Despite decades of public and private research and investment, the storage industry has struggled to take off, though there are signs that may be changing. Diane Cardwell writes a good article in the New York Times about the changes underway. Energy Storage Industry Gaining Momentum When David Vieau left the battery maker A123 in … Continue reading Latest developments in energy storage
The potential for energy efficiency investments following COP 21
Any global deal means significant mitigation measures. Strangely, over the years, improved energy efficiency has been neglected or downplayed even though study after study has shown its cost-effective potential. Richard Black writes a good article on the BusinessGreen website that a global climate deal will boost investment in 'low carbon stuff'. What could a … Continue reading The potential for energy efficiency investments following COP 21
Where China can make a big difference to UK’s energy system
Regardless where you live, you would have been aware of the recently agreements for China to be a major investor in Britain’s nuclear power industry. The decision has been controversial to say the least. Whether this is right or not will be argued for many years. But, Geoffrey Lean writes in the Daily Telegraph that … Continue reading Where China can make a big difference to UK’s energy system
An interesting reaction to low fuel prices
What do you do when energy prices fall? Binyamin Appelbaum writes an interesting article in the New York Times about the reaction of Americans that “don’t make much sense.” Is this your reaction too? When Gas Becomes Cheaper, Americans Buy More Expensive Gas When gas prices fall, Americans reliably do two things that don’t … Continue reading An interesting reaction to low fuel prices
Energy efficiency is a means to an end
Peter O'Connor, Kendall Science Fellow, explores the role of energy efficiency in a good blog on the Union of Concerned Scientists website. There are many issues discussed and it would be good to get your views. This is called Part 1 and it will be interesting when Part 2 becomes available. Energy Efficiency, Part … Continue reading Energy efficiency is a means to an end
Gigantic changes that are now happening in the ways we get electricity
It is instructive to see what is going on in the US as it grapples with the changes to the electricity system. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about the controversies that are leading to legal action. The electricity innovation so controversial that it’s now before the Supreme Court FERC. … Continue reading Gigantic changes that are now happening in the ways we get electricity
“Why didn’t I know this before?”
No one said the energy transition was going to be easy. But, one would hope that at least everyone would notice. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and former head of the UK’s Association for the Conservation of Energy, wrote an excellent column – The Warren Report – in the October issue … Continue reading “Why didn’t I know this before?”
Action on climate change is self-defence not altruism
Increasingly there is a need to see the challenges associated with climate change as issues not just of energy policy and environmental protection but also as major defence and security challenges. Nick Butler, visiting professor at the Policy Institute, Kings College London, explores these issues in a recent column in the Financial Times. Climate … Continue reading Action on climate change is self-defence not altruism
New report from eceee assesses how setting interest rates affects the Commission’s energy modelling
Increasingly, the European Commission is being challenged that its energy modelling is undervaluing the full set of benefits of energy efficiency. The modelling, many are saying, has faulty assumptions, particularly on discount rates. There have been concerns for years but as the review of current energy efficiency policies is set to take place to see … Continue reading New report from eceee assesses how setting interest rates affects the Commission’s energy modelling
Examining all energy performance ratings
It was inevitable after the revelations about Volkswagen tampering with fuel economy tests for its diesel vehicles, that we would be examining other technologies. Only this week the vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson has accused some of its competitors of similar practices. Jonathan Leake, Environment Editor of Britain’s Sunday Times writes a good account of the … Continue reading Examining all energy performance ratings
