The energy transition needs financing to succeed. A news item on the ETEnergyworld.com website from India describes a new fund of up to USD80 million that was announced this week in the US to help developing countries improve energy efficiency and phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. New energy efficiency fund will … Continue reading Important new energy efficient fund created for developing countries
Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense
The energy transition is definitely underway and John Lynch writes a good article in the Irish Independent that there are good financial gains for all investors. Sharewatch: Riches to be made on sustainable energy Some of us are not quite as riveted by the 'green agenda' as perhaps we should be. Of course, when … Continue reading Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense
With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities
Laurie Winkless writes a good article in the Irish Independent about the importance of cities in meeting our climate challenges. It would be good to get your views. Investment in renewable energy key to securing future of our cities Google 'future cities' and you'll be met with visions of a science fiction-enhanced urban landscape. … Continue reading With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities
Discussion paper now out: Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings
The Energy Advice Exchange has published its discussion paper Efficiency First means Consumers First: the crucial role of energy advisory services in realising the EU’s energy ambitions. It is hoped that this paper will lead to a good discussion of our information and advice needs in our energy efficiency policies, particularly related to the buildings … Continue reading Discussion paper now out: Putting consumers at the centre of EU energy efficiency policies for buildings
‘We think in generalities but we live in detail…’ How do we help consumers make the right decisions on having an energy renovation?
Our energy efficiency policies in Europe give considerable attention, rightly so, to improving the energy performance of our existing building stock. And Europe certainly has a large and varied building stock, no doubt! While there is no template for building design, there certainly is no template for building renovation. Every owner and consumer has an … Continue reading ‘We think in generalities but we live in detail…’ How do we help consumers make the right decisions on having an energy renovation?
Diesel cars: cheating on environmental regulation is not a victimless crime
It started with Volkswagen and its dodgy emissions test results. It turns out there all diesel brands in Europe have a lot of explaining why the pollution is much worse than allowed under current regulations. An article on the Transport & Environment website reveals quite a shocking story. So, who is to blame? Dieselgate 1st … Continue reading Diesel cars: cheating on environmental regulation is not a victimless crime
Bioenergy may be reducing emissions but not by nearly as much as is claimed
Bioenergy has been steeped in controversy about the net benefits and the costs. Michael Le Page writes a good article in The New Scientist that it is not yet time yet to cheer about the impact on reducing emissions. Revealed: The renewable energy scam making global warming worse On the face of it, Europe … Continue reading Bioenergy may be reducing emissions but not by nearly as much as is claimed
Moving towards a standardised “energy efficient mortgage” in Europe
Following the previous post on financing, Priyanka Shrestha writes on the Energy Live News website about an initiative that has been launched in Europe on energy efficiency mortgages. While applauding this initiative, EiD’s concern, however, is about the potential impact given how low interest rates are, with no sign they will significantly increase in the … Continue reading Moving towards a standardised “energy efficient mortgage” in Europe
How do we pay for the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy?
This is a question perplexing many these days. Whether we are paying for adaptation or mitigation measures, the bill keeps rising. Henry M. Paulson Jr., a former Treasury secretary and chief executive of Goldman Sachs, writes an important opinion piece in the New York Times about how governments must create conditions that encourage private investment … Continue reading How do we pay for the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy?
The merger of two vehicle trends — automation and electrification
The energy transition is moving ahead at a dizzying pace. And this is true in transport. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about a new study by the Rocky Mountain Institute that shows that we could “be on the verge of an energy and technology transformation to rival the sudden decline of the coal … Continue reading The merger of two vehicle trends — automation and electrification
