This EnR report presents an overview of how business associations across 16 European countries are helping Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) advance towards sustainability and net zero. Drawing on survey responses from sectoral business associations and expert interviews, it reveals that while 67% of associations have formal sustainability objectives, only 38% believe SMEs prioritise sustainability … Continue reading The European Energy Network has published “Supporting SMEs in the Energy Transition: Insights from European Business Associations”
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New IEA report on employment in the global energy sector
The latest IEA report shows employment in the global energy sector expanding twice as fast as the rate for the overall economy, even as skilled labour bottlenecks pose rising risks trong investment in energy infrastructure drove a 2.2% rise in energy jobs last year, nearly double the rate of employment growth for the wider global … Continue reading New IEA report on employment in the global energy sector
EU walks back 2035 all-electric target, permitting some new combustion engine cars
A last-minute deal in Berlin ensured the death of the combustion engine ban — a previously unthinkable outcome. Jordyn Dahl writes on the Politico website about the Commission’s latest plan that now goes to the European Parliament and Council. Also, check out the latest article by Monica Frassoni. She argues why the electric transition is … Continue reading EU walks back 2035 all-electric target, permitting some new combustion engine cars
Energy in Demand News, December 14-15, 2025
It’s not the year-end headline we wanted: “Three-year temperature average set to exceed 1.5C for first time,” writes the Financial Times. While not breaking news, it is still a shock to think that 10 years after the landmark Paris climate agreement, we’ve landed here. “Temperatures are on track to exceed the 1.5C threshold of average … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 14-15, 2025
France updates its 2050 carbon neutrality roadmap
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, France released on Friday a revamped climate plan promising to phase out oil and gas and sharply increase electricity use. The following is an AFP news item from the France24 website. France updates net-zero plan, with fossil fuel phaseout The updated strategy was unveiled on … Continue reading France updates its 2050 carbon neutrality roadmap
New report from CAN Europe: Small Modular Distractors: Why a European SMR strategy hinders the energy transition
Small modular reactors are not a viable solution to decarbonising our energy system and supporting a transition to net zero. The technology has not been demonstrated at any sort of scale, with great unknowns when it comes to design. CAN Europe’s latest report details how SMR projects have been shown to be significantly delayed compared to … Continue reading New report from CAN Europe: Small Modular Distractors: Why a European SMR strategy hinders the energy transition
Energy in Demand News, December 7-8, 2025
A World Meteorological Organization study finds that the Arab region is warming at twice the global average, reports the Financial Times. “The study found extreme events last year affected 3.8mn people and led to more than 300 deaths, mainly from heatwaves and floods. . . . The region covering 22 countries — stretching from the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 7-8, 2025
New UN ECE publication on energy efficiency
The UN Economic Commission for Europe has published a new report that reframes the policy questions from “Which energy efficiency technologies should be deployed?” to “How to design the system, so that proven measures scale, persist, and stay affordable?” It firmly positions energy efficiency as a first-order system resource and a cornerstone for achieving sustainable … Continue reading New UN ECE publication on energy efficiency
Reframing climate change as security policy: The water–fire challenge for Canada”
In an article on the Policy Magazine website, Thomas Axworthy, Public Policy Chair at Massey College in Canada discusses the country’s water-fire national security crisis. arguing that there is no room for backsliding. This is an important argument for more than Canada. Fire, Water, and National Security: Why Canada Cannot Backslide In September of … Continue reading Reframing climate change as security policy: The water–fire challenge for Canada”
New report from Siemens: From Pilots to Performance – Scaling Sustainability Impact with AI
A report from Siemens finds industrial AI is cutting energy use and carbon, as manufacturers move beyond pilots to large-scale deployment. Georgia Collins discusses the report in an article on the Manufacturing Digital website. How Industrial AI Boosts Sustainability and Performance Artificial intelligence and sustainability have become two of the most important factors and challenges … Continue reading New report from Siemens: From Pilots to Performance – Scaling Sustainability Impact with AI
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