The energy transition is underway in China but as Keith Bradsher writes in the New York Times, “The revival of coal production shows the flaws in the country’s half-finished evolution from central planning to the free market.” Mr. Bradsher provides a good account of what is happening in the country. Despite Climate Change Vow, … Continue reading Coal still increasingly important in China
Reviewing how Trump can overturn the Obama Administration’s efforts on climate policy
Every day we are reading about what we should expect once the Trump administration takes over in January. Henry Fountain and Erica Goode provide a bit of a wake up call in an article in the New York Times about just how Trump can overturn the approach taken by Obama’s Administration. Trump Has Options … Continue reading Reviewing how Trump can overturn the Obama Administration’s efforts on climate policy
Understanding the role of improved energy efficiency in addressing climate change
Joshua S Hill writes a good article on the CleanTechnica website about a new report by the Carbon Trust on the important role of energy efficiency in our climate strategies. Energy Efficiency Key To Limiting Global Warming To 2°C A new report has shown that energy efficiency is the key to keeping the door … Continue reading Understanding the role of improved energy efficiency in addressing climate change
The transition in the power markets
We are all involved in the energy transition in one way or another. This is a good article by Giles Parkinson of reneweconomy.com.au writing on the Echo Netdaily website about how energy efficiency could be reshaping power markets forever. What do you think? How energy efficiency will reshape power markets The fossil fuel industry … Continue reading The transition in the power markets
How the energy transition brings transformation
The energy transition brings many benefits beyond simply reducing our carbon footprint. Stanley Reed explains in the New York Times how a shift to tidal power is bringing hope to a region of Wales that was once a major industrial area. For a Welsh City, the Tides Offer Renewal “We really need something different … Continue reading How the energy transition brings transformation
Coming to grips with air pollution in Europe
Air pollution has significant impacts on the health of Europeans, particularly in urban areas, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While air quality is slowly improving, air pollution remains the single largest environmental health hazard in Europe, resulting in a lower quality of life due to illnesses and an estimated … Continue reading Coming to grips with air pollution in Europe
Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies
The manufacturing industry is one of the main drivers of the Turkish economy, accounting for about 25 % of total GDP. As explained by Anna Hirtenstein on the Bloomberg website, Turkey is trying to increase its manufacturing by requiring renewable energy technologies to be built in the country. The worry is that the new rules … Continue reading Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies
Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
It is probably self evident that good communications is essential for ensuring success in energy efficiency programmes. This article on the edie.net website reviews the importance of good communication. Have you recent experience that confirms this? Communication skills crucial for energy managers to deliver efficiency programmes, say experts Advances in technology have created a … Continue reading Implementing energy efficiency programmes requires good communication
Companies know that improved energy efficiency will improve their competitiveness now that they know they are leaving EU
Every day we are reading more about the implications of Britain’s decision to leave the EU. Liam Stoker provides a good article on the Clean Energy News website about companies increasing their investment in energy efficiency in order to improve their competitiveness. What do you think? Brexit sends average energy efficiency investments soaring as … Continue reading Companies know that improved energy efficiency will improve their competitiveness now that they know they are leaving EU
Significant potential for small businesses to adopt increased energy efficiency measures
David Pratt writes on the Clean Energy News website about a recent survey that show Britain’s small and medium-sized companies are not taking energy efficiency seriously and that there is important energy savings potential that they should be giving priority to. YouGov survey finds low SME interest in energy efficiency A new survey has … Continue reading Significant potential for small businesses to adopt increased energy efficiency measures
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