In February, the Bulgarian government resigned amidst protests about high electricity prices and other austerity measures that were considered too harsh on consumers. While many other governments have fallen recently because of austerity measures, the Bulgarian case was the first to relate specifically to energy prices. Now we are seeing increasing frustration in the UK … Continue reading Backlash?
Category: renewable energy
Even China is having problems financing energy savings
Charlie Zhu of Reuters news service provides an excellent review of the situation in China today and the effect of the financial credit crunch. There is a big impact on energy service companies that are used for both energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Credit crunch stifles Chinese energy savings sector A credit crunch … Continue reading Even China is having problems financing energy savings
New study on health effects from windfarms
Alison Rourke writes in the Guardian about a new study in Australia that shows that more people have been getting sick in areas where environmentalists are most active. So, is there a psychological effect? Windfarm sickness spreads by word of mouth, Australian study finds Health complaints from people living around turbines shown to be … Continue reading New study on health effects from windfarms
Study on Feed-in-Tariffs in Europe
Paul Gipe provides an excellent review of a recent study by David Jacobs of Germany on the role of feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy in three of the leading users in Europe. The Evolution of Feed in Tariffs in Germany, Spain and France – A Review Renewable Energy Policy Convergence in the EU - The Evolution … Continue reading Study on Feed-in-Tariffs in Europe
The risks of relying on energy innovation
Bryan Walsh has an excellent article in this week’s Time Magazine about the role energy innovation is playing in America. There are important lessons for all EiD readers. Why Innovation Alone Isn’t Enough to Win the Climate Fight Politics can be frustrating. Actually, it’s more like politics ARE frustrating, especially in America and especially … Continue reading The risks of relying on energy innovation
Reviewing feed-in tariffs
Paul Gipe has an excellent website where he provides a regular review of the latest happenings in feed-in tariffs, among other topics. Here is the latest from Paul. Tables of Feed-in Tariffs Worldwide These tables summarize tariffs for different technologies in different countries, and various states and provinces. The tables may also provide an … Continue reading Reviewing feed-in tariffs
An ecolabel for electricity
EKOenergy is a network of 21 European environmental NGOs promoting the use of renewable electricity. On February 23rd 2013, the EKOenergy Board approved criteria for the EKOenergy label, the first (and only) pan-European ecolabel for electricity. Consumers on the European electricity market are confronted with a variety of questions and doubts. "How do I change … Continue reading An ecolabel for electricity
Renewables in Poland
Sandra Enkhardt writes in PV magazine about the progress underway in Poland to pass a renewable energy law. Poland: Renewable energy law could be adopted in March Poland’s new renewable energy law is expected to be adopted by the government by the end of March. However, due to the EC notification process, it is … Continue reading Renewables in Poland
Innovative financing for solar energy systems
Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about how the Honda car company has now linked with a major solar energy installer to provide solar incentives to encourage customers in the US to buy their hybrid and electric vehicles. It will be interesting to know if such support for renewables will be provided in … Continue reading Innovative financing for solar energy systems
Can buildings be power plants?
Adam Vaughan writes in the Guardian about new developments in Oxford to create colourful, transparent solar cells that are reputed to only add 10% to the cost of glass buildings. Colourful 'solar glass' means entire buildings can generate clean power A solar power company capable of "printing" colourful glass that can generate electricity from the … Continue reading Can buildings be power plants?
