is pushing back against EU directive aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings

As the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive slowly winds its way through the approval process from EU institutions, Crispian Balmer and Valentina Za write on the Reuters website that the new Italian government is throwing up some obstacles. How serious are they? Italy gets cold feet over EU greener buildings plan … Continue reading Italy is pushing back against EU directive aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings →

Examining different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change

Candelaria Bergero and Steve Davis from the University of California, Irvine write on The Conversation website about nine scenarios for aviation to reach net-zero carbon emissions. The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel Several major airlines have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury to fight … Continue reading Examining different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change →

Britain’s winter fuel support failing to tack high levels of fuel poverty

The billions paid out to pensioner households each winter in Britain are failing to tackle rising levels of fuel poverty, writes Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, on the BUSINESS GREEN website. This is an important message for all countries addressing fuel poverty. More quantitative easing than fuel poverty alleviation: The … Continue reading Britain’s winter fuel support failing to tack high levels of fuel poverty →