In an article on The Conversation website, Magali A. Delmas, Professor of Management, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles the impact that the US Energy Star label has had over the past three decades. Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long … Continue reading US energy transition: Does Energy Star have a future?
New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2
With the policy framework in place, now effective implementation of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a necessity. The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) has just published a report to help in the implementation. The report is a practical guide to help member states implement Article 9.2 of the revised EPBD, focusing … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making choices for home renovation: A guide for an effective implementation of EPBD Article 9.2
Why have Display Energy Certificates started to disappear from public view in the UK?
It is important for consumers and the general public to know and understand the energy performance of buildings. For public buildings, the idea was to have Display Energy Certificates (DECs) that would allow the public know the performance of buildings that were deemed part of the public space. The UK, together with many EU member … Continue reading Why have Display Energy Certificates started to disappear from public view in the UK?
The EU accelerates the completion of the energy union
On its website, the European Commission published this week a news article on how it is completing the energy union. In focus: Completing Europe’s energy union In 2015, the EU’s energy union strategy set out a bold vision to fundamentally transform our energy system. It envisioned a resilient energy union, with an ambitious climate policy, to … Continue reading The EU accelerates the completion of the energy union
New analysis shows EU gas demand set to drop 7% by 2030, making new gas investments risky
EU gas demand is expected to fall 7% by 2030, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember. The findings suggest that any new gas capacity will become stranded assets. Ember’s analysis of EU Member States’ national plans shows that EU gas demand is set to fall from 326 billion cubic meters (bcm) in … Continue reading New analysis shows EU gas demand set to drop 7% by 2030, making new gas investments risky
Energy in Demand News, June 15-16, 2025
The International Energy Agency (IEA) held its 10th annual Global Energy Efficiency Conference in Brussels this past week. The invitation-only two-day conference was co-chaired by the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, and was organised with the support of the Energy Efficiency Movement. There were many excellent panels and 700 attendees … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 15-16, 2025
In simplifying the European Union’s green rulebook, what is the role of experts?
Diplomats warn that leaving experts out of policy discussions on simplifying green regulations will do more harm than good. Marianne Gros, Louise Guillot and Koen Verhelst discuss the concerns in an article on the Politico website. EU countries sideline experts in dash to slash green rules When it comes to simplifying the European Union's … Continue reading In simplifying the European Union’s green rulebook, what is the role of experts?
New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count
To double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements — from approximately 2% to over 4% annually — by 2030. Yet, no shared methodology was established to measure progress toward this goal. This paper gives policymakers the tools to align on definitions, track genuine progress, and uphold the commitments made on the global … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count
Romania’s energy transition: legal action to try to disband Greenpeace Romania
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Astrid Benölken and Tobias Zuttmann explain that Greenpeace Romania faces legal action from the state gas firm Romgaz, which wants the environmental group shut down. Critics warn this is the latest in a string of attacks on civil society groups. Greenpeace in court: Romania takes aim … Continue reading Romania’s energy transition: legal action to try to disband Greenpeace Romania
Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water”
Tom Wicker writes on the International Bar Association website about some of the legal issues related to AI and data centres. What are your views? Climate crisis: AI data centres to drive significant increase in energy demand and emissions In April, the International Energy Agency published a report on the ever-growing links between energy … Continue reading Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water”
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