Often the agriculture sector gets overlooked in terms of potential energy efficiency improvements. Jonathan Riley writes in the Farmers Weekly website about the National Farmers Union encouraging farmers to take advantage of the tax incentives. He also lists the eligible equipment that can be supported. Farmers urged to use tax breaks to buy energy-efficient … Continue reading British farmers encouraged to take advantage of financial scheme to invest in energy-efficient machinery
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While carbon taxes have their appeal, there are easier ways to fund sustainable energy
Steve Cohen writes on the Earth Institute website of Columbia University that efforts should be on reducing the costs of renewable energy rather than increasing the costs of fossil fuels. He states that we “need to stop scolding people for "misbehavior" and start figuring out how to reduce the environmental impact of the things that … Continue reading While carbon taxes have their appeal, there are easier ways to fund sustainable energy
Proposals for alternative mechanisms for funding emissions reduction schemes
Annabel Andrews writes on the newpower website about a new study in the UK that shows that it would be more effective to pay for energy policy through taxation. What are your views? Paying for energy policy through taxation would reduce energy bills for 70% of households, says UKERC Some 70% of UK households … Continue reading Proposals for alternative mechanisms for funding emissions reduction schemes
Smarter subsidies and not tariffs are a better way to sustain the US solar industry
There are many concerns about current policies from the Trump Administration on almost all aspects of the low-carbon energy transition. Edward Barbier, Professor of Economics and Terry Iverson, Associate Professor of Economics at Colorado State University provide their own alternatives to the tariffs imposed on imported solar panels. There are better ways to foster … Continue reading Smarter subsidies and not tariffs are a better way to sustain the US solar industry
Innovative approach to how consumers can access advanced energy technology
Peter Kelly-Detwiler writes on the Forbes website about a novel approach to increase investments in energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors. Can A Subscription Approach Help Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Energy Technology? For decades, the energy efficiency industry has – to a large degree – been stymied in its effort to transform … Continue reading Innovative approach to how consumers can access advanced energy technology
Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses
The Green Investment Group, formerly known as the Green Investment Bank, before it was sold to Australia’s Macquarie Bank, has launched an important new funding service to help businesses. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the Business Green website. Green Investment Group launches 'pay-as-you save' green energy offer New Energy Solutions service will … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses
Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
Industry is starting to get some answers
Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our opinions. There is also a need to learn from the experience of others. This is equally true for managers and technicians when we plan for … Continue reading Industry is starting to get some answers
Latest update on climate adaptation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Caribbean Resilience Receives Boost Over the month of July, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a number of grants that will support climate and disaster risk … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance
