Andy Sharman writes a good article in the Financial Times about recent market developments that show that there is much optimism that electric cars are now becoming mainstream. Electric car sales ready to move out of the slow lane Fear of running out of battery has not held back the smartphone market. But it … Continue reading Has the demand for electric cars reached the tipping point?
Germany’s energy transition facing ‘dangerous errors’ in addressing energy efficiency
EiD has been following Germany’s energy transition with great interest. Seldom, however, do we see articles on the progress made on energy efficiency. Eric Marx writes on the ClimateWire website about serious criticism of the approach being taken. This is an important read. Germany, home of the 'energy revolution,' is flubbing energy efficiency Few … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition facing ‘dangerous errors’ in addressing energy efficiency
Significant increase in climate finance in 2014
The International Institute for Sustainable Development reports a welcome increase in multilateral funding for climate finance. Importantly, of the mitigation funding, 35% went to renewable energy, 27% to sustainable transport and 22% to energy efficiency. Multilateral Development Banks Report 19% Increase in Climate Finance Six multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched the fourth edition … Continue reading Significant increase in climate finance in 2014
Business raises its voice to endorse new legislation on industrial energy efficiency
A bill before Congress would make industrial energy efficiency — including combined heat and power — eligible for federal investment tax credits. Phyllis Cuttino, of The Pew Charitable Trusts, explains the legislation’s importance on the energyefficiencymarkets website. Industrial Energy Efficiency Bill Gets Key Business Backing It is often said that efficiency is the first … Continue reading Business raises its voice to endorse new legislation on industrial energy efficiency
Difficulties in phasing out coal subsidies
Reuters news service writes in the Guardian about the problems arising from recent negotiations taking place at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development to get an agreement on phasing out export credits for coal. Japan defied a G7 pledge on fossil fuel subsidies as it asked for more time for giving up export credits … Continue reading Difficulties in phasing out coal subsidies
Novel way to do a building retrofit
ClickGreen provides a fascinating article about how several buildings in London are taking advantage of the Energy Company Obligation. Specialist abseilers provide energy efficiency refit to London tower blocks Dozens of London tower blocks are receiving energy efficiency refits with £500,000 worth of insulation installed by a specialist team of abseilers. The residential buildings … Continue reading Novel way to do a building retrofit
How renewable energy and energy efficiency are helping the brewing industry
Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard, co-founders of Rockford Brewing Company, wrote an interesting article in the Detroit News about how their commitment to sustainability has had a positive impact on their operations. Brews benefit from clean energy At Rockford Brewing Co., we take pride in the quality of our traditional and inventive — not … Continue reading How renewable energy and energy efficiency are helping the brewing industry
How energy efficiency upgrades support low-income families
ClickGreen provides a detailed article on a recent study that examined the full range of benefits associated with energy efficiency among low-income homeowners, tenants and landlords. Energy efficiency schemes ease the strain on low-income families, study finds A new study has examined how energy efficiency upgrades support low-income families who bear the brunt of … Continue reading How energy efficiency upgrades support low-income families
Reflections from the recent eceee Summer Study
Sophie Shnapp, a Paris-based policy analyst working on the energy performance of buildings, attended last week’s eceee Summer Study, as did many of you. As you will see by her views on the event, it certainly gave her much to reflect about. So, what do you think about her idea? Sounds good to EiD! … Continue reading Reflections from the recent eceee Summer Study
Seeking international agreement on controlling aviation GHG emissions
Ed Crooks provides a good article in the New York Times about US moves to address the public health and welfare concerns about GHG emissions from aircraft. The US is seeking an international agreement rather than a domestic standard, and that seems to make sense. US backs international regulations on aircraft emissions The US … Continue reading Seeking international agreement on controlling aviation GHG emissions
