In a recent newsletter by the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Tatsuya Terazawa, provides an important argument on the importance of energy efficiency in addressing our long-term climate and energy objectives. “Why Energy Efficiency?” For many, pursuing energy efficiency is not as attractive as developing renewable energies. While you … Continue reading “Energy efficiency could and should play a major role in our paths towards carbon neutrality”
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This week’s EiD newsletter
On the weekend, EiD sends out a newsletter, focusing on the posts published that week. But there is always more: a weekly quote, a paragraph on sustainable travel, a short overview of the main issues of the week. You cannot subscribe through the website. You have to write to energyindemand@gmail.com. Below you see the newsletter … Continue reading This week’s EiD newsletter
A country’s ability to pursue major energy reforms hinges on the government’s capacity to defuse political opposition
Jared Finnegan, Lecturer in Public Policy at University College London (UCL) writes on The Conversation website about why some have been more successful than others in pursuing energy reform. Energy transitions: why countries respond differently to the same problem Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global energy markets. Sanctions on Russian exports and the suspension … Continue reading A country’s ability to pursue major energy reforms hinges on the government’s capacity to defuse political opposition
Summer reading – the “wood wide web”
Beneath our feet, a vast microbial network dubbed the "wood wide web" allows trees to communicate and share resources with each other. Natalie Muller discusses in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. As you read about the power of trees, notice that "sweeping across 107 acres of Utah’s Fishlake National Forest is one of … Continue reading Summer reading – the “wood wide web”
New JRC report – Empowering vulnerable consumers in the energy transition
A new JRC paper examines ways to empower the energy poor and vulnerable consumers as active informed citizens and actors in the energy system, looking at exemplary practices from around Europe. Promising initiatives include energy advisors, trusted intermediaries, locally embedded innovative business models (like one-stop shops), trainings of energy actors, energy ombudsmen, energy cafés and … Continue reading New JRC report – Empowering vulnerable consumers in the energy transition
The G20 on Culture adopts the Rome Declaration
In looking at the link between culture and climate change, the G20 ministerial on culture held in last summer had been overlooked. Now as we get closer to COP26, we see how important it is. It was the first meeting devoted to Culture in the history of the G20 was held on 29-30 July in … Continue reading The G20 on Culture adopts the Rome Declaration
How can historic buildings become more energy efficient while conserving their heritage values?
Renovating to improve energy efficiency of historic buildings while also preserving them for the future is not easy. Petra Eriksson in a collaboration between the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University did her doctoral thesis presented a method taking a holistic approach to the assessment of both potential energy savings and management of the buildings' … Continue reading How can historic buildings become more energy efficient while conserving their heritage values?
New report by the World Meteorological Organisation warns 1.5℃ limit may be exceeded by 2024
We all have to be concerned that global warming is increasing faster than expected. While we are not doing that great a job addressing the Paris Climate Agreement, there is growing evidence that we have to take action even more urgently. Pep Canadell, Chief research scientist, Climate Science Centre, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere; and Executive … Continue reading New report by the World Meteorological Organisation warns 1.5℃ limit may be exceeded by 2024
How GHG emissions can be lowered for shipping
It seems so logical but a recent study shows the significant impact on reducing GHG emissions inshipping simply by sailing slower. Josh Barrie explains in an article on the i news website. Even the Dutch are now having speeds reduced for vehicles on motorways. Making ships go 20% slower could cut greenhouse gases and … Continue reading How GHG emissions can be lowered for shipping
Hélène Connor Lajambe, we’ll miss you
It is with great sadness that Energy in Demand announces the passing of Hélène Connor Lajambe, recipient of the 2012 Légion d'Honneur (France) in recognition of her four decades of visionary work in promoting environmental protection, sustainable energy and participatory governance. Hélène was returning from a trip to Tibet – a life-long dream – when … Continue reading Hélène Connor Lajambe, we’ll miss you
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