The Daily Telegraph reports on latest developments in Norway over electric vehicle incentives. Norway’s eco sweeteners turn sour Norway plans to cut some of the incentives offered to drivers of electric cars – which now account for almost a quarter of the country’s new vehicle registrations – because the government is missing out on too … Continue reading Norway revising incentives for electric cars
Pilot project to sell saved energy
Lisa Weinzimer writes an important article on the GreenBiz website about a pilot project to monetise energy savings. While selling to the grid has been a great advantage for renewable energy technologies, there have been few efforts related to energy efficiency. For reference, the building referred to in the article, the Bullitt Center, was featured … Continue reading Pilot project to sell saved energy
Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the 2015 edition of the IEA’s new report. IEA Flagship Report Calls for Clean Energy Innovation The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives stresses that concerted action on innovation in clean energy is the only way for the world to meet … Continue reading Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
How do you wash dishes?
There are always debates on what is the most energy saving way to wash dishes – washing by hand or by a dishwasher. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about a report in the latest Consumer Report suggesting that the dishwasher is the way to go. Do you agree? Why you shouldn’t wash … Continue reading How do you wash dishes?
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the April update on global developments in climate finance. April 2015 Climate Finance Update During April 2015, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), the Adaptation Fund, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Impact of the falling number of patents for renewable energy products
Julia Kollewe writes in The Guardian that the falling number of patents for renewable energy products globally risks governments missing carbon reduction targets. Global hopes for renewable energy fading, patents data show The number of patents for renewable energy products filed worldwide has fallen by 42% over the last three years, which could suggest … Continue reading Impact of the falling number of patents for renewable energy products
Saving energy raises many complications in New York City
Matt Flegenheimer writes a good article in the New York Times about what the impact of limiting internal and external lights in the city in order to save energy will have. Do you have any thoughts on this? New York Plan to Save Energy May Mean a Dimmer Skyline The Manhattan skyline — glimmering, … Continue reading Saving energy raises many complications in New York City
Why have renewables not caught on as they should?
Michael McDonald writes a good article in oilprice.com why the world has not figured out an effective business model for renewable energy and, until so, the full potential will not be achieved. What Is Holding The Green Revolution Back? In all the press that alternative energy sources get, one fact is often omitted. While … Continue reading Why have renewables not caught on as they should?
Safety concerns hampering the use of LED lights for vehicles in the US
Eric Taub writes an important article in the New York Times about LED lighting innovations for vehicles that are common in Europe and Asia but are having a harder time being deployed in the US. With LED Lights, Automakers Reveal All the Road We Cannot See Automotive lighting is undergoing a quiet revolution, leading … Continue reading Safety concerns hampering the use of LED lights for vehicles in the US
The road to Paris: focus on Japan
EiD is trying to provide profiles on the major countries that need to make serious commitments at the upcoming global climate summit in Paris in December. Reuters provides a comprehensive review in The Guardian about Japan’s plans. Japan outlines 2030 carbon target ahead of Paris climate summit Japan is proposing to cut its greenhouse … Continue reading The road to Paris: focus on Japan
