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
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
