Energy efficiency is seen as fundamental in Britain’s climate policies. It is good to see energy efficiency given such recognition and it is hoped that energy efficiency will receive similar attention at the upcoming global climate conference in Morocco. While this is a British article by David Pratt on the Clean Energy News website, EiD … Continue reading Energy efficiency seen as key to achieving Paris climate agreement in UK
New report by BPIE: The role of “building renovation passports” in encouraging more ambitious renovations
The Buildings Performance Institute Europe has recently published a report that reviews the plans of three regions in Europe to introduce buildings renovation passports (BRP). To meet long-term energy savings objectives, policymakers are actively trying to do two things: increase the percentage of buildings being renovated annually and to increase the level of ambition of … Continue reading New report by BPIE: The role of “building renovation passports” in encouraging more ambitious renovations
Recent British study shows potential impact with new priority given to improving the energy performance of buildings
Ever since the Green Deal collapsed in Britain, there has been concern about how the government will replace it in order to meet its climate and energy savings targets. Michael Holder writes on the Business Green website about a new study by the Association for the Conservation of Energy and the Regulatory Assistance Project about … Continue reading Recent British study shows potential impact with new priority given to improving the energy performance of buildings
Predictors of individual views on climate change in the US
Most of us from across the Atlantic have been watching the US election and the political scene in general with great interest. There has been concern about the American attitude towards climate change and we have welcomed the efforts of the Obama Administration to drive the policies forward. Tatiana Schlossberg writes a good article in … Continue reading Predictors of individual views on climate change in the US
Trying to overcome the complex owner/tenant relationship
Energy management of buildings is complex. In the commercial and industrial sectors where there are many owners, managers and tenants, this can increase the complexity. Yet, if energy performance is to be improved, it has to be addressed. Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about some of the issues … Continue reading Trying to overcome the complex owner/tenant relationship
France in top tier in transparency in reporting environmental performance of real estate
Jocelyn Timperley writes a good article on the BusinessGreen website about a recent survey of environmental performance transparency for the real estate sector. France headed the top tier that also included Australia, Japan and the UK. France tops sustainable real estate ranking UK also scores well in JLL environmental transparency ranking, listed alongside France, … Continue reading France in top tier in transparency in reporting environmental performance of real estate
Good example of using heat from sewers
While there are several examples around France and elsewhere, the news service Reuters provided a good article in The Guardian about a recent heating installation in a Parisian swimming pool using the heat from the sewer system. Drain brain: Paris pool uses sewer heat to cut costs and emissions A Paris swimming pool has … Continue reading Good example of using heat from sewers
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: IEA Releases ‘World Energy Investment 2016,’ New Financing Channels Open This month's update recaps the findings of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on global investment in sustainable energy financing, as well as … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The fourth industrial revolution has enormous emancipative power
Increasingly experts are talking about the fourth industrial revolution. While writing about Australia, David Ritter writes in The Guardian that there is great potential but only if we get the language, policy and politics right. It's up to organised people to ensure the new economy serves the greater good One evening, about 10 years … Continue reading The fourth industrial revolution has enormous emancipative power
One more important city reveals its low carbon plans
Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2040 by reversing urban sprawl and promoting walking, cycling and public transport. Senay Boztas discusses their plans in a recent article in The Guardian. Reykjavík: the geothermal city that aims to go carbon neutral Reykjavík used to be marketed as a … Continue reading One more important city reveals its low carbon plans
