Hardly a newscast goes by without several items relating to Brexit. Following a post by Andrew Warren last week in EiD, Michele Stua and Ed Dearnley from the University of Sussex analyse some of the possible outcomes in an article on The Conversation website. Do you have any views? What will Brexit mean for … Continue reading How will Brexit affect Britain’s climate strategy?
More from the European Environment Agency: mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals
Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published this week, which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. Reducing the environmental, health and climate pressures arising from Europe’s … Continue reading More from the European Environment Agency: mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals
Optimism and enthusiasm reigns in US renewable energy world
We are receiving some good news from the United States even if it is not from the Trump Administration. Sneha Ayyagari writes a good blog on the NRDC website about three takeaways from a recent renewable energy summit. Three Reasons Why Renewable Energy Leaders Are Optimistic Deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, at … Continue reading Optimism and enthusiasm reigns in US renewable energy world
From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles
Industry across Europe is responsible for more than half of all carbon dioxide, particulate matter and other key pollutants emitted into the air, according to updated industrial pollution country profiles published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The 33 profiles of the member countries of the EEA (EEA-33) give an updated snapshot of sources … Continue reading From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles
Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses
The Green Investment Group, formerly known as the Green Investment Bank, before it was sold to Australia’s Macquarie Bank, has launched an important new funding service to help businesses. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the Business Green website. Green Investment Group launches 'pay-as-you save' green energy offer New Energy Solutions service will … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses
Progress being made in reducing fuel poverty levels in Scotland
Douglas Fraser writes on the BBC website about the progress made in 2016 to reduce the level of those households considered in fuel poverty. Interestingly, two thirds of the change was explained by falling energy prices, and one third by improved energy efficiency. While the progress was good, now the challenge is underway to help … Continue reading Progress being made in reducing fuel poverty levels in Scotland
Latest update on climate mitigation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in climate mitigation finance. Climate Mitigation Finance Update: Progress in Mapping and Financing Wind Power; Financing Call for Renewable Energy Projects The latest updates in climate mitigation finance include financing for projects in solar, wind, … Continue reading Latest update on climate mitigation finance
Passive houses can be “affordable”
In the 1980s, Canada was one of the pioneers in ambitiously efficient housing, with its R-2000 programme that was showcased globally. It certainly got a lot of attention at the International Energy Agency and in countries such as Russia, after the demise of the Soviet Union. After some lea years, it is good to see … Continue reading Passive houses can be “affordable”
This week’s briefs
This week there are some items that should be of interest to you. First, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) provides an explanatory note on why the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, that is currently under revision, must focus on energy needs. Second, there is a good article on how to minimise … Continue reading This week’s briefs
California Energy Commission unanimously adopted energy-saving targets for 2030
As Europe is still in the process of revising its targets for 2030, California has established a new energy savings target for 2030. Given the lack of leadership at the federal level, this is welcome news. Mohit Chhabra explains in an article on the Natural Resources Defense Council. California Establishes a Path to an … Continue reading California Energy Commission unanimously adopted energy-saving targets for 2030
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