In my previous post I introduced the concept of Community Choice Energy (CCE) (1) business model and how cities and local governments in California are gaining momentum in leading the way towards sustainable energy transition at the local level. There is definitely an interesting situation. Contrary to what the federal government is doing, California is … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: The Community Choice Energy model is gaining momentum in California. Can this knowledge be transferred to Europe?
Transferring fossil fuel subsidies to clean energy could yield major savings in dollars and GHG emissions
A new report from the Nordic Council of Ministers finds that redirecting fossil fuel subsidies toward the clean energy transition could help climate vulnerable countries reap major savings while slashing greenhouse gas emissions. This is according to a study by the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) and Gaia Consulting, “Making … Continue reading Transferring fossil fuel subsidies to clean energy could yield major savings in dollars and GHG emissions
House size can have important impact on resource use as well as environment
In many countries, new houses are getting increasingly bigger. The phys.org website reports on the a graduate student’s research that documents the impact of house size on resource use and impact on the environment. Is building bigger houses a waste of energy? Research by Iman Khajehzadeh, who graduates with a PhD in Architecture next … Continue reading House size can have important impact on resource use as well as environment
New global standard being developed to help limit GHG emissions
Sandrine Tranchard reports on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) website about the development of a new global standard. New ISO standard for climate action framework under development Greenhouse gases (GHG) are identified as the principal cause of climate change and managing them is crucial to help us adapt to its consequences. To address … Continue reading New global standard being developed to help limit GHG emissions
New research report tracking coal subsidies in Europe
We all have our concerns about the adverse effects of fossil fuel subsidies. Shelagh Whitley, Laurie van der Burg, Leah Worrall and Sejal Patel from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) write about their recent report reviewing coal subsidies. Cutting Europe's lifelines to coal: tracking subsidies in 10 countries This report reviews subsidies to coal … Continue reading New research report tracking coal subsidies in Europe
Change is underway in our relationship with cars
It is fascinating to see the evolution of various aspects of the energy transition. Giles Parkinson writes a fascinating article on the reneweconomy website about the evolution of our use of cars. What do you think? Death spiral for cars. By 2030, you probably won’t own one By 2030, you probably won’t own a … Continue reading Change is underway in our relationship with cars
Worrying developments in Britain’s policies to save energy
The Energy Efficiency First theme may be a priority elsewhere, but in Britain the priority for improved energy efficiency seems to be waning. Andrew Warren, a regular contributor to EiD and chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, provides an article on recent developments in the UK that are disturbing to say the least. This … Continue reading Worrying developments in Britain’s policies to save energy
G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched
The G20 is taking our sustainable development seriously. An important area is energy and in the past few years the G20 has shown leadership by, in part, approving an energy efficiency action plan. That has unleashed and expanded a range of activities. The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency (IPEEC) Secretariat oversees and coordinates the G20’s … Continue reading G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched
Using art to better understand climate change
Art can bring so much quality to our lives and it is fascinating to see the great interest when a new exhibition opens. Joelle Gergis and Penny Whetton from the University of Melbourne provide a fascinating article on The Conversation website about the role of art in affecting our feelings about climate change. Can … Continue reading Using art to better understand climate change
Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
We often forget that Africa has a flourishing class of entrepreneurs. Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ashesi University in Ghana writes on The Conversation website about recent developments and, importantly, that there is a need to further encourage them to help improve access to electricity for much of the population. Start-ups can help … Continue reading Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
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