Energy poverty is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon caused by various factors. It is defined as a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services and products. Despite widespread recognition and discussion of the topic, there are still several gaps in knowledge and practice. One aspect of energy poverty that remains largely … Continue reading New publication on updating the energy poverty and energy efficiency framework in rural areas across the EU
Category: energy transition
Recent modelling shows that domestic peak heat demand in UK is almost 50% lower than widely cited values
A recent article on the Cell Press website provides valuable insight into the impact of 100% electrification of domestic heat in the UK. Decarbonising heat in particular is often perceived as a daunting task since natural gas serves between 60 and 80% of the domestic heat sector in countries like the UK. While there has … Continue reading Recent modelling shows that domestic peak heat demand in UK is almost 50% lower than widely cited values
New uncertainties and challenges that stand in the way of Ghana’s latest efforts to develop an integrated aluminium industry
In an article on The Conversation website, Theophilus Acheampong, Associate Lecturer, University of Aberdeen and Matthew Tyce, Lecturer in International Political Economy, King's College London discuss how the clean energy transition is affecting Ghana’s ambitions for industrial development. Ghana’s decades-old ambition to build an integrated aluminium industry faces a new hurdle: the clean energy … Continue reading New uncertainties and challenges that stand in the way of Ghana’s latest efforts to develop an integrated aluminium industry
Energy in Demand News, March 24, 2024
"The state of the climate in 2023 gave ominous new significance to the phrase ‘off the charts.'" That quote introduced the World Meteorological Organization’s latest annual report. It confirms that 2023 was the hottest year on record by a clear margin. Records were broken for ocean heat, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice loss and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 24, 2024
The road to COP29: EU foreign affairs ministers want fossil fuel industry to pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries
EU foreign affairs ministers met earlier this week and argued that the fossil fuel industry needs to play a bigger role in addressing climate change. In an article on the Reuters website, Kate Abnett discusses the views of EU ministers. Fossil fuel sector should pay climate finance, EU ministers say The fossil fuel industry … Continue reading The road to COP29: EU foreign affairs ministers want fossil fuel industry to pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries
New report shows transport is the “problem child” of Europe’s climate efforts
Transport emissions in Europe have grown 26% since 1990 and greenhouse gases from sector could make up 44% of continent’s total output by 2030, says the campaign group Transport & Environment. Ajit Niranjan discusses the report’s findings in an article on the Guardian website. Campaigners warn over failure to curb Europe’s ‘runaway’ transport emissions … Continue reading New report shows transport is the “problem child” of Europe’s climate efforts
Energy in Demand News, March 17, 2024
Bain’s annual survey of 600-plus executives in oil and gas, utilities, chemicals, mining, and agribusiness, taken during COP28 and the weeks after is cause for concern. From that corporate perspective, the energy transition looks slower as it becomes even more difficult to ensure adequate investment returns, and progress diverges across a fragmenting world. About 62% … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 17, 2024
Blog by Jane Marsh: What You Need to Know About the World’s First Sustainable Gas Pipeline
The global energy landscape is swiftly pivoting toward sustainable solutions, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and combat climate change. Launching the world’s first sustainable gas pipeline is a landmark achievement in this transformative era. This pioneering project underscores France’s commitment to green energy and sets a new benchmark for the global energy sector. The Need … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: What You Need to Know About the World’s First Sustainable Gas Pipeline
Energy in Demand News, March 10, 2024
The World Trade Organization's Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) recently took place in Abu Dhabi (February 26-March 2). In its energy update, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) wrote that “fossil fuel subsidy reform conversations have made marked progress at the WTO. Last week, the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative—comprised of 48 members—delivered a new … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 10, 2024
Addressing consumer fatigue: with 70% of the expected benefits of the energy transition to be driven by changes in consumer consumption re-engaging households is key
Recent research by EY shows that there is a need to better connect with consumers in the energy transition. A collaborative, holistic approach to the energy transition, with consumers at the core, is how we will accelerate progress toward a fairer, greener, and better energy system that delivers more value for everyone. Beth Anton discusses … Continue reading Addressing consumer fatigue: with 70% of the expected benefits of the energy transition to be driven by changes in consumer consumption re-engaging households is key
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