We are all looking for ways to get the wider community to understand what it takes to fully embed the energy transition. Samantha Boh writes a good article in the Singapore Strait Times about a new academy that is being built to help people better understand “how to operate in more environmentally-friendly ways.” What do … Continue reading Singapore opens academy to promote the energy transition
SMEs at the heart of Germany’s energy transition
Roy Hales writes on the CleanTechnica website about the role SMEs play in Germany in its low carbon energy transition. There are important messages for all of us. SMEs Are Energiewende’s Backbone A number of prominent companies come to mind when you mention Germany’s energy transition. Names like E.ON, Volkswagen, and Siemens are recognized … Continue reading SMEs at the heart of Germany’s energy transition
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in climate finance. July 2016 Climate Finance Update: Meetings Call for Access, Mobilization, Scaling Up During the month of July, a number of high-level meetings highlighted the need for enhanced focus on climate finance. Resilience and disaster recovery projects in … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings
The Obama administration is doing everything within its powers to drive the energy transition forward, given the congressional roadblocks. Carl Weinschenk writes a good article on the Energy Manager Today website about recent developments to improve the energy performance of America’s buildings. The Feds Double Down on Energy Efficiency In their long-term planning, energy … Continue reading US making good steps forward to promote energy efficiency in buildings
Budget cuts affecting energy transition in Indonesia
Overall budget concerns in Indonesia are leading to cuts in support for renewable energy. Fedina S. Sundaryani writes in The Jakarta Post that the budget cut comes at a time when things have been looking up for new and renewable energy development in the country. Budget cuts jeopardize Indonesia’s renewable energy plans The government … Continue reading Budget cuts affecting energy transition in Indonesia
Is there a rebound effect from reducing crime?
Over the years, EiD has had several posts relating to the rebound effect relating to energy efficiency. This is the first one that links the rebound effect to lowering crime. Tatiana Schlossberg provides an interesting article on this topic in the New York Times. How Lowering Crime Could Contribute to Global Warming It sounds … Continue reading Is there a rebound effect from reducing crime?
Reviewing five actions to show how industrials can invest in renewable energy
No one said the energy transition is easy. For many companies there have been cost and accounting reasons why they have not been active in investing in renewable energy. Andrew Winston writes on the Harvard Business Review website how it can be made to happen. How Industrial Firms Invest in Renewable Energy, Affordably Big … Continue reading Reviewing five actions to show how industrials can invest in renewable energy
Short notes in the middle of summer
As summer continues, EiD thought it would be good to reflect on a few interesting developments this summer. Energy advice to empower consumers EiD has teamed up with Louise Sunderland and Catrin Maby to create the Energy Advice Exchange in order to get the discussion going on why an renovation strategy at the EU … Continue reading Short notes in the middle of summer
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Boost African, Asian Energy Access, European Building, Lighting Efficiency During the month of July, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released data demonstrating the growing market share of renewable energy, which has … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Demonstrating how storage system can create a virtual power plant
AGL, one of Australia's leading integrated energy companies, has a project in Adelaide to roll out 1,000 battery systems to homes and businesses that will operate like a 5MW plant, and optimise energy produced from solar panels. Michael Slezak writes about the latest developments in The Guardian. This project will be important for all of … Continue reading Demonstrating how storage system can create a virtual power plant
