The European Investment Bank (EIB) is carrying out a review on its approach to supporting climate action. A related public consultation was open from 12th January 2015 to 16th March 2015. The consultation involved meetings with stakeholders. The review process is taking place in parallel to the on-going climate negotiations before the global climate summit … Continue reading European Investment Bank provides draft climate action strategy for review
NREL report examines energy use in cities and proposes next steps for energy innovation
What U.S. cities are doing to reduce their energy use is outlined in a new report from the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that sets the stage for broader discussion and analysis. Given increasing urbanization and their large energy footprint, cities are a prime focal point for establishing a clean energy future. The … Continue reading NREL report examines energy use in cities and proposes next steps for energy innovation
One mayor in US shares his views on the importance of improved energy efficiency
It is encouraging to hear from Jim Gitz, mayor of Freeport Illinois explaining on the journalstandard website about the impact of implementing energy efficiency measures. Mayor's View: Freeport can save big bucks by implementing energy cost-saving measures At Monday night’s meeting, Water & Sewer Director Tom Glendenning outlined new energy saving proposals to cut … Continue reading One mayor in US shares his views on the importance of improved energy efficiency
UK is leader in offshore wind power
Renewable Energy Focus reports that a new study by GlobalData shows the UK remaining the top offshore wind power market through until 2025. Importantly, the UK accounted for an impressive 51.3% share of global offshore capacity in 2014. UK to remain top offshore wind power market by 2025, with capacity exceeding 23 Gigawatts, says … Continue reading UK is leader in offshore wind power
Not to Miss . . .
There are a couple of upcoming events you should consider. This is particularly important for young researchers in energy efficiency or biomass. • WSED Young Researchers Conference The annual World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria has grown from strength to strength over recent years. The World Sustainable Energy Days are organised by the … Continue reading Not to Miss . . .
Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency
Surabhi Goswami has written on the website of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency about an important new report that should be of interest to all EiD readers. C2E2 and IRENA launch new Working Paper A first of its kind collaboration between the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) and International Renewable Energy Agency … Continue reading Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency
Looking to a win-win situation to promote renewable energy in Africa
This is a good article by Farida Abubakari on the GhanaWeb website about how renewable energy can be better expanded in Africa. How Africa and rich countries can both profit from renewable energy Africa has huge renewable energy potential to cover the energy needs of the continent as it has six of the world’s … Continue reading Looking to a win-win situation to promote renewable energy in Africa
Obama’s Clean Power Plan will also encourage development of microgrids
Elisa Wood writes on the Energyefficiencymarkets website that the US Clean Power Plan is also expected to lead to the development of microgrids. How the Clean Power Plan Will Spur More Microgrids…Eventually The Clean Power Plan is likely to spur more microgrid development, offering a new and different kind of public policy support for … Continue reading Obama’s Clean Power Plan will also encourage development of microgrids
Good initiative in London to encourage business to reduce emissions
Matt Field writes on the edie.net website about the second Business Energy Challenge to get businesses to take action to reduce emissions mainly through improving energy efficiency. London hosts energy efficiency challenge for businesses The London Mayor's office has launched its second Business Energy Challenge to encourage corporations to step up to meeting city-wide … Continue reading Good initiative in London to encourage business to reduce emissions
Latest developments in changes to building regulations in Australia
There has not been much good news on sustainable energy issues coming out of Australia recently. So it continues, according to an article by Damon Kitney on The Australian website. There are growing concerns about proposed federal government changes to building regulations. Builders oppose Canberra’s energy efficiency changes Some of the biggest names in … Continue reading Latest developments in changes to building regulations in Australia
