How political experience can be used to promote renewables

It is difficult for small “green” electricity companies to make gains in the market. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about one former political operative and his move to break into the market. Applying the Lessons of Politics to Green Power Over the years, Tom Matzzie — by working as a political … Continue reading How political experience can be used to promote renewables →

How new developments in nuclear could affect renewables

James Montgomery, contributing editor of Renewable Energy World, gives four reasons why recent developments in nuclear technology could harm the future developments in renewable energy. Why New Nuclear Technology Hurts the Case for Renewables "We need to act fast with efficiency and renewables, while nuclear continues to be plagued by the same drawbacks and problems … Continue reading How new developments in nuclear could affect renewables →

EIB support for Dutch wind farm

The European Investment Bank recently agreed to provide EUR 587 million for the world’s largest wind farm to be constructed 85km north of the Netherlands, at a site not visible from land. Once operational the 600MW Gemini offshore wind farm will supply renewable electricity for more than 1.5 million people, equivalent to the all the … Continue reading EIB support for Dutch wind farm →

Quote of the week

The current Ukraine crisis has energy policymakers looking at all options to address the European energy security concerns. Terry Macalister of The Guardian provides us with an important quote by Guy Hands, a well-known financier in the UK who makes a strong case for renewable energy. What is important for EiD readers is the perception … Continue reading Quote of the week →

Sustainable Energy for All

Globally, there is a new effort to seriously address universal energy access, improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy. Many organisations and companies are participating. In Europe, the European Commission recently began a couple of important long-term projects in Africa under the SE4ALL banner. Krysta Villeda has written an excellent blog for … Continue reading Sustainable Energy for All →

Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry

Last week EiD had a post comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Well, there is now another from Hydrogen Fuel News. It seems obvious that if renewables increase, this will have an impact on the fossil fuel industry. The article refers to an important study that you may find of interest. Renewable energy may … Continue reading Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry →

Renewables versus fossil fuels

Continuing in the US, the battles at the state level of sustainable energy versus traditional energy are often called trench warfare. Steven Mufson and Tom Hamburger write in the Washington Post of the surprising growing political clout of renewable-energy interests. A battle is looming over renewable energy, and fossil fuel interests are losing In state … Continue reading Renewables versus fossil fuels →

The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate

It is interesting how Americans can weave together their interest in British history with a discussion on sustainable energy, but Mark Scott does it in the New York Times. Mark Scott describes how Britain’s Crown Estate is at the heart of the country’s push into green energy. Policy makers are always wanting governments to set … Continue reading The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate →

Every little bit helps

We are familiar with the use of drones in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq but increasingly they are being used for better civil purposes as well. Todd Woody writes a good article in the New York Times of their use, amongst other things, to monitor renewable energy projects. Drones Are Becoming Energy’s … Continue reading Every little bit helps →

Companies can become zero energy

The Swedish furniture company has never had so much attention. Dominic Basulto, a futurist and blogger, writes in the Washington Post that all companies should pledge to be net zero energy by 2050, following the example of IKEA that has pledged to do so by 2020. With the eceee industrial summer study coming up in … Continue reading Companies can become zero energy →