We regularly hear about how the bird population is adversely affected by wind turbines. Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post about a new study that offers hope for a peaceful co-existence. The surprising way that birds and wind turbines can coexist It has long been the tarnish on one of the cleanest forms … Continue reading Reducing the number of bird deaths by wind turbines
Wind energy to power entire Dutch train system by 2018
Darwin Malicdem writes on the International Business Times website about recent developments in The Netherlands to power its rail system with wind energy. This is definitely a welcome development. Dutch rail network set to run entirely on wind energy by 2018 Under a new green energy contract, about half of the electric trains will … Continue reading Wind energy to power entire Dutch train system by 2018
It appears that the western Balkans are not convinced about the low-carbon energy transition
No one said the energy transition would be easy. Kalina Oroschakoff writes on the Politico website that the western Balkans aren’t buying into the EU’s energy policies, that they are supposed to be adopting as part of the pre-accession process. Coal fouls Balkans’ EU ambitions The western Balkans are hoping to join the European … Continue reading It appears that the western Balkans are not convinced about the low-carbon energy transition
Re-thinking how we keep cool
In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is soon to leave us but there are still warm days that make us reach for air conditioning. Elizabeth Shockman writes about the increased interest in air conditioning in emerging economies on the Public Radio International (PRI) website. She assesses some innovative ways that will be less costly and have … Continue reading Re-thinking how we keep cool
Demand flexibility
Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about what the Rocky Mountain Institute calls ‘demand flexibility’ or ‘flexiwatts.’ Is this the way of the future? There’s a big change coming to how we power our homes — and it isn’t about solar or batteries Earlier this year, home energy received its … Continue reading Demand flexibility
Good summer reading
This article by George Johnson in the New York Times has nothing directly to do with sustainable energy or climate change, but it discuss how subjective feelings are still trusted over scientific expertise. As you get ready for September, you may want to reflect on this. The Widening World of Hand-Picked Truths Nearly half … Continue reading Good summer reading
Balancing energy supply and energy demand priorities
Barbara Lewis writes a good article on the Reuters news service website about the benefits of energy efficient homes in Europe. Low-energy, healthy homes: Europe's answer to shale gas? With street names such as Temperance and Hygiene and plenty of green open spaces, the 1920s Bon Air (Good Air) housing estate in a working-class … Continue reading Balancing energy supply and energy demand priorities
Assessing the impact of increased renewable energy on traditional businesses
Chris Bryant writes a good article in the Financial Times about the impact of the low carbon transition on some of the major companies in Europe. European industrial groups hit by push to renewable energy After years of painstaking development, Siemens was triumphant in 2011 when its new H-class gas turbine, the world’s largest … Continue reading Assessing the impact of increased renewable energy on traditional businesses
Testing innovative kite technology to harness food and energy from the sea
John Daly provides a good article in The Irish Examiner about new renewable energy technology that could have a wide range of applications. That old phrase ‘go fly a kite’ could take on an entirely new meaning when it comes to future energy efficiency. Flying a kite for energy efficiency A new project entitled … Continue reading Testing innovative kite technology to harness food and energy from the sea
Zero-net-energy buildings gaining wide attention in the US
Brittany Patterson writes a good article on the E&E News website about the growing interest for zero-net-energy buildings in the US, with California leading the way. Will zero-net-energy homes be the wave of the future? Marisol Sanabria points to a small white device about the size of her palm encased in a hard clear … Continue reading Zero-net-energy buildings gaining wide attention in the US
