France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”

Audrey Garric writes on the Le Monde website about latest developments in France’s energy transition. GHG emissions rose again in the third quarter of 2024. Other indicators are in the red, such as the pace of energy retrofits and vehicle electrification.   The green transition: Is France veering off course? It's probably not the Christmas … Continue reading France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”

Without meaningful action, net zero by 2050 for the aviation sector will never be achieved

In an article on The Conversation website, Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL and Iain Hanson, Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL discuss how to make aviation more sustainable. What are your views?   Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now Many of us feel guilt when we … Continue reading Without meaningful action, net zero by 2050 for the aviation sector will never be achieved

Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above

Research from epIMS, the energy performance and compliance platform tailored for landlords, reveals a growing emphasis on energy efficiency in the property market. Eve Tawfick discusses the findings in an article on the Today’s Conveyancer website. What is the situation in your country?   Energy Efficiency on the Rise: 60% of Homes Sold, Let, or … Continue reading Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above

Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025

The Italian energy giant Eni has just fired up the world’s most powerful supercomputer outside the US as it races rivals to build the technology infrastructure needed to better explore for new sources of oil and gas. The supercomputer cost €100 million, reports the Financial Times (behind a paywall). The supercomputer took fifth place in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025

AI and the energy transition

Najla Al Midfa writes on the TRENDS Research & Advisory website about how AI is transforming the energy transition. TRENDS Research & Advisory is an independent research institute based in the UAE. What are your views?   AI in Energy Transformation: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in the Modern Energy Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) and energy … Continue reading AI and the energy transition

Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked.

During this summer, the European Commission published in the OJ (Official Journal) a series of Recommendations and guidelines, addressed to member states, for the transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 which must be adopted by October 11, 2025: 2024/2143 setting out guidelines for the interpretation of Article 3 as regards the energy efficiency … Continue reading Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked.

Europe’s biggest and greenest electric battery factory is having a bumpy period but there’s a strong industrial will for Sweden to remain a green tech role model

In an article on the BBC News website, Maddy Savage writes about the impact of the financial problems of Northvolt, Sweden’s battery developer and manufacturer, founded in 2015 by two former Tesla executives, filed for Chapter 11 reorganisation on November 21, 2024.   Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes Heavy snow blends into … Continue reading Europe’s biggest and greenest electric battery factory is having a bumpy period but there’s a strong industrial will for Sweden to remain a green tech role model

Shell had been caught out using “what in essence are fake carbon offsets”

Shell used rice-farming offsets for “carbon neutral” LNG campaign – but farmers and local authorities said no project activities took place. Matteo Civillini writes on the Climate Home News website about a rather serious form of greenwashing.   How Shell greenwashed gas with sham Chinese carbon credits Since 2022, Shell has sold more than 20 … Continue reading Shell had been caught out using “what in essence are fake carbon offsets”

Energy in Demand News, December 22, 2024

The biodiversity hit to economies is estimated at up to US$25 trillion a year, according to The Financial Times (behind a paywall). This is equivalent to one-quarter of global GDP lost annually because industries fail to factor in the damage their operations cause across systems. “Tackling biodiversity loss, climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 22, 2024

Blog by Ellie Gabel: The impact of evolving environmental regulations on the energy sector

You have likely heard experts suggest energy regulations will be more robust and stringent in the coming years. Organizations are preparing for a culture shift in how they navigate regulatory frameworks in a more sustainable world. How will this impact your industry and workflow? Why Should Expectations Change for Energy Workers? The world’s energy demand … Continue reading Blog by Ellie Gabel: The impact of evolving environmental regulations on the energy sector