New research on the benefits of improved energy efficiency

It is always good to see new analysis undertaken to show the benefits of improved energy efficiency. The UK’s University of Manchester has recently reported on its university website about the results of several projects. Manchester research reveals the benefits of energy efficiency investment Several projects at The University of Manchester’s Urban Institute are … Continue reading New research on the benefits of improved energy efficiency →

Impact of expansion of renewable energy on vulnerable people

We take it for granted that greater deployment of renewables is good for all of us. Ronald Bailey writes on the Reason website that this is not necessarily true, that poor people are actually made poorer in many circumstances. What is your experience? Renewable Energy Mandates Are Making Poor People Poorer Escalating electricity prices … Continue reading Impact of expansion of renewable energy on vulnerable people →

National security and the implications of climate change

While this article is about Australia, it is an important message for all countries. Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations at The University of Queensland writes about a new Australian report that notes that climate change has a range of important security implications, both domestically and internationally. Senate report: climate change is a … Continue reading National security and the implications of climate change →

Impact of energy efficiency policies on energy consumption

We are always looking for more evidence of the impact of energy efficiency policies and programmes. Kevin Jarzomski and Nicholas Chase write on the American Journal of Transportation Website review scenarios developed in the US Energy Information Administration’s recent Annual Energy Outlook. Would you agree? Changing energy efficiency and fuel economy standards affects energy … Continue reading Impact of energy efficiency policies on energy consumption →

Understanding the benefits in switching to renewable energy

Ben Smee discusses in The Guardian about a new report in Australia that explains what the benefits will be by a shift to renewable energy. Hopefully the energy transition also included significant improvements in energy efficiency. It would be good to know. Shift to renewables would save Australians $20bn a year – report A … Continue reading Understanding the benefits in switching to renewable energy →

New study shows increased vulnerability of low-lying tropical islands

Rising sea levels are of concern, as we better understand the impacts of climate change. If any of you have been to the annual global UNFCCC climate conferences, representatives from island states have been vocally raising concern, as their futures are increasingly vulnerable. In a different view of the problem, Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis … Continue reading New study shows increased vulnerability of low-lying tropical islands →

Potential impact of climate change on pension funds

When it comes to addressing climate change, few things should be left unattended as we are finding out. This is true for our pension funds as explained by Shehab Khan in The Independent. While she writes about the UK, the concern is global. The UK Government admits there is "a lack of attention and outright … Continue reading Potential impact of climate change on pension funds →

New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency

Juanita Constible writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about a new report from ACEEE. The impact from improved energy efficiency is quite impressive. Energy Efficiency Saves Lives, Avoids Huge Health Costs Achievable and commonsense energy efficiency measures could help save six American lives every day and avoid up to $20 billion in … Continue reading New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency →

Important socio-economic impact expected from renewable energy expansion in India

We have all been watching the important developments taking place in India’s sustainable energy transition. Mukta Patil from IndiaSpend writes a comprehensive article on the Business Standard website about expected job creation in the next few years from the expansion of renewable energy. India's renewable energy sector can create 300,000 new jobs by 2020 … Continue reading Important socio-economic impact expected from renewable energy expansion in India →

Is air quality affecting house prices?

As we see our cities tackling air pollution, we understandably first turn to the health of their citizens. Katie Morley writes in The Telegraph about another concern, the impact on house prices. Have you experienced this? High pollution is reducing house prices by 15pc as buyers reject 'unhealthy' homes Property listings will include traffic … Continue reading Is air quality affecting house prices? →