EU insurance, pensions and financial regulators have called for the creation of a €10bn to €65bn pool to close the insurance gap for disaster, the Financial Times reports. “As risks continue to grow, insurance coverage for natural catastrophes remains insufficient, leaving individuals, businesses and governments increasingly exposed to financial losses, undermining resilience and recovery efforts,”said … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 12-13, 2026
Category: energy transition
France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification
Liam Gilliver writes on the Euronews website that French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change. France wants to fast-track its electrification as the war on Iran continues to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel reliance with some new initiatives. In a … Continue reading France’s energy transition: wanting to fast-track its electrification
Is there a more innovative way to finance solar power?
Emily Chung writes on the CBC News website about how Canadian solar firms JCM Power and Stardust Solar are tapping into Africa's solar potential in Malawi. What is fascinating is that the Malawian government pays JCM in Malawian kwachas, which is quite a volatile currency. JCM Power's solution was to invest the kwachas into community … Continue reading Is there a more innovative way to finance solar power?
Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany
Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website about Germany’s new climate plan. Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid. Readers should also be aware of another article on Germany on the Euronews website. It’s title says it all: … Continue reading Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany
Europe escaped Russian gas — but not energy price shocks
Marzia Sesini, Research Team Leader - Molecules&Materials, European University Institute, and James Kneebone, Doctoral Researcher (D-MTEC), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich write on The Conversation website about Europe’s vulnerability in the gas market. It shows the difficulty maneuvring in the energy transition. It also reflects the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels as … Continue reading Europe escaped Russian gas — but not energy price shocks
New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
On the E3G website, Pepe Escrig, Leah Nyamey and Manon Dufour give an excellent briefing to prepare for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU. Making the EU’s climate and energy policy fit for the 2030s Europe is entering a new phase of its climate transition. The upcoming review of the EU’s climate and energy … Continue reading New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
It is encouraging to see Michel Denault, Professeur, optimisation et transition énergétique, HEC Montréal write on The Conversation website arguing for more energy efficiency. EiD is convinced. Are you? Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era How much will a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity cost in 2040? The short answer is: a lot. … Continue reading Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface
In an article on The Conversation website, Danny Coles, Senior Research Associate, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, discusses the potential for underwater turbines. Underwater turbines are gaining government support – our research maps their global potential Recent disruptions to oil supply in the Middle East have sent energy prices soaring, reminding countries … Continue reading One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface
New report from Bruegel on how Europe should respond to the Iranian gas shock
Compared to other parts of the world, the European Union is somewhat insulated from the disruption to gas supplies caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Though 20 percent of global liquefied natural gas (LNG), mainly from Qatar, passes through the Strait, only 8 percent of … Continue reading New report from Bruegel on how Europe should respond to the Iranian gas shock
Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
In an article on the Politico website, James Fernyhough, Elena Giordano, Ben Munster and Ben Makuch write about the impact of the current energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran. The European Commission’s energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of … Continue reading Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
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