The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable "green steel" production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical technology providers are actively developing proprietary technologies and strategically investing in emerging steel companies. … Continue reading Green steel: How hydrogen and electric ironmaking drive innovation
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Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
Anders Törneholm writes on the Linköping University website about a new study led by Patrik Thollander, Professor in Energy Systems at the university on a study showing that carbon emissions reductions in industry requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management and not solely focus on technological … Continue reading Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
Energy in Demand News, April 20-21, 2025
What on earth is going on? The Financial Times reports: “US philanthropies and non-profits groups focused on climate change fear that a potential loss of their tax-free status under the Trump administration could imperil their programmes. Concerns have grown that the Trump administration is drafting an executive order on the eve of so-called Earth day … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 20-21, 2025
New insights from US utility programme leaders on disruption and opportunity
Justin Mackovyak writes on the ICF website about a new survey it has undertaken that provides insights on the current state of utility programmes and offers actionable recommendations to help ensure programmes are both flexible and predictable in the face of disruption. Are these results of global significance? New survey: Utility leaders prioritize energy … Continue reading New insights from US utility programme leaders on disruption and opportunity
As the US federal government moves to eliminate climate rules, companies still face pressure to be better stewards of the planet
Ethan I. Thorpe, Fellow at Private Climate Governance Lab, Vanderbilt University; Michael Vandenbergh, Professor of Law and Co-Director, Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, Vanderbilt University; and Zdravka Tzankova, Associate Professor of the Practice in Climate & Environmental Studies, Vanderbilt University write on The Conversation about the climate challenges that American companies still face. … Continue reading As the US federal government moves to eliminate climate rules, companies still face pressure to be better stewards of the planet
Energy in Demand News, April 13, 2025
Let’s start this early spring week with some seasonal background music for you to enjoy reading this week’s newsletter. When Trump returned to the White House this year, we heard a lot of “drill, baby, drill.” Well, there is more. The Washington Post reports that at the White House this week: Trump signed executive orders … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 13, 2025
Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
Energy efficiency measures present a significant opportunity for manufacturers in the electronics industry to meet their climate goals while lowering operational expenses as discussed in a new report described on the RMI.org website by Ting Li, Wei Li, Guangxu Wang and Meng Wang. Towards Net-Zero Electronics The electronics manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid expansion … Continue reading Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
European carmakers fined for anti-recycling cartel
In an article on the Euronews website, Robert Hodgson discusses the fines given to European carmakers because of their clandestine agreement not to compete on grounds of environmental friendliness on the basis of their support for recycling. EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel Ten years after the Dieselgate scandal over cheating in … Continue reading European carmakers fined for anti-recycling cartel
How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
For many organisations, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of their future success. In a blog on the Energy Live News website, Sam Arje, explains why. Guest blog: Is your corporate strategy aligned with energy efficiency? With so much to consider when planning an organisation’s carbon reduction, integrating energy … Continue reading How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
The European Commission has unveiled its new strategy to make EU industries more competitive with cheap energy. Does this mean the bloc will go full speed ahead in terms of building more wind farms and solar power plants? Jörg Mühlenhoff looks into what the details of the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Europe’s energy transition … Continue reading What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
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