Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026

Sabine Mauderer, first deputy government of the Deutsche Bundesbank, argues in the Financial Times, that more clarity is needed on the energy transition. The recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, she says, highlights how dependence on fossil fuels remains a major economic and geopolitical vulnerability, reinforcing the need to accelerate the global energy transition. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026 →

Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings

In an article on The Conversation website, Zhonghua Zheng Assistant Professor in Data Science and Environmental Analytics, University of Manchester discusses how traffic is not just a source of pollution and emissions—it is also a significant contributor to urban heat, and reducing vehicle traffic can help cities adapt to climate change. How traffic makes … Continue reading Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings →

Lower bills, more renewables: Victoria’s energy transition pays off

Victoria Australia's energy regulator has confirmed that electricity prices will fall across all five distribution zones in 2026–27, reducing annual bills for households and small businesses, driven by lower wholesale electricity costs, declining environmental compliance costs, and growing contributions from renewable energy. The decision adds to evidence that investments in renewables, energy efficiency programmes and … Continue reading Lower bills, more renewables: Victoria’s energy transition pays off →

“They (the tech bros) love nuclear, and they’re going to be very angry when they discover what everybody discovers, which is nuclear is kind of expensive and long and complicated”

Giles Parkinson writes on the Renew Economy website about the hype about small modular reactors and how renewable energy is much more the future solution than these small nuclear reactors. Okay, not everyone agrees obviously. Nuclear needs to build up to 8,000 SMRs just to catch up with wind and solar. By 2035, they … Continue reading “They (the tech bros) love nuclear, and they’re going to be very angry when they discover what everybody discovers, which is nuclear is kind of expensive and long and complicated” →

Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation

The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation →

The public has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability

Mallika Singhal writes on the 350.org website that new surveys confirm that the public across 13 countries know fossil fuels lead to conflict, and renewable energy is key to stability and security. People are ready for the energy transition. Governments need to catch up. What happens when a geopolitical crisis strikes? When wars start … Continue reading The public has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability →

Why scientists removed the worst climate scenario

In an article on The Conversation website, Andrew King, ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne explains why climate scientists removed the most extreme emissions scenario, RCP8.5, not because climate change threats were exaggerated, but because the global expansion of clean … Continue reading Why scientists removed the worst climate scenario →

Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026

This current energy crisis with the blockade of shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is getting more and more serious every day. The Guardian reports that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warned on Thursday that oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026 →

The hidden legal barrier to ending fossil fuels

Susan Ann Samuel, Postdoctoral Researcher, International Climate Politics, University of Leeds and Gunjan Soni Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Mahindra University write on The Conversation website about the process known as the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). The article argues that international investment rules known as ISDS are becoming a major obstacle to phasing … Continue reading The hidden legal barrier to ending fossil fuels →

New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement

This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, provides data and analysis to support the COP30 Presidency’s Roadmap for Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels (TAFF) initiative, offering a roadmap based on renewables, electrification, energy efficiency, grids and sustainable fuels. The global energy transition is entering a new phase shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rising electricity … Continue reading New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement →