Jennifer Layke, Global Director of the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition writes on the World Resources Institute about what it takes to accelerate the global energy transition. What are your views? 6 Opportunities to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition The way we make and use energy is changing. With prices falling … Continue reading The global energy transition needs bold action
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The shift to renewable energy in Africa must be a just transition
In an article on The Conversation website, Oyeniyi Abe, Research partner: Centre for Comparative Law, University of Cape Town and Victor Azubike, Assistant Professor in Law, University of Huddersfield discuss that the justice dimension must be included in energy policies in African countries. Readers should note that the New York Times (behind a paywall) reports … Continue reading The shift to renewable energy in Africa must be a just transition
Blog by Jane Marsh – Equitable access to solar energy: community solar programs
Despite a significant decrease in market valuation, solar energy remains unattainable for many people. Installing rooftop solar panels has high initial costs, even with federal tax credits, state incentives and manufacturer rebates. Meanwhile, low-income households may not have suitable roofs for solar panel systems, especially if they rent. This leaves millions of U.S. households behind … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Equitable access to solar energy: community solar programs
Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used in batteries
In an article on the Euronews website Rosie Frost discusses how sustainable alternatives to rare metals are needed as the demand for batteries increases. Scientists turn industrial waste into batteries that could be used to store renewable energy Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used … Continue reading Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used in batteries
Jimmy Carter was the first world statesman to select energy conservation as one of his absolutely key policy priorities
In his January column for Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains how important the late Jimmy Carter was to highlight energy conservation as a key element in our long-term energy policies. A True Champion of Energy Conservation My New Year’s celebrations were cut short by … Continue reading Jimmy Carter was the first world statesman to select energy conservation as one of his absolutely key policy priorities
Blog by Ellie Gabel: The impact of evolving environmental regulations on the energy sector
You have likely heard experts suggest energy regulations will be more robust and stringent in the coming years. Organizations are preparing for a culture shift in how they navigate regulatory frameworks in a more sustainable world. How will this impact your industry and workflow? Why Should Expectations Change for Energy Workers? The world’s energy demand … Continue reading Blog by Ellie Gabel: The impact of evolving environmental regulations on the energy sector
France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy
A ministerial debate on the future of Europe’s energy system saw calls to build up cross-border power grids and end dependence on Russian fossil fuels, while France said it was time bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy. Robert Hodgson discusses the debate on the potential role of nuclear energy. France … Continue reading France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy
“This shocking increase in aid funding to fossil fuels is a wake-up call”
In an article on the Guardian website, Ajit Niranjan discusses the increase in foreign aid going to fossil fuel projects. With clean air projects receiving just 1% of aid, activists say nations ‘cannot continue polluting practices at expense of climate stability.’ Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a single year Foreign aid … Continue reading “This shocking increase in aid funding to fossil fuels is a wake-up call”
Report from the ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) published the report of the ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024 that was held in New York, September 25-27. The first ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum convened in September 2022, bringing together a range of stakeholders to focus on ways to accelerate energy access and the energy transition. Below is … Continue reading Report from the ENERGYNOW SDG7 Action Forum 2024
Nigeria’s energy transition
In an article on The Conversation website, Dennis Gabriel Pepple, Associate Professor and Director for Employability and Enterprise at the School of Business, University of Leicester and Daminabo Pokubo, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Nottingham Trent University, discussed their study to find out whether the energy choices made by individual families could influence Nigeria’s overall transition … Continue reading Nigeria’s energy transition
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 