We are always looking for solid analysis related to energy efficiency. Judson Boomhower, Postdoctoral scholar, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and Lucas Davis, Associate Professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley have written an important column the VoxEU.org website about their recent work. Electricity prices can vary dramatically … Continue reading Demonstrating the variation in economic value across energy efficiency investments
New report on benefits of ending fossil fuel subsidies
To ensure the low-carbon energy transition it is necessary to address the use of subsidies for fossil fuels. A new study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Global Subsidies Initiative and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) provides a comprehensive assessment of the adverse impact of such subsidies. Ending Fossil Fuel Production Subsidies … Continue reading New report on benefits of ending fossil fuel subsidies
Advances in a new low-cost, high-performance battery
We are always interested in seeing new innovations. A news item on the Xinhuanet website explains about a new storage battery developed at Stanford University that uses urea, commonly found in fertilizers and mammal urine. "With this battery, the dream is for solar energy to be stored in every building and every home," Professor Dai … Continue reading Advances in a new low-cost, high-performance battery
Understanding the dynamics in Britain’s energy consumption
Without really paying attention, many simply expect energy consumption to continue to grow. However, the energy transition truly is underway and it has for quite a while now. In an article for the February 2017 issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains his party trick … Continue reading Understanding the dynamics in Britain’s energy consumption
Improving energy efficiency of industrial manufacturing processes
A new US-funded consortium will enable Yale researchers to build upon years of research into the lifecycles of metals and other resources — and to work with a wide range of partners from academia, industry, and government. Kevin Dennehy explains latest developments on the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies website. Yale to … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency of industrial manufacturing processes
Important vacancies in energy efficiency
There are some important vacancies in energy efficiency. • UNEP Finance Initiative Energy Efficiency Finance Consultant – apply by February 16th UNEP FI is looking for a Energy Efficiency Finance Consultant, to be based in Paris. The overall objective of this assignment is to assist UN Environment and its Finance Initiative in the productive policy/finance … Continue reading Important vacancies in energy efficiency
Any energy policy shifts in US should reflect the benefits from past regulations
With the Trump administration determined to radically shift away from the regulatory approach that has been taken, Joseph Aldy, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, writes on The Conversation website about the benefits that have come from regulations. What Trump misses about regulations: They produce benefits as well as costs President Trump … Continue reading Any energy policy shifts in US should reflect the benefits from past regulations
Innovative use of wind power
Ian Johnston writes in The Independent about how streetlights may be fitted with small wind turbines in Britain. Do you know of other such innovative uses of renewable energy technologies? Renewable energy companies are fitting wind turbines to lampposts to make electricity Millions of lampposts could be fitted with wind turbines connected directly into … Continue reading Innovative use of wind power
New review of Poland’s energy policies
The International Energy Agency has recently published its 2016 review of Poland’s energy policies and programmes. Energy policy is complicated because of the country’s dependence on domestic coal. While Poland has made some progress on improving energy efficiency and installing renewable energy, it is obvious that much more is needed, even if the IEA’s executive … Continue reading New review of Poland’s energy policies
Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth
We are seeing more and more how many renewable energy technologies are able to compete effectively against conventional energy sources. Stanley Reed reviews in the New York Times how offshore wind is making important gains. The cost reductions in recent years are impressive. It is hard to imagine that the nuclear industry is seeing the … Continue reading Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth
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