The collapse in oil prices has had a significant impact on the Canadian province of Alberta. The tar sands together with conventional fossil fuels have dominated the economy for decades. But the provincial government has had to diversify and it has been making good progress. Emma Graney writes a good article in the Edmonton Journal … Continue reading The energy transition in Alberta
Reviewing Britain’s low carbon transition
Dan Wells writes a good article on the Blue & Green Tomorrow website about the progress that is being made in the UK’s energy transition. Importantly he mentions the move towards “prosumers.” UK Energy Transition A fundamental change is underway in the way in which energy is generated and managed, both in the UK … Continue reading Reviewing Britain’s low carbon transition
Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids
How vulnerable are our electricity systems? Recently, we have also read that it is possible there was hacking of the electricity grid in Turkey? Who is next? Juliet Eilperin and Adam Entous write in the Washington Post about recent developments in Vermont. Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid … Continue reading Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids
Reflections on new UK government review on consumer advice for energy efficiency
As regular readers know, EiD is part of the Energy Advice Exchange, an informal discussion group arguing for a higher priority for the provision of energy advice. It is encouraging that the UK has recently published a relevant review that should be of interest to all EiD readers. Catrin Maby, a member of the Energy … Continue reading Reflections on new UK government review on consumer advice for energy efficiency
Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
This could be a story in all countries. This article by Joshua S Hill on the CleanTechnica website explains the findings of a recent study in the UK. Now we can hope that we will get more such findings from the mandatory audits that were required throughout Europe. Increased Energy Efficiency In UK Manufacturing … Continue reading Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
The European Commission has published its proposals for the contribution of clean energy in meeting the EU’s obligations for the Paris climate agreement. Published on 30 November, the “winter package” is appropriately entitled “Clean Energy for All Europeans”. The Communication proposes a binding target for energy saving for 2030 and it includes recommendations to adapt … Continue reading Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
Momentum of US solar industry expected to be maintained
Everyone is writing about what impact the Trump administration will have on the energy transition. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post that the solar industry, for one, expects impressive growth to continue through the rest of the decade. The U.S. solar industry is booming — and it isn’t afraid of Trump The U.S. … Continue reading Momentum of US solar industry expected to be maintained
Energy transition underway: dramatic plunge in price of renewables
There have been important breakthroughs in the price of renewable energy technologies. Ian Johnston writes in The Independent about recent data showing how the cost of solar energy has dramatically dropped, making it increasingly competitive. Solar power becoming world's cheapest form of electricity production, analysts say Data produced by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) … Continue reading Energy transition underway: dramatic plunge in price of renewables
Tapping into all ideas to address urban air problems
Soon, experts will be demonstrating the use of jet engines to blow out the smog from Delhi. Will it work? Time will tell. Soutik Biswas writes about recent developments on the BBC News website. But those emissions won’t just disappear, one would assume. Is this a realistic long-term solution? Can jet engines clean up … Continue reading Tapping into all ideas to address urban air problems
Chinese starting to understand business opportunities from climate change
We see Chinese business becoming more active every day. Now, as explained by Matthew Kahn on the Conversation website, the Chinese are seeking new export markets taking advantage of low-carbon technologies. For China, climate change is no hoax – it's a business and political opportunity In mid-November, while Americans were preoccupied with election returns, … Continue reading Chinese starting to understand business opportunities from climate change
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 