Australia’s energy transition – meeting renewable energy target but much more to do

One cannot rest on one’s laurels these days. There is so much to do for our low carbon, energy transition. Dylan McConnell, Researcher at the Australian German Climate and Energy College at the University of Melbourne writes on The Conversation website about the progress to date in Australia meeting its renewable energy target. Australia has … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition – meeting renewable energy target but much more to do →

Ireland becomes second country to declare climate emergency

As Greta Thunberg said, having heard of Ireland’s decision, “Who is next?” Michelle Devane writes in the Irish Independent to discuss the decision made May 9th. For background, the International Energy Agency recently reviewed Irish energy Policies. In its review it is stated: “Ireland is not on track to meet its climate target of a … Continue reading Ireland becomes second country to declare climate emergency →

Promising signs for Britain’s energy efficiency policies?

Andrew Warren reveals in an article on the Business Green website how three years after the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office was scrapped, a new directorate has been quietly launched within government to drive forward UK energy efficiency efforts. Andrew, a regular contributor to EiD, is a former special advisor to the House of Commons environment … Continue reading Promising signs for Britain’s energy efficiency policies? →

Britain’s genuinely ambitious project to significantly improve the energy performance of its building stock as an important element of its strategy to meet its Paris climate obligations

It is widely recognised in Europe and throughout the world that a key aspect of meeting our Paris climate obligations is by improving the energy performance of our existing buildings. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a regular contributor to EiD, has written in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings … Continue reading Britain’s genuinely ambitious project to significantly improve the energy performance of its building stock as an important element of its strategy to meet its Paris climate obligations →

New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050

It is encouraging to see the level of ambition shown in New Zealand. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University explains latest developments in an article on The Conversation website. New Zealand's productivity commission charts course to low-emission future New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. A … Continue reading New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 →

Denmark sets new long-term target for renewables

Last week, Denmark announced that it will set a higher target for renewables and will phase out coal for electricity production. Liz Gykye explains in a news item on the Wind Power Monthly website. Denmark moves to strengthen renewable energy goals The government has announced plans in its new energy policy to require at … Continue reading Denmark sets new long-term target for renewables →

Britain needs more ambition in its climate strategy

The Paris climate agreement is making everyone take a second look at whether they are doing enough to achieve the long-term targets. Actually, we do not even know if the Paris agreement is enough but it is an important milestone in getting most of the world’s countries to take an active role in addressing the … Continue reading Britain needs more ambition in its climate strategy →

Canada in search of a climate policy

Especially for a country that is dependent on resource development, Canada has struggled to find the right balance in its climate and energy policies to date. Michael Binnion, president and CEO of Questerre Energy, writes on the Policy Options website that a common sense climate policy is needed. Wherever you live, there are important lessons … Continue reading Canada in search of a climate policy →

Impact of US federal energy efficiency programme hopefully convinces decision makers that they remain

With severe cuts being made to the US federal budget, Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, argues in an article on The Hill website that energy efficiency programmes should be spared. Federal energy efficiency programs deliver strong returns. Congress should look elsewhere for cuts Every business owner knows you can’t build … Continue reading Impact of US federal energy efficiency programme hopefully convinces decision makers that they remain →

India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency expands its role

After 15 years of overseeing energy standards, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is poised to take on many more roles, writes V Rishi Kumar in an article on the Hindu Business Line website. Now wired in more ways than one The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), part of the Union Power Ministry, is no … Continue reading India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency expands its role →