Diane Cardwell write in the New York Times about a neighbourhood in the New York that has created a virtual trading platform for solar energy producers to sell excess electricity. Is this the model for the future? Solar Experiment Lets Neighbors Trade Energy Among Themselves Brooklyn is known the world over for things small-batch … Continue reading Energy trading in the twenty-first century
Electric vehicles in Norway
Lars Bevanger writes on the Deutsche Welle website about latest developments in Norway. It is encouraging to see how the country is promoting electric vehicles. With more than 100,000 electric cars already on the road, oil and gas-rich Norway aims to phase out fossil fuel cars altogether by 2025. How electric cars take over oil-rich … Continue reading Electric vehicles in Norway
Power dressing
How we dress says much about the person. With new developments underway in India, our closes will soon be able to be mini power plants. Sovi Vidyadharan explains in an article on the New Indian Express website. Now, wear power-packed dress and meet your energy needs on the move Has your mobile phone run … Continue reading Power dressing
Our coffee culture can become more efficient too
Walking down any street, we see more and more coffee shops. That coffee has to be roasted somewhere and it is good to read this article by Matt Mace on the Edie.net website about a new roaster in England that is "one of the most sustainable industrial buildings in the world". You should enjoy as … Continue reading Our coffee culture can become more efficient too
Benefits of emission standards for vehicles
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
