The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Transportation and Housing Projects Receive Support Several new financing announcements and partnerships were announced for renewable energy projects, public transportation and residential housing. Financing for renewable energy … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The light bulb has become an icon of innovation
Tim Harford, often known as the Undercover Economist, has provided a delightful article on the BBC World Service website about the evolution of the cost of providing light for our domestic needs. This is perfect weekend and winter reading. EiD is certain you will enjoy. It also brings some interesting points that will give you … Continue reading The light bulb has become an icon of innovation
European Commission’s latest proposals for improving energy efficiency policies seems to be incurring the ire of the departing Brits
Fourteen months ago, there was global agreement to raise the ambition of our energy and climate policies in order to significantly reduce the impact of climate change. Improved energy efficiency was seen as a major element in meeting those goals. That was before Britain voted to leave the European Union. Now, Andrew Warren, Chairman of … Continue reading European Commission’s latest proposals for improving energy efficiency policies seems to be incurring the ire of the departing Brits
Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
Good analysis needs good data. It is encouraging to see a new energy data portal has been launched in Ireland. Jim Scheer, Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) explains the recent developments. Explore Ireland's Energy Use In the current age of fast paced and tweet sized communications, getting the message … Continue reading Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
More evidence that improving energy efficiency is cheaper than building power plants
As Europe starts negotiating what its new energy efficiency policies should be, it is good to get evidence from the US that shows the value that can be derived from improved energy efficiency. Sheryl Carter provides a good analysis on the Natural Resources Defense Council website. Efficiency Costs Drop: Still Cheaper Than Power Plants … Continue reading More evidence that improving energy efficiency is cheaper than building power plants
Germany’s energy transition shows positive progress in energy efficiency investments
Too often we only read about developments in renewable energy in Germany’s Energiewende. It is good to see this article by Priyanka Shrestha on the Energy Live News website about the growth in investments in energy efficiency in 2016. Are we also seeing this trend in other countries? German energy efficiency investment up Germany … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition shows positive progress in energy efficiency investments
Energy transition in Malta includes a renewable future
With Malta having the rotating presidency of the European Council it is useful to also review its approach to renewable energy. Fredrick Azzopardi, executive chairman of the energy utility Enemalta, writes in the Times of Malta about the renewable energy ambitions of the country. Renewable energy ambitions Enemalta plc is leading the way in … Continue reading Energy transition in Malta includes a renewable future
California strengthens sustainability of its power grid
As Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times, California is on track to have an overabundance of energy during the day, in large part because of power coming from solar cells. This leads to shortages throughout the night. Ms. Cardwell’s article explains about recent developments to expand the use of storage batteries. Tesla … Continue reading California strengthens sustainability of its power grid
What it takes to future-proof our electricity grids
Planners are puzzling over how to increase the share of renewables in our electricity systems when they are intermittent. Many are now turning to conventional power plants to be on standby. As Valentin Robu, lecturer in smart grids at Heriot-Watt University, states on the Conversation website, this is expensive and contributes to increased carbon emissions. … Continue reading What it takes to future-proof our electricity grids
Latest update on climate finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in climate finance. January 2017 Climate Finance Update: Businesses Line Up for Low-Carbon Transition During the month of January, global business leaders gathering in Davos and Abu Dhabi voiced their optimism regarding momentum achieved on … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
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