Scotland’s Daily Record news describes efforts underway by the Scottish Government to more effectively address fuel poverty. The article quotes Brenda Boardman, who has championed the cause of tackling fuel poverty. Calls for fuel poverty to be stamped out by improving energy efficiency THE Scottish Government has pledged to ensure that by November 2016, "so … Continue reading Addressing fuel poverty in Scotland
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Germany’s transition to low carbon economy leaves no stone unturned
Stefan Nicola of Bloomberg’s Businessweek.com provides more information on Germany as it seeks ways to ensure the effective transition to a low carbon, no nuclear future. EiD continues to provide its readers useful articles on Germany because it is one of the most important test cases in Europe and globally to show what must and … Continue reading Germany’s transition to low carbon economy leaves no stone unturned
India and its energy transition
This blog from Simon Denyer and Rama Lakshmi in the Washington Post give EiD readers a throughout discussion of the challenges facing the country as it modernises its entire energy infrastructure. Satisfying India’s thirst for power could be nation’s biggest challenge Like China two decades ago and the United States in 1950, India stands on … Continue reading India and its energy transition
More summer reading that won’t disappoint
The UK’s Energy Saving Trust, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have recently published a report highlighting the actual day-to-day use of electricity across the nation, showing clearly what is actually happening in people’s homes. This review by Stephen Vagus in Hydrogen Fuel … Continue reading More summer reading that won’t disappoint
On the other hand . . . German shift from nuclear increases use of carbon
Stefan Nicola and Tino Andresen of Bloomberg news service report on the difficulties that Germany faces in reducing its reliance on nuclear energy. Merkel’s Green Shift Forces Germany to Burn More Coal Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government says RWE AG’s new power plant that can supply 3.4 million homes aids her plan to exit nuclear … Continue reading On the other hand . . . German shift from nuclear increases use of carbon
German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy
The German state-owned bank, KfW, is highly regarded globally for its support for both energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is often seen as a “best practice” bank that sets the standard, even though few other governments have proven willing to create such an institution. Reuters reports on a new initiative from KfW that will … Continue reading German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy
Developments in renewables in Turkey
Turkey has high potential for the expansion of renewable energy. Until recently this has been poorly developed. Turkey is in transition to a much more sustainable energy approach and this article by Sinem Demir for Oilprice.com helpful in showing the dynamics of promoting renewable energy. Ms. Demir is an independent consultant in Turkey. Government … Continue reading Developments in renewables in Turkey
Pushing for deep renovations in Canada
Summer gives EiD some time to look at news items that do not make the traditional press sources. This article by Bill Metcalfe from Nelson, BC in Canada focuses on a consultant who is pushing for even more ambitious goals in his local community. Energy Expert Thinks Nelson’s Ecosave Program Doesn’t Go Far Enough Michael … Continue reading Pushing for deep renovations in Canada
The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency
There are two very good articles on what is going on in the US army to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. We are always saying the public sector is to lead by example. Well, here are good examples from the US Army. Behavioral changes key to Army energy efficiency By J.D. Leipold, Army News … Continue reading The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency
Developments in Canadian energy policy
Much is written about Canada’s emphasis on tar sands (and fossil fuels in general) development but there are growing concerns in Canada that other countries are moving ahead in the “mega trend” towards clean energy and a low-carbon economy. This article from Mike De Souza, in the Montreal Gazette, gives the non-Canadian reader a good … Continue reading Developments in Canadian energy policy
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