Understanding the importance of EU energy performance standards in Britain

Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, asks an important question in the October issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry about Britain’s future in EU energy performance standards. They have had an important impact in lowering electricity consumption in recent years but, because of Brexit, there are worries that Britain may take … Continue reading Understanding the importance of EU energy performance standards in Britain →

Canadian youth taking government to court over its role in climate change

There was just a federal election this week that now has the government in a minority position. Already, there is controversy over a new pipeline, seen by many to help support the fossil fuel industry. Meanwhile, several youth are keeping up the pressure on the government to be more ambitious addressing climate change. 15 children … Continue reading Canadian youth taking government to court over its role in climate change →

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 →