It is worrisome that 748,000 individuals and families in Scotland spend more than 10 per cent of their income on heating. Sean Bell writes on the CommonSpace website about recent developments to push for more support from the Scottish government. Opposition parties demand further action on fuel poverty Scottish Green energy spokesperson Mark Russell, … Continue reading Calls for more effort to address fuel poverty in Scotland
Why improving energy performance of buildings in Canada will help meet Paris climate obligations
Karen Tam Wu and Julia Langer write an important article on the Policy Options website, calling for bold action in Canada’s buildings sector. This may be about Canada but it is a message for all of us. Shifting to energy-efficient homes and buildings will help us reach our 2030 Paris Agreement target, and it … Continue reading Why improving energy performance of buildings in Canada will help meet Paris climate obligations
There is a need to better understand the solar industry
According to Chelsea Harvey, writing in the Washington Post, there has been an on-going underestimation of the expansion of solar energy and that could have serious policy implications. What do you think? We’ve been underestimating the solar industry’s momentum. That could be a big problem. Analysts have been underestimating the expansion of solar energy … Continue reading There is a need to better understand the solar industry
How to re-invigorate improving energy performance of commercial buildings
We have much to do to improve the energy performance of all our buildings. Bert Valdman, president of Seattle-based Optimum Energy writes on the Sustainable Brands website about what it can take to “spark progress” in improving the energy efficiency of commercial buildings. Building Energy Efficiency Has Stalled — Here’s How to Spark Progress … Continue reading How to re-invigorate improving energy performance of commercial buildings
Taking stock
A committee of the European Parliament that is reviewing the Commission’s proposed clean energy package has just done something hopeful: it voted for a binding 40% energy efficiency target for 2030. The Commission had called for a binding 30% target and many members of Council (and others) oppose even 30%, and do not want the … Continue reading Taking stock
Latest update on climate finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate finance. Climate Finance Update – Institutional News: ADB Raises US$1.25 Billion through Green Bonds Typically a quiet month for multilateral news, the month of August nevertheless saw momentum in green bonds, with the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market
Anu Thomas writes on the economic times energyworld website about how one company in India wants to be a major player in the country’s renewable energy market. It is interesting to see how the energy transition is definitely underway in India. The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer is prepping for a new ride in renewable … Continue reading Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market
California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency
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
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