Everyone looks for a business opportunity, and when Europe started promoting biomass for power production, American wood suppliers were certainly glad to take advantage of the market opportunity. But, as Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post, there are implications that may be less than sustainable. How Europe’s climate policies have led to more … Continue reading Europe’s climate policies are having an impact on America’s forests
Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut
While there is a lot of interest in fuel cells globally, Joel Reinbold explains on the Hartford Business website about the recent developments in Connecticut to set up a fuel cell park. Equally importantly, it describes how important this industry to the entire northeast of the US. Fuel cell park raises value of renewable … Continue reading Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut
Moving in the right direction in addressing fuel poverty in England
The 2013 annual fuel poverty report for England was released last week. The report analyses data from English Housing Survey to measure the impact of fuel poverty in England. A combination of rising incomes and energy efficiency improvements in low income households has seen a decrease in the fuel poverty gap from £909 million in … Continue reading Moving in the right direction in addressing fuel poverty in England
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. May 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update In May, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Explaining new energy efficiency standards for commercial properties in England and Wales
Sarah Brimacombe of the law firm Clyde and Co LLP has written an excellent article on the Lexology website about the implications of the new minimum energy efficiency standards on commercial buildings. Is there anything comparable in other countries? New regulations on minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial properties: tenants beware! New minimum energy … Continue reading Explaining new energy efficiency standards for commercial properties in England and Wales
Energy-efficient technology is essential for our digital future
Tim Mohin, Director of Corporate Responsibility, at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) writes in the Huffington Press that digitally enabled devices are being utilized in a myriad of ways that can save energy and benefit society. Energy Efficiency in the Digital Age: A Win-Win Three billion personal computers in use today consume more than 1% … Continue reading Energy-efficient technology is essential for our digital future
Saudi Arabia making good strides forward in promoting energy efficiency
While we know of Saudi Arabia as one of the major oil producers globally, it is also taking energy efficiency seriously. The government efforts through “the Saudi Programme for Energy Efficiency”, seeks to put an end to the growing electric power consumption in the kingdom, through designed programmes and by updating the standard specifications for … Continue reading Saudi Arabia making good strides forward in promoting energy efficiency
Addressing barriers to energy efficiency in the industrial sector
Scott Tew, Executive Director of the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand has written a good article on the CleanTechnica website about how to address the main barriers preventing the potential energy savings from being achieved in the industrial sector. Top 3 Industrial Barriers To Energy Efficiency, & How To Overcome … Continue reading Addressing barriers to energy efficiency in the industrial sector
Changing consumer behaviour by speaking the language of energy efficiency
EiD is always looking for good articles addressing consumer attitudes and behaviour. In this article, John Hargrove, president and CEO, of the Association of Energy Services Professionals in the US, explains the importance of the write language. Do you have views on this? To speak energy efficiency, you have to know the language Energy … Continue reading Changing consumer behaviour by speaking the language of energy efficiency
Getting information about energy saving upgrades into the market place
It is never easy to determine the market value of a home that has had improvements on its energy performance, as explained by Chris Mooney in the Washington Post. Here’s how to get real estate markets to properly value green homes From installing rooftop solar panels to putting in new triple pane windows and … Continue reading Getting information about energy saving upgrades into the market place
