More and more countries are realising how important investing in renewable energy is in meeting a range of policy goals. Viriya P. Singgih writes in The Jakarta Post about recent government commitments to develop renewable energy. Renewable energy is a must, not an option: Arcandra The government has reiterated its commitment to develop renewable … Continue reading Indonesia sees renewable energy as key to its sustainable energy future
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Seeking a delay in rolling out smart meters in Britain
There are disputes about the potential impact of smart meters to reduce energy consumption and controversy continues. Now Britain’s energy giants are asking the UK government to delay the 2020 deadline for installing smart meters. Emily Gosden explains in an article on The Telegraph website. Energy giants call for smart meter deadline delay Energy … Continue reading Seeking a delay in rolling out smart meters in Britain
Canada’s federal government pushing for more energy efficient homes
The news about Canada recently has mainly revolved around free trade agreements with the EU. But, the federal government is also interested in the energy transition. It is now taking action to improve the energy performance of existing buildings and to encourage net zero new buildings. Peter Zimonjic and Margo McDiarmid write on the CBC … Continue reading Canada’s federal government pushing for more energy efficient homes
Turkey: IEA publishes in-depth review of energy policies and programmes
Since the in-depth review in 2009, the International Energy Agency believes Turkey has made significant progress in reforming its energy sector. The report states that completing the reforms will allow Turkey to tap into its renewable and energy efficiency potentials. The review is available as a free download here. Meanwhile, it is good to see … Continue reading Turkey: IEA publishes in-depth review of energy policies and programmes
Energy transition in Britain is a bumpy road
We are repeatedly reading about problems in the UK with nuclear plans, with the closing of energy efficiency in buildings programmes, in cutbacks in subsidies for renewables. Ian Johnston writes a good article in The Independent, arguing that repeated changes by the government are driving away investors at the dawn of a new era in … Continue reading Energy transition in Britain is a bumpy road
The energy transition in Britain
It is amazing to read every day about the ups and downs of Britain’s energy policy. There are plans to build 6 nuclear plants by different consortia, using different technologies. Obviously, everyone is reading about the plans for Hinkley Point C and the recent delays to review China’s role. Then we read about how the … Continue reading The energy transition in Britain
India is looking to create a dedicated green energy trading platform
We have read with great interest how India is giving a major push to deploy renewable energy. As Anindya Upadhyay writes on the Livemint website, India is looking to roll out a dedicated platform for the trade of clean electricity in the next six months. Govt mulls green power exchange to spur renewable energy … Continue reading India is looking to create a dedicated green energy trading platform
China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems
Girish Shetti writes a good article on the China Topix website about recent policy changes in China to impose stricter environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards. China to Impose Tough Environmental and Energy Efficiency Standards to Tackle Overcapacity To overcome overcapacity across key Industrial sectors, the Chinese government has decided to impose stricter environmental, … Continue reading China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems
Reviewing Japan’s energy transition
Being a country with few domestic energy resources, energy policy has been a priority for Japan. It is obvious at organisations such as the International Energy Agency, how Japan gives attention to energy security. Obviously, the nuclear disaster only a few years ago has forced Japan to re-think its approach. Jarni Blakkarly writes in The … Continue reading Reviewing Japan’s energy transition
The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
Britain has one of the most progressive policies relating to requiring landlords to upgrade their properties to meet climate and energy goals. Yet, as Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry magazine, it may be illegal to rent out a building without … Continue reading The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
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