In the past decade we have seen a significant decrease in gas demand. Part of it can be due to energy efficiency improvements, but Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times that the absence of a carbon price that keeps coal cheap, together with other factors, are also important. What do you think? Has … Continue reading Gas demand in Europe has dropped and it isn’t all good news
Focus on small and medium buildings occupied by retail stores, offices, restaurants, non-profits and other small businesses
Adam Sledd and Nicole Stika write on the Greenbiz website that emphasis needs to be given on buildings of all shapes and sizes and not sole focus on the large buildings in mega cities that get all the media attention. Big efficiency for small and medium buildings For those of us working in the … Continue reading Focus on small and medium buildings occupied by retail stores, offices, restaurants, non-profits and other small businesses
Important funding strategy for energy activities in Africa
The African Development Bank Group is taking a significant step forward by approving a multi-year strategy for a new deal on energy in Africa. The new deal includes supporting the transition to green growth that includes an emphasis on energy efficiency and scaling up energy access. The PR Newswire on the StarAfrica website provides the … Continue reading Important funding strategy for energy activities in Africa
Being ‘alarmed’ about climate change does not necessarily lead to action
A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found that even members of the public who are “alarmed” about a warming planet show relatively low levels of public-sphere action, such as volunteering or protesting. Chelsea Harvey explains the report in an article in the Washington Post. Why even the people who worry … Continue reading Being ‘alarmed’ about climate change does not necessarily lead to action
Not everyone is pleased with the switch to energy-efficient lighting
In Europe, the incandescent light bulb has largely been removed from the market, but this is not true everywhere. Christa Marshall writes on the Greenwire website about the reaction to the phase out in the US. There is even research underway to see if the incandescent light bulb can be kept. This is an interesting … Continue reading Not everyone is pleased with the switch to energy-efficient lighting
Energy transition means big companies showing greater interest
Big business is big business. Pilita Clark writes a good article in the Financial Times that big US companies are showing greater interest in renewable energy. This must definitely be a sign that the energy transition is truly underway. Big US companies spearhead renewable energy drive When General Motors buys electricity for the Texas … Continue reading Energy transition means big companies showing greater interest
How a biofuels plant in Hawaii has been certified for its sustainability
It has been questioned about the overall impact of biofuels to reduce carbon emissions. There are also concerns about the sustainability of plant operations. A non-profit industry group in the US has created a certification system and a plant in Hawaii was the first to meet the criteria. Diane Cardwell discusses the developments in a … Continue reading How a biofuels plant in Hawaii has been certified for its sustainability
Understanding why New Zealanders are reluctant to switch to LED lighting
There is no doubt that in the past couple of decades we have seen many alternatives to the incandescent light bulb. Rob Stock on the Stuff.co.nz website provides an excellent article about the reasons why the uptake in New Zealand is going more slowly than expected. Households slow to switch to energy efficient LED … Continue reading Understanding why New Zealanders are reluctant to switch to LED lighting
Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change
Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about recent studies that explore why people are reluctant to talk much about climate change. Do you have views on this? The vicious cycle that makes people afraid to talk about climate change If you want to understand why it is that on a planet wracked by … Continue reading Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change
The challenges of forecasting our energy future with so many changes underway
Forecasting is not easy and we admire the work that organisations such as the International Energy Agency do to give us future projections. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about the controversies in the US over the accuracy and usefulness of projects from the US Energy Information Agency. Do you have … Continue reading The challenges of forecasting our energy future with so many changes underway
