The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Africa in the Spotlight The month of November was filled with sustainable energy financing news out of Africa. This Update recaps the African finance initiatives announced concurrently … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
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How the energy transition brings transformation
The energy transition brings many benefits beyond simply reducing our carbon footprint. Stanley Reed explains in the New York Times how a shift to tidal power is bringing hope to a region of Wales that was once a major industrial area. For a Welsh City, the Tides Offer Renewal “We really need something different … Continue reading How the energy transition brings transformation
Local governments taking the lead to promote sustainable energy
We are increasingly appreciating how local governments are playing a key role in the low carbon energy transition. Silvia Zinetti, a previous contributor to EiD, is a sustainable energy expert and policy advisor, based in California. Many of you will remember Silvia when she was working in Brussels in sustainable energy. She brought her experience … Continue reading Local governments taking the lead to promote sustainable energy
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in sustainable energy finance Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Support Encourages Economic Growth, Private Investment Many sustainable energy finance initiatives announced this month are supplying large amounts of financing to one or more entities for on-lending to local companies or households … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The rapid expansion of renewable energy technology is not necessarily sustainable
While we can get excited about the developments in sustainable energy, we have to also keep an eye on the bigger picture of resource efficiency. Börje Dahrén provides a good article on the Phys.org website about some academic research that shows that some of these developments are not necessarily sustainable. What do you think? … Continue reading The rapid expansion of renewable energy technology is not necessarily sustainable
Energy transition causing headaches for utilities
More and more corporations want to go fully renewable and, as explained by Karen Uhlenhuth in the Midwest Energy News, this is causing problems for many utilities. What are your views? Utilities squeezed as corporations seek renewable energy elsewhere As large corporations increasingly demand 100 percent renewable energy, many utilities are left in a … Continue reading Energy transition causing headaches for utilities
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: IEA Releases ‘World Energy Investment 2016,’ New Financing Channels Open This month's update recaps the findings of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on global investment in sustainable energy financing, as well as … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense
The energy transition is definitely underway and John Lynch writes a good article in the Irish Independent that there are good financial gains for all investors. Sharewatch: Riches to be made on sustainable energy Some of us are not quite as riveted by the 'green agenda' as perhaps we should be. Of course, when … Continue reading Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense
With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities
Laurie Winkless writes a good article in the Irish Independent about the importance of cities in meeting our climate challenges. It would be good to get your views. Investment in renewable energy key to securing future of our cities Google 'future cities' and you'll be met with visions of a science fiction-enhanced urban landscape. … Continue reading With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Offer Broad Energy Sector Support; Off-Grid, Transport, Industry Receive Boost The month of August saw several financing announcements that, instead of focusing on a single project, will support many aspects of … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 