The energy transition is a fascinating process. One popular measure many homeowners do is to install solar panels. But, as we see in this article by Chelsea Harvey in the Washington Post, there is a backlash from many utilities. However, the article provides evidence that the installations benefit all consumers and not only those to … Continue reading Looking at the benefits from installing rooftop solar systems
This week’s briefs
This week there are several important new reports. One of the reports will be launched at a Webinar on June 2nd. • Webinar / Report launch: Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock Not to miss: June 2nd from 15:00 to 16:00 CET: Webinar Launch of OpenExp report entitled “Energy Transition of the EU … Continue reading This week’s briefs
The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners
Every country is facing a dynamic energy situation having to balance a transition to low-carbon economy with current low fossil fuel prices, ensuring energy security, keeping the economy moving forward and so on. Pelin Yenigün Dilek and David Schlissel from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis write in the Turkish Daily News discussing … Continue reading The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners
UK’s energy infrastructure needs a major overhaul to meet its renewable energy goals
Phil Taylor, Siemens Professor of Energy Systems of Newcastle University provides a very thoughtful post on The Conversation website on how Britain can achieve its energy transition objectives. Importantly, there is research underway to examine the energy system as a whole to come up with new ways to give customers greater control of their energy … Continue reading UK’s energy infrastructure needs a major overhaul to meet its renewable energy goals
Cities and the energy transition
EiD often has posts on the important role cities play in promoting sustainable energy. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post that, with a little creativity, researchers are developing new ideas and technologies specifically designed for city life in the march to a low-carbon society. This is how cities of the future will get … Continue reading Cities and the energy transition
China is world’s top wind installer but “it just is not able to use it to the max”
Curiously, while it holds the record as the world’s top wind installer, it still does not generate as much electricity as the US. Chelsea Harvey explains why in the Washington Post. Why China is having so many problems ramping up wind power China holds the record as the world’s top wind installer, accounting for … Continue reading China is world’s top wind installer but “it just is not able to use it to the max”
Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU
New rules could save eight million tonnes of oil and 10 million tonnes of CO2 - but Leave campaigners ignore these benefits when attacking EU efficiency standards, argues Andrew Warren, friend of EiD and Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, on the Business Green website. While you may not be directly affected by the … Continue reading Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU
Momentum building for passive buildings
More and more we read about passive buildings. Also, the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive calls for nearly zero energy buildings and they will soon be mandatory. Nicholas Falkoff writes a very good article on the Boston Agent Magazine website. It is good because it spreads awareness of the benefits. What do you think … Continue reading Momentum building for passive buildings
Gas demand in Europe has dropped and it isn’t all good news
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
