Impact of big data on the energy transition

The energy transition is definitely underway and everyone is trying to figure out how to accelerate efforts. Dave Keating writes a good article on the DW website about the important role of big data. Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster .   Big data is about to transform renewable energy This week, the International … Continue reading Impact of big data on the energy transition →

Tackling fuel poverty in Scotland not that easy

Addressing fuel poverty has never been simple and straightforward. Keith Baker, Research Associate in Sustainable Urban Environments, Glasgow Caledonian University, writes an excellent article on The Conversation website about the current situation in Scotland and the difficulties in overcoming fuel poverty.   Scotland’s not even close to getting on top of fuel poverty – here’s … Continue reading Tackling fuel poverty in Scotland not that easy →

How energy management is evolving in America’s industry

Liz Delaney provides a good review on the Environmental Defense Fund website of the gains made from good energy management. These are findings coming from the EDF Climate Corps. It is a summer fellowship program that embeds trained, custom-matched graduate students inside leading organizations to accelerate clean energy projects and strategy. Since 2008 over 350 … Continue reading How energy management is evolving in America’s industry →

Having a bad “air” day can affect financial markets

EiD regularly provides posts concerning the impact of air pollution. Chris Mooney provides an interesting article in the Washington Post on an impact we were not expecting but that should not surprise us. The article reviews a recent study that shows that poor air quality can even affect stock market returns. What do you think? … Continue reading Having a bad “air” day can affect financial markets →

Prototype battery mimics the structure of human intestine

The energy transition is bringing forth much innovation. The Science & Environment section of the BBC News website reports on some interesting developments in a lithium-sulphur battery. It takes inspiration from the human gut.   Gut instinct drives battery boost Scientists have designed a new prototype battery that mimics the structure of the human intestines. … Continue reading Prototype battery mimics the structure of human intestine →

IEA report on renewables confirms energy transition underway but acceleration still needed

The IEA gets many headlines when it comes out with a new report. Such is the case with its recent report on its Medium-Term Renewable Energy Report 2016. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post on the IEA report.   We’re adding record amounts of wind and solar — and we’re still … Continue reading IEA report on renewables confirms energy transition underway but acceleration still needed →

Canada’s federal government pushing for more energy efficient homes

The news about Canada recently has mainly revolved around free trade agreements with the EU. But, the federal government is also interested in the energy transition. It is now taking action to improve the energy performance of existing buildings and to encourage net zero new buildings. Peter Zimonjic and Margo McDiarmid write on the CBC … Continue reading Canada’s federal government pushing for more energy efficient homes →

New report on walking and cycling

Catherine Benson from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews a new report prepared by the UN Environment Programme entitled the ‘Global Outlook on Walking and Cycling.’   UNEP Releases Outlook on Walking and Cycling The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the ‘Global Outlook on Walking and Cycling,’ which highlights that limited investment … Continue reading New report on walking and cycling →