September comes around and we start thinking about the grape harvest and the wines that will soon be produced. We seldom think of the energy the industry uses. Emily Holbrook writes about a new programme in California on the energy manager today website. Wineries 'Crush' It, Save More than Half a Million with PG&E … Continue reading California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency
New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada
Canada has had a stop-start approach to energy efficiency policies and programmes since the first oil crises. The problem is that the economy is very energy intensive and for a variety of reasons, it is necessary to address these issues. A new report by the Conference Board of Canada explains where the country is and … Continue reading New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada
The energy transition in South Australia
We are all interested in latest developments around the world. Saul Kavonic writes on the Forbes website. Making The Transition: What South Australia Can Teach Us About Switching On To Renewables Around half of South Australia's power generation capacity comes from wind and solar, with renewables' share of the energy mix continuing to rise. … Continue reading The energy transition in South Australia
Latest update on climate adaptation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate adaptation finance. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Philippines Pioneers Catastrophe Risk Insurance During the month of August, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and funds reported on new financing for projects that will support resilience in … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance
Update on smart meter roll-out in UK
While there are requirements to have most households install smart meters, for whatever reason, consumers are generally not concerned. Sam Meadows explains in an article on The Telegraph website. This being an EU obligation, it would be good to hear whether other countries are facing the same problems. Smart meter roll-out in question as … Continue reading Update on smart meter roll-out in UK
Understanding time lags as our climate policies and actions drag on
“Large-scale social changes take time: they are the sum of many individual changes, in both attitudes and behaviours. To minimise that time lag, we need to start acting now.” So says Timothy H. Dixon, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Natural and human-caused hazards, sea level rise and climate change at the University of South Florida … Continue reading Understanding time lags as our climate policies and actions drag on
Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding
Catherine Howell, Jennifer Drake and Liat Margolis from the University of Toronto write on The Conversation website about retrofitting existing building infrastructure to alleviate flood damage by using grasses and herbaceous plants on our rooftops. How green roofs can protect city streets from flooding Spring and summer 2017 have been among the wettest on … Continue reading Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding
Blog from Energy Advice Exchange – “Main barrier to domestic energy efficiency is cost . . .”
A few weeks ago, a news item on the Energy Live News website in the UK raised the issue of cost as the reason why consumers were not investing in energy efficiency. That’s fair, as a starting point. We are always told how expensive energy-efficient technologies or energy renovations are, whether it is true or … Continue reading Blog from Energy Advice Exchange – “Main barrier to domestic energy efficiency is cost . . .”
The agriculture sector’s impact on climate change
It is important for all of us to better understand what is causing climate change and what we can do about it. Chelsea Harvey writes in The Washington Post about the importance of the agriculture sector. This is why when you talk about climate change, you can’t ignore agriculture Agriculture has historically released almost … Continue reading The agriculture sector’s impact on climate change
Growing interest in trade of clean technology and services
There are growing opportunities to expand the trade in clean technologies. Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada writes about the opportunities from a Canadian perspective on the Policy Options website. There are important lessons for everyone. The opportunity of green trade It’s time to think globally about … Continue reading Growing interest in trade of clean technology and services
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