Fourteen months ago, there was global agreement to raise the ambition of our energy and climate policies in order to significantly reduce the impact of climate change. Improved energy efficiency was seen as a major element in meeting those goals. That was before Britain voted to leave the European Union. Now, Andrew Warren, Chairman of … Continue reading European Commission’s latest proposals for improving energy efficiency policies seems to be incurring the ire of the departing Brits
Category: national policies
Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
Good analysis needs good data. It is encouraging to see a new energy data portal has been launched in Ireland. Jim Scheer, Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) explains the recent developments. Explore Ireland's Energy Use In the current age of fast paced and tweet sized communications, getting the message … Continue reading Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
Assessing how decarbonisation is supported by the UK’s new industrial strategy
While many EiD readers are increasingly focusing on the clean energy package from the European Commission, there are other important policy developments happening in member states. This week the UK government published its industrial strategy. Paul Noble, a principle consultant in DNV GL’s Sustainable Energy Use Team, has written his views on the strategy in … Continue reading Assessing how decarbonisation is supported by the UK’s new industrial strategy
Wake up call to take our energy efficiency policies seriously
As always, Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, makes us think. The EU is revising its energy efficiency directives at a time when his country is in the midst of leaving the EU. But leaving the EU does not mean leaving the policies that matter to people, the environment and other economic … Continue reading Wake up call to take our energy efficiency policies seriously
Singapore revising policy framework to promote industrial energy efficiency
Recently, Rod wrote a column on the eceee website about the modest proposals that the European Commission has made in its “winter package” to promote more energy efficiency in Europe’s industry. It is encouraging to read on the todayonline.com website that Singapore’s government is planning to give a greater push to energy efficiency improvements in … Continue reading Singapore revising policy framework to promote industrial energy efficiency
Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
Increasingly we are hearing about the initiatives in China to promote sustainable energy. When we read about their air pollution problems and their use of fossil fuels for electricity generation, we welcome the efforts made to support sustainable energy. Telesurtv.net provides a good article about the plans to increasingly use renewable energy for its winter … Continue reading Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
Indonesia sees renewable energy as key to its sustainable energy future
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
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
