These are anxious moments in America, when there are concerns that the new Administration may adversely change the policy framework designed to support sustainable energy. Lucas Davis provides an important article on The Conversation website about concerns over policy uncertainty. Policy uncertainty discourages innovation and hurts the environment Large-scale changes are anticipated for U.S. … Continue reading The importance of long-term policies for sustainable energy
Singapore revising policy framework to promote industrial energy efficiency
Recently, Rod wrote a column on the eceee website about the modest proposals that the European Commission has made in its “winter package” to promote more energy efficiency in Europe’s industry. It is encouraging to read on the todayonline.com website that Singapore’s government is planning to give a greater push to energy efficiency improvements in … Continue reading Singapore revising policy framework to promote industrial energy efficiency
Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
Increasingly we are hearing about the initiatives in China to promote sustainable energy. When we read about their air pollution problems and their use of fossil fuels for electricity generation, we welcome the efforts made to support sustainable energy. Telesurtv.net provides a good article about the plans to increasingly use renewable energy for its winter … Continue reading Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
Even the wine industry is looking at innovative approaches to battle climate change
The wine industry has always been concerned about the soil and the climate. Not every country can have a successful industry. There are many factors involved in creating the right environment. But, when those conditions change and are expected to change even more, there is too much at stake to simply accept the change. David … Continue reading Even the wine industry is looking at innovative approaches to battle climate change
Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Many argue that innovation is key to us addressing the global climate challenge. Laura Kane from the Canadian Press writes on the Globe and Mail website about the activities of Canadian scientists to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their participation in a global competition. Canadian scientists turn carbon-dioxide emissions into useful products What if … Continue reading Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Large corporations are becoming one of the most powerful advocates for clean energy in the US
Undoubtedly, to have a successful sustainable energy strategy, all stakeholders must rise to the occasion. Julia Pyper writes on the Greentech Media website that a recent report shows that large corporations are indeed doing that. Given the concerns that sustainable energy may be a lower priority in the new Washington administration, this is welcome news. … Continue reading Large corporations are becoming one of the most powerful advocates for clean energy in the US
Energy advice under the microscope
It is encouraging that there is increasing focus on the role and importance of the consumer in our sustainable energy strategies. Last November the European Commission published its consumer-centred clean energy policy package that proposes how to revise the current policy package to help meet our long-term energy and climate goals. Since then, there has … Continue reading Energy advice under the microscope
Burning oil and gas in offshore power stations to lower emissions
It is always worth considering the wide range of options. Tom Baxter, a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Aberdeen, explains in an article in The Conversation, that it is possible to use the energy from fossil fuels offshore without even bringing them to the surface. What do you think? How to burn … Continue reading Burning oil and gas in offshore power stations to lower emissions
Tesla’s “Gigafactory” will produce 35 GWh/year of lithium-ion battery cells annually
The energy storage business has shown significant progress in recent years. Lorraine Chow writes on the Ecowatch website about a project of Tesla and Panasonic to “accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage.” Tesla Flips Switch on Gigafactory to Accelerate World's … Continue reading Tesla’s “Gigafactory” will produce 35 GWh/year of lithium-ion battery cells annually
Will carbon capture and storage finally live up to its expectations?
For many years we have been hearing how CCS will play a key – if not the key – role in our energy transition. It has never lived up to its billing, with very few demonstrations showing significant progress. Roger Harrabin writes in The Guardian about a breakthrough made in India. Indian firm makes … Continue reading Will carbon capture and storage finally live up to its expectations?
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