We often get caught up in our own policy tangles, trying to figure out how to effect the changes that will achieve our long-term goals. It is instructive to see how policies develop elsewhere. John Rogers, a senior energy analyst, writes a very informative blog on the Union of Concerned Scientists website. You should enjoy … Continue reading Understanding energy policy in Massachusetts
Total economic benefits from windfarms assessed in Illinois
Lenore Sobota Isobota writes a good article on The Pantagraph website about a recent assessment of the economic benefits for landowners in Illinois who lease their land to wind farm developers. These are important to have documented. Study outlines economic impact of wind farms The state's 25 largest wind farms generate $30.4 million in … Continue reading Total economic benefits from windfarms assessed in Illinois
Europe needs a renovation strategy
We have put many of the pieces together in the EU to develop quite a robust energy efficiency strategy. But one area that has been left aside is in comprehensively tackling the one area where there is tremendous potential – our existing buildings. This current report by Dr. Yamina Saheb of OpenEXP provides important evidence … Continue reading Europe needs a renovation strategy
Twitter for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Europe
I actively send out tweets and have been doing so for several years. For the most part, they complement my sustainable energy blog, Energy in Demand. I now have over 5,400 followers @EnergyDemand and the level of activity is encouraging. Based in Paris and London, obviously the policy world gravitates around the European Union – … Continue reading Twitter for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Europe
UNEP Inquiry Highlights Green Finance in 13 Developing Countries
The International Institute for Sustainable Development has recently reported about a new UNEP report on green finance. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System has published a report highlighting the diverse experiences of 13 developing countries in directing finance toward sustainable development aims. Launching the report to coincide … Continue reading UNEP Inquiry Highlights Green Finance in 13 Developing Countries
Reviewing why we improve energy efficiency
For many years now, there have been many writing about the benefits from improved energy efficiency. This was brought home by work at the International Energy Agency. Jacob Bayer writes a good post on the Fox News website that is refreshing to see. It is important for a wider audience to get a better appreciation … Continue reading Reviewing why we improve energy efficiency
“How do we decarbonize the electricity sector, while keeping the lights on, keeping costs low and avoiding unintended consequences that could make emissions increase?”
No one said the sustainable energy transition would be easy. Eduardo Porter writes in the New York Times about some of the bumps along the road. How Renewable Energy Is Blowing Climate Change Efforts Off Course Is the global effort to combat climate change, painstakingly agreed to in Paris seven months ago, already going … Continue reading “How do we decarbonize the electricity sector, while keeping the lights on, keeping costs low and avoiding unintended consequences that could make emissions increase?”
The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
Britain has one of the most progressive policies relating to requiring landlords to upgrade their properties to meet climate and energy goals. Yet, as Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry magazine, it may be illegal to rent out a building without … Continue reading The continuing controversy over energy performance certificates in the rental market in Britain
Signals 2016 – Towards green and smart mobility
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently published a new report on our evolving transport system. Transport plays a critical role in the way we live. Our food, clothes and household waste all need to be transported, contributing to our economy and quality of life. But the increasing use of planes, cars and other fossil-fuel … Continue reading Signals 2016 – Towards green and smart mobility
An innovative financing initiative to promote renewable energy
We all welcome new approaches to financing sustainable energy. The Solarcoin website provides a news item on Solarcoin a reward programme, an alternative digital currency that works like air-mile services, that has now been recognised by IRENA. SolarCoin reward recognized by IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) The SolarCoin reward program has been recognized by … Continue reading An innovative financing initiative to promote renewable energy
