Kelly Smith of WegoWise explains in greentechefficiency the similarities between two very different industries. It is not obvious that the energy efficiency community will want to take lessons from the shale gas industry but anything is possible. It would be good to get the views of EiD readers. Three Lessons Energy Efficiency Can Borrow From … Continue reading Can energy efficiency policy learn from other energy supply options?
Category: fracking
What you wanted to know about fracking but were afraid to ask
Bryan Burrough reviews a new book on fracking in the New York Times. The book provides an excellent account of the ‘fracking revoluton’ that has turned energy policy in all directions. ‘The Frackers’ and the Birth of an Energy Boom One could argue that, except for the Internet, the most important technological advance of the … Continue reading What you wanted to know about fracking but were afraid to ask
Putting environmental requirements on any shale gas development
The German Energy Blog writes about the European Parliament pushing for strict environmental regulations if fracking is to go ahead. No doubt the interest in fracking is such that better policies are certainly required. The European Commission is currently assessing the framework for shale gas production in the EU and may well consider appropriate regulation. … Continue reading Putting environmental requirements on any shale gas development
Shale gas and the dilemma for European energy policy
Stephen Erlanger provides an excellent review in the New York Times of the effect shale gas is having on energy policy in Europe. Interestingly, the CEO for the oil company Total provides an important comment on the situation. “But the issue is not shale gas,” about which there is a great deal of fear and … Continue reading Shale gas and the dilemma for European energy policy
Concerns about Europe’s competitiveness
Joshua Chaffin writes in the Financial Times about the warnings from the head of Germany’s largest utility about the advantage that the US has in energy costs. It does not mention that the US has always had some advantage because taxes and other forms of duties have always been higher in Europe. But the article … Continue reading Concerns about Europe’s competitiveness
Warning about the environmental consequences of shale gas
No doubt the battle continues about shale gas. Now, Fiona Harvey writes in the Guardian about the former UK scientific adviser weighing in to provide his warnings. Undoubtedly, this issue is going to go on and on. Sir David King warns against fracking Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the government, has warned … Continue reading Warning about the environmental consequences of shale gas
Lord Stern criticises Britain’s rush to frack
The Independent’s environment editor, Tom Bawden, reports on Lord Nicholas Stern’s latest criticisms of the Government’s rush into fracking without a thorough analysis of all its potential ramifications. Baseless economics': Lord Stern on David Cameron’s claims that a UK fracking boom can bring down price of gas Lord Stern, author of the hugely influential … Continue reading Lord Stern criticises Britain’s rush to frack
Shale gas on the rise?
On September 5th, Britain’s Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, gave strong support for fracking. "If we can have gas safely in this country that will mean jobs, tax revenue and greater energy security - so fracking is not the evil thing that some people try to make it out to be," he said on BBC’s Radio … Continue reading Shale gas on the rise?
Fracking on the march in Europe
The Netherlands has a long history exploiting its gas fields. Now, Matt Steinglass writes in the Financial Times about the steps underway for the Netherlands to exploit its shale gas reserves. It is amazing how much attention is being given in energy debates in Europe to fracking. Let’s hope that objectives to move to a … Continue reading Fracking on the march in Europe
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