Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia writes in The Conversation website that he considers the promotion of nuclear energy in Australia as a climate obstruction tactic. Is it? Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia – but it’s a useful diversion from real climate action Opposition leader Peter Dutton argues Australia … Continue reading Does promotion of nuclear energy in Australia make sense?
Category: national policies
Countries around the world hit a turning point for renewable energy but the US is falling behind
Justine Calma writes on The Verge website about the energy transition and the US’s continuing reliance on natural gas. Without the US electricity generation from gas would have fallen globally in 2023. The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy The amount of electricity and greenhouse gas emissions from … Continue reading Countries around the world hit a turning point for renewable energy but the US is falling behind
Britain’s energy transition: the concept of “net zero” has become a political slogan used to start a “dangerous” culture war over the climate
Chris Stark, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee – an independent non-departmental public body that advises the United Kingdom and devolved Governments and Parliaments on tackling and preparing for climate change – says populist response and culture war around the term “net zero” is inhibiting environmental progress. In an article on the Guardian … Continue reading Britain’s energy transition: the concept of “net zero” has become a political slogan used to start a “dangerous” culture war over the climate
Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
Is it two steps forward and one step back or the reverse. The climate and energy transition is underway. The question is what way? This week in an article on the Financial Times (behind a paywall), the global financial services company J P Morgan said that the world needs a “reality check” on its move … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
France is aiming for one million new heat pumps a year to be manufactured in the country by 2027
The French Minister of Economy and Energy, Bruno Le Maire, unveiled on Monday (15 April) the government’s plan to revive its heat pump industry, which comes amidst a slump in European heat pump manufacturing. Paul Messad discusses latest developments in an article on the Euractiv website. France’s battle plan to produce one million heat … Continue reading France is aiming for one million new heat pumps a year to be manufactured in the country by 2027
Blog by Stephen Davies: Should more UK property owners follow Norway in adopting heat pumps?
Low heat pump adoption in the UK compared to other European countries remains a pressing issue. However, there is a wealth of potential benefits if UK property owners were to emulate Norway's successful heat pump adoption strategy. This article discusses the advantages of following Norway's lead on the use of heat pumps. It reflects how … Continue reading Blog by Stephen Davies: Should more UK property owners follow Norway in adopting heat pumps?
“Ignore Energy Performance Certificate advice”: new Government policy?
The UK government has reversed its advice on improving the energy performance of buildings in order to increase the uptake of heat pumps. Andrew Warren writes on the Business Green website how the British Energy Efficiency Federation, of which he is Chairman, is questioning the analysis that led to the change in consumer advice. What … Continue reading “Ignore Energy Performance Certificate advice”: new Government policy?
“Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent years, as other EU countries have done, is not convincing”
Catalina Mihai writes on the Euractiv website about reaction to Romania’s justification for not reducing natural gas use. And there are no plans to reduce its gas consumption in the future. Romania’s pretext for not taking steps to reduce energy consumption slammed Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent … Continue reading “Romania’s justification for not implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in recent years, as other EU countries have done, is not convincing”
China lagging behind goal to reduce energy intensity
Matteo Civillini writes on the Climate Home News website that the Chinese government aims to cut the amount of energy needed for its economic growth by 2.5% in 2024, putting it far off track for a key five-year climate target. China steps away from 2025 energy efficiency goal China looks set to miss one … Continue reading China lagging behind goal to reduce energy intensity
Germany plans to allow carbon capture and sub-seabed storage technology in certain industries
In a news item on the Deutsche Welle website we get another view of carbon capture. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck says Berlin will need to allow sub-seabed storage of CO2 produced in certain industries in order to reach its goal to be carbon neutral by 2045. Germany to allow carbon capture, underwater storage … Continue reading Germany plans to allow carbon capture and sub-seabed storage technology in certain industries
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