We are all involved in the energy transition in one way or another. This is a good article by Giles Parkinson of reneweconomy.com.au writing on the Echo Netdaily website about how energy efficiency could be reshaping power markets forever. What do you think? How energy efficiency will reshape power markets The fossil fuel industry … Continue reading The transition in the power markets
How the energy transition brings transformation
The energy transition brings many benefits beyond simply reducing our carbon footprint. Stanley Reed explains in the New York Times how a shift to tidal power is bringing hope to a region of Wales that was once a major industrial area. For a Welsh City, the Tides Offer Renewal “We really need something different … Continue reading How the energy transition brings transformation
Coming to grips with air pollution in Europe
Air pollution has significant impacts on the health of Europeans, particularly in urban areas, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While air quality is slowly improving, air pollution remains the single largest environmental health hazard in Europe, resulting in a lower quality of life due to illnesses and an estimated … Continue reading Coming to grips with air pollution in Europe
Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies
The manufacturing industry is one of the main drivers of the Turkish economy, accounting for about 25 % of total GDP. As explained by Anna Hirtenstein on the Bloomberg website, Turkey is trying to increase its manufacturing by requiring renewable energy technologies to be built in the country. The worry is that the new rules … Continue reading Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies
Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
It is probably self evident that good communications is essential for ensuring success in energy efficiency programmes. This article on the edie.net website reviews the importance of good communication. Have you recent experience that confirms this? Communication skills crucial for energy managers to deliver efficiency programmes, say experts Advances in technology have created a … Continue reading Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
Companies know that improved energy efficiency will improve their competitiveness now that they know they are leaving EU
Every day we are reading more about the implications of Britain’s decision to leave the EU. Liam Stoker provides a good article on the Clean Energy News website about companies increasing their investment in energy efficiency in order to improve their competitiveness. What do you think? Brexit sends average energy efficiency investments soaring as … Continue reading Companies know that improved energy efficiency will improve their competitiveness now that they know they are leaving EU
Significant potential for small businesses to adopt increased energy efficiency measures
David Pratt writes on the Clean Energy News website about a recent survey that show Britain’s small and medium-sized companies are not taking energy efficiency seriously and that there is important energy savings potential that they should be giving priority to. YouGov survey finds low SME interest in energy efficiency A new survey has … Continue reading Significant potential for small businesses to adopt increased energy efficiency measures
Many feel the momentum for America’s energy transition will continue
Much is being written about what the new Trump administration will do to energy and climate change policies. No doubt these are anxious moments. But Joe Ryan, Chris Martin and Jim Polson write an assuring article on the Bloomberg News website that economic reality will prevail for renewable energy. Let’s hope they are right. … Continue reading Many feel the momentum for America’s energy transition will continue
Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions drawing controversy
The energy transition is underway practically everywhere. But, plans in Morocco are drawing controversy because of how they are impacting on local communities. Arthur Neslen explains recent developments in a recent Guardian article. Africa's biggest windfarm sparks controversy in the desert Last week’s Marrakech climate summit shone a light on Morocco’s clean energy plans, … Continue reading Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions drawing controversy
Now that marijuana is increasingly legalised, the need for reducing energy costs becomes a priority
Indoor producers of marijuana have high energy bills because of the need for high-intensity lights. Diane Cardwell has written a good article in the New York Times about the increasing use of LED lights in the US. Where Marijuana Plants Flourish Under Energy-Saving LED Lights “We wanted to be able to offer the best … Continue reading Now that marijuana is increasingly legalised, the need for reducing energy costs becomes a priority
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