The Times of India provides a good review of the efforts underway in Tamil Nadu to ensure solar energy plays a bigger role. Colleges told to meet 6% of needs through solar energy In a desperate effort to tide over the acute power shortage, the Tamil Nadu government has made it mandatory for high-tension consumers … Continue reading India promoting solar energy at colleges
Category: national policies
Concerns about French plans to retrofit homes
Tara Patel of Bloomberg News writes about the controversy in France about the government’s plans to “encourage” homeowners to undertake energy efficiency actions. French plan to reduce energy bills prompts Big Brother outcry Heating a French home could soon require an income tax consultation or even a visit to the doctor under legislation to force … Continue reading Concerns about French plans to retrofit homes
Cost of the German transition to a non-nuclear future
Juergen Baetz of AP news service provides an important look at the costs for the phasing out of nuclear energy. The phase out is to be complete by 2022. It shows that the policy will definitely cost in the coming years, although once complete, it should ensure that Germany is on a sustainable foundation that … Continue reading Cost of the German transition to a non-nuclear future
Energy efficiency jobs on the line
In an open letter to Energy Secretary Ed Davey, the Insulation Industry Forum, which represents 70pc of the UK’s insulation industry, warned that it is “extremely concerned about the Government’s plans for its implementation” because of the gap between the ending of the existing schemes for cavity wall and loft insulation and the Green Deal … Continue reading Energy efficiency jobs on the line
Energy company obligations in Britain – two important papers
Energy savings obligations in the UK – a history of change: Jan Rosenow of the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford has produced a paper for a special issue of the journal Energy Policy that looks at Energy Savings Obligations in the UK. More specifically, it discusses how the policy instrument changed over time and … Continue reading Energy company obligations in Britain – two important papers
Ireland should give priority to energy efficiency
Harry McGee of The Irish Times reported of a report that is being prepared by the National Economic and Social Council to provide analysis to inform the development of Irish climate change policy. The work was commissioned by the Minister of Environment. An interim report is out and the final report is due by the … Continue reading Ireland should give priority to energy efficiency
How shale gas is affecting energy efficiency discussions
John Funk of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on the discussions underway at an energy efficiency conference at the end of September. What it shows is that there are many who are now questioning the focus on energy efficiency when such cheap energy supply is available. Shale gas dominates energy efficiency conference The steady … Continue reading How shale gas is affecting energy efficiency discussions
RE + build 2012
Rod Janssen recently attended Italy's first national convention on best practices, case studies, and experience to retrofit buildings. The conference was to kickstart the transformation of Italy’s retrofit construction market. Rod spoke at one session on the impact of EU legislation on retrofitting buildings. It is useful for EiD readers to read some of the … Continue reading RE + build 2012
Retrofitting older homes in Canada
After the second war, there was a big effort in Canada to ensure that returning soldiers and other needy families were provided with basic housing. These wartime houses were built throughout Canada. Unfortunately, while they were built quickly, they were not always the most energy efficient. This is a good article by the Daily Commercial … Continue reading Retrofitting older homes in Canada
The challenge of meeting energy efficiency obligations in the UK
Terry Macalister of the Guardian writes the efforts of Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, to ensure the big six energy suppliers to ensure they meet their legal obligations. Energy firms face fines over obligations to vulnerable customers Suppliers have until 31 December to meet commitments to make homes more efficient after data reveals failings, says Ofgem … Continue reading The challenge of meeting energy efficiency obligations in the UK
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