Giles Parkinson writes on the Renew Economy website about the hype about small modular reactors and how renewable energy is much more the future solution than these small nuclear reactors. Okay, not everyone agrees obviously. Nuclear needs to build up to 8,000 SMRs just to catch up with wind and solar. By 2035, they … Continue reading “They (the tech bros) love nuclear, and they’re going to be very angry when they discover what everybody discovers, which is nuclear is kind of expensive and long and complicated”
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Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026
This current energy crisis with the blockade of shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is getting more and more serious every day. The Guardian reports that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warned on Thursday that oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026
New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement
This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, provides data and analysis to support the COP30 Presidency’s Roadmap for Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels (TAFF) initiative, offering a roadmap based on renewables, electrification, energy efficiency, grids and sustainable fuels. The global energy transition is entering a new phase shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rising electricity … Continue reading New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement
Blog by Jane Marsh – Electrical modernisation as energy efficiency: why home panel upgrades matter for carbon reduction
The UK’s transition to a low-carbon future depends on more than renewable energy generation. It also depends on whether homes can support the technologies driving electrification. Across the country, households are installing heat pumps, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, solar panels and battery storage systems at record rates. Yet many homes still rely on outdated electrical … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Electrical modernisation as energy efficiency: why home panel upgrades matter for carbon reduction
Energy in Demand News, May 17-18, 2026
The Financial Times reports that one of the largest US pension funds “is re-evaluating its stake in TotalEnergies following the French oil major’s decision to accept $1bn from Donald Trump’s administration to exit offshore wind power in the US. . . . The New York State Common Retirement Fund, which owns a $1.6mn stake in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 17-18, 2026
NATO is openly backing renewables
Ben Makuch writes on the Politico website that NATO sees clean power as a logical replacement for fossil fuels. This position likely to deepen tensions with the United States. NATO backs renewables as solution to energy security, despite US skepticism NATO is openly backing renewables and other non-fossil fuel sources of energy as key … Continue reading NATO is openly backing renewables
Five myths about renewable energy — and what the data really shows
Mitota P. Omelere writes on the Earth.org website about five myths about renewable energy. For much of the past decade, discourse around renewable energy has been shaped by persistent concerns over cost, reliability, and environmental trade-offs. While some of these critiques reflected genuine limitations during the early stages of deployment, the global energy landscape has … Continue reading Five myths about renewable energy — and what the data really shows
WIPO and IRENA launch patent landscape report on decarbonising heavy-duty road transport
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched today a new Patent Landscape Report on Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany. The report, which draws on contributions from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), provides a comprehensive patent-based analysis … Continue reading WIPO and IRENA launch patent landscape report on decarbonising heavy-duty road transport
Energy in Demand News, May 10-11, 2026
It is encouraging that the OECD has published a Data Explainer that details the need for governments to step up policies promoting more efficient energy use. It focuses on 13 energy efficiency policies, including minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), public financing mechanisms for buildings and industry (e.g. green mortgages, vendor credits), fuel economy standards and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 10-11, 2026
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