This week in Europe it would have been nice to have been able to simply tint windows to keep the sun out. But as Scott Collie writes on the New Atlas website, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a energy-efficient thin film material that allows for relatively quick tinting. Energy-efficient … Continue reading Latest developments in energy-efficient window tinting
How sustainable energy improvements increase property value
Jacob Bayer, founder and CEO of of Luminext, a Brooklyn-based energy consulting firm, writes a good article on the Inman website about how energy efficiency improvements increase property value. The power of renewables and energy efficiency in real estate Key Takeaways Energy conservation, efficient lighting and building automation are now common -- so when … Continue reading How sustainable energy improvements increase property value
Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints
As we more and more use the internet for our purchases, it is important to reflect on our carbon footprint. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about a new study that shows the opportunities that online purchasing create to lower the life cycle carbon footprints of consumer products. People would … Continue reading Internet-based companies can help consumers slash their carbon footprints
Taking a stand against smart meters
We have the roll out of smart meters underway throughout Europe and in many if not most OECD countries. This is an interesting story by Justin Wm. Moyer in the Washington Post about a couple of philosophers in the Washington area who are refusing the installation of the smart meters and the consequences they are … Continue reading Taking a stand against smart meters
There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight
We regularly talk about the low-carbon energy transition, but the transport sector struggles for alternatives. While there are growing efforts, it is important to stay focused on reducing emissions and improve fuel efficiency. An article on the American Journal of Transportation website about the “bold challenge” to increase fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions to … Continue reading There are growing options for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency in road freight
Low-carbon alternatives exist to reduce emissions in the shipping industry
Tom Levitt writes in The Guardian about some of the possibilities to use wind power to reduce the emissions in global shipping. Why aren't ships using wind-power to cut their climate footprint? MS Estraden looks, on first glance, like a normal cargo ship. Just another one of the 50,000 vessels transporting pretty much everything … Continue reading Low-carbon alternatives exist to reduce emissions in the shipping industry
Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency
Penobscot Bay is one of America’s most well-known summer colonies and has many islands a towns to visit. Most recently a new centre for contemporary art opened. An article on the Penobscot Bay Pilot website describes that one can pursue art and energy efficiency. Art, Energy Efficiency, and the Economy We’re abuzz with the … Continue reading Even a culture centre can promote energy efficiency
How the energy transition is transforming one city in Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario was known for locks that allowed for shipping between Lake Huron and Lake Superior. It was also known as a major steel producer. It has fallen on hard times with the industrial and economic restructuring that affected so many cities and regions in all our countries. Peter Kuitenbrouwer writes an encouraging … Continue reading How the energy transition is transforming one city in Ontario
The energy transition in Britain
It is amazing to read every day about the ups and downs of Britain’s energy policy. There are plans to build 6 nuclear plants by different consortia, using different technologies. Obviously, everyone is reading about the plans for Hinkley Point C and the recent delays to review China’s role. Then we read about how the … Continue reading The energy transition in Britain
India is looking to create a dedicated green energy trading platform
We have read with great interest how India is giving a major push to deploy renewable energy. As Anindya Upadhyay writes on the Livemint website, India is looking to roll out a dedicated platform for the trade of clean electricity in the next six months. Govt mulls green power exchange to spur renewable energy … Continue reading India is looking to create a dedicated green energy trading platform
