While California has done much in the past 40 years to promote sustainable energy, there are now questions about what is next. Wayne Waite, policy director for the California Housing Partnership, and Lewis Milford, president of Clean Energy Group, write a detailed article in the GreenTech Media website about latest developments. Efficiency, Solar and … Continue reading Will policymakers and utilities help low-income customers take advantage of sustainable energy opportunities in California?
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Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. February 2016 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of February, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Nordic … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Concerns raised when energy lobby group becomes positive about low-carbon economy
You start to know the energy transition is truly making progress when the energy supply industry lobbyists are speaking positive about sustainable energy. Terry Macalister writes in The Guardian question whether we really believe that this is more than just words. Why are energy firms U-turning on green agenda now? The decision by Britain’s … Continue reading Concerns raised when energy lobby group becomes positive about low-carbon economy
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. January 2016 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of January, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Nordic … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Even with turbulent energy prices, sustainable energy maintains momentum
Traditionally, when oil prices fall, the sustainable energy community gulps in despair. However, today, with oil prices low and expected to remain so for the immediate future, the mood has changed. As Chris Mooney explains in the Washington Post, why 2015 has been a “breakout year” for sustainable energy, even with the current market volatility. … Continue reading Even with turbulent energy prices, sustainable energy maintains momentum
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December 2015 update on global developments in climate finance. December 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of December, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Caribbean Development Bank (CBD), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), Inter-American … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Is Europe a “green energy” basket case?
It is important to look at energy policy from all angles. Jude Clemente provides his views on the Forbes website about his criticism of the approaches being taken in Europe. What do you think? Europe's Energy and Electricity Policies are a Bad Model It’s quite telling that COP21 took place in Paris. Western leaders, … Continue reading Is Europe a “green energy” basket case?
San Diego showing real leadership
At the recent climate conference in Paris, much attention was given to cities. Yes, many were highlighted because of the severe air pollution problems but others were noted for the efforts they are making to promote sustainable energy – either renewable energy or improved energy efficiency. Matt Richtel writes a good article in the New … Continue reading San Diego showing real leadership
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. November 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of November, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Arguing for greater ambition in our approach to sustainable energy
Richard Layard, director of the Wellbeing programme at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance, provides a thoughtful post in the Financial Times, that the pace of change in developing sustainable energy has been far too slow and there is a need for an entirely new, more ambitious and aggressive approach. What do … Continue reading Arguing for greater ambition in our approach to sustainable energy
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