This week, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) launched a net zero standard for banks, asset managers and insurance companies, which requires them to end financing for firms that are expanding coal projects immediately and for those expanding oil and gas projects by 2030. In an article on the Climate Home News website, Joe Lo … Continue reading The Science Based Targets initiative says that, to be 1.5C-aligned, financial institutions must stop funding firms that are expanding fossil fuel production and use
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Energy in Demand News, July 20-21, 2025
The New York Times this week reported on how cultural festivals in France are adapting to the summer heat. The theatre festival in Avignon has banned events from 2 pm to 5 pm. And in order to lower the carbon footprint, the Avignon festival will only accept foreign acts if they also have other engagements … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 20-21, 2025
Blog by Rose Morrison – Industrial process heat: Renewable alternatives for energy-intensive manufacturing
https://unsplash.com/photos/gray-industrial-machine-xD5SWy7hMbw Industrial process heat is a critical component of material handling in factories, enabling the production of steel, cement, chemicals and food. Despite its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, many overlook it in the climate crisis. Decarbonising Europe's manufacturing sector is a priority as nations aim to meet their overarching climate goals in the coming … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – Industrial process heat: Renewable alternatives for energy-intensive manufacturing
UK Opposition leader is on record as backing the need for net zero, so why is she now back-tracking on previous commitments?
In a column for the April issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, who chairs the British Energy Efficiency Federation, and is a friend of EiD, analyses why Kemi Badenoch, leader has suddenly changed her views on the importance of Britain achieving its net zero emissions target, dismissing the OECD’s conclusions of how … Continue reading UK Opposition leader is on record as backing the need for net zero, so why is she now back-tracking on previous commitments?
Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
Energy efficiency measures present a significant opportunity for manufacturers in the electronics industry to meet their climate goals while lowering operational expenses as discussed in a new report described on the RMI.org website by Ting Li, Wei Li, Guangxu Wang and Meng Wang. Towards Net-Zero Electronics The electronics manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid expansion … Continue reading Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics
David M. Hart, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes on its website about the possible impact of the Trump administration on the IEA. The agency’s mandate has expanded from strengthening energy security to boosting the global clean energy transition, but it is facing pushback from critics who believe this mission undermines … Continue reading The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics
Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
Undoubtedly, executives of big companies are as pleased as could be. Many big companies have started to drop climate goals from executive pay plans, as reported by the Financial Times (behind a paywall). For example, the Swiss bank UBS’s annual report this week dropped language that linked executives’ pay to environmental, social and governance goals … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
Plans for ‘cutting-edge sustainable Scottish distillery that aims to redefine the future of whisky production
Independent spirits producer The Thompson Brothers has launched a £1.8 million (US$2.33m) crowdfunding campaign to help fund the construction of Struie Distillery in Dornoch, Scotland. Georgie Collins discusses the plans in an article on the Spirits Business website. Crowdfund starts for ‘world’s most energy-efficient distillery’ Struie Distillery is to be a ‘cutting-edge’ sustainable distillery … Continue reading Plans for ‘cutting-edge sustainable Scottish distillery that aims to redefine the future of whisky production
New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition … Continue reading New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
Why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero?
Recent reports have concluded that the transition to cleaner energy is generating jobs and contributing to economic growth. So, why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero, asks Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in the March issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. Calculating net zero’s boost … Continue reading Why would anyone question the UK government’s commitment to net zero?
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 