As the Trump Administration in the US argues whether fuel efficiency standards for vehicles should be scrapped or lowered, it is encouraging to read an article in The Conversation about the benefits of such standards in Australia. Scott Ferraro and Claire Painter from ClimateWorks Australia and Monash University give a good account of the benefits … Continue reading Benefits of emission standards for vehicles
Indigenous communities in Australia form new alliance to promote sustainable energy
It is encouraging to read this article by Dyani Lewis in The Guardian about how indigenous communities in Australia are coming together to form an alliance to promote sustainable energy. While the focus is Australia, there is also reference to similar activities underway in Canada. How an Indigenous renewable energy alliance aims to cut … Continue reading Indigenous communities in Australia form new alliance to promote sustainable energy
New floating windfarm coming to Scotland
While Scotland’s offshore fossil fuel industry is having major problems due to low reserves and poor oil prices, its renewable energy industry continues to push forward. Ian Johnston writes in The Independent about the world’s largest floating windfarm to be built off the north-east coast of Scotland. 'World's largest floating windfarm' to be built … Continue reading New floating windfarm coming to Scotland
The dynamics of Australia’s grids – renewables versus fossil fuels
There is on-going concern about the effect of renewables on our grid systems. Giles Parkinson writes a good article on the REneweconomy website arguing that the biggest risk to grid security is coal, gas settings, not wind or solar. Biggest risk to grid security is coal, gas settings, not wind or solar The biggest … Continue reading The dynamics of Australia’s grids – renewables versus fossil fuels
Understanding the state of Britain’s new homes
Britain has been known for the poor quality of its building stock. They are amongst the worst in Europe. That is one reason why there has been a big emphasis on renovation, with a few policy blips along the way. Julia Kollewe writes a good article in The Guardian about why new houses are being … Continue reading Understanding the state of Britain’s new homes
How one California county is addressing its energy transition
Joe Naiman writes in the Fallbrook and Bonsall Village News about recent developments for the San Diego County to implement its renewable energy plan. It is a good story for all of us. Supervisors support comprehensive renewable energy plan program The San Diego County Board of Supervisors held a hearing on Phase I of … Continue reading How one California county is addressing its energy transition
Global spending on energy efficiency programmes on the rise
An article from Business Wire on the Yahoo Finance website reports about a new study from Navigant Research that analyses that programmes to promote energy efficiency globally are expecting to have significant growth over the upcoming decade. Global Government and Utility Energy Efficiency Program Spending is Expected to Exceed $56 Billion in 2026, According … Continue reading Global spending on energy efficiency programmes on the rise
The worrying scale of America’s subsidies for fossil fuels
While there are growing concerns about how the Trump Administration is dismantling the country’s sustainable energy policies, Radek Stefansky, Lecturer in Economics at the University of St Andrews writes on The Conversation website about the increasingly worrying scale of subsidies for fossil fuels. America's 'hidden subsidies' for fossil fuels are worth $170 billion a … Continue reading The worrying scale of America’s subsidies for fossil fuels
India achieves important milestone in deployment of solar power
India is making important advances as it is taking its energy transition seriously. Sanjay Dutta writes on the ETEnergyworld website from the Economic Times that total installed solar capacity, including rooftop and off-grid projects, has crossed 10 GW. Big boost for India's power generation: Solar power capacity crosses 10,000 Megawatt Green power is driving … Continue reading India achieves important milestone in deployment of solar power
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: EU Invests in Energy Infrastructure; Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight in Europe, Central Asia During the month of February, EU countries made significant investments in energy infrastructure, … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 