EiD tries to provide readers with a wide range of articles that discuss the low-carbon energy transition. It is a bumpy road but there is plenty of evidence that important gains are being made. This is a very thoughtful article in The Guardian by Bryony Worthington, a Labour peer and an architect of the UK's … Continue reading Thoughts on the energy transition
France taking new approach to promote renewable energy
In a few years from now France will have to ensure that all new buildings are nearly zero energy buildings under the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. That will definitely require the deployment of renewable energy technologies. As explained by Agence France Press in The Guardian, in some first steps, France has now decreed … Continue reading France taking new approach to promote renewable energy
New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems
The Renewable Energy Focus website provides the results of a recent survey undertaken by DNV GL showing that 82 per cent of global industry respondents say electricity system can be 70 per cent renewable by 2050 DNV reports results of 'electricity grid' survey In ‘Beyond Integration: Three dynamics shaping renewables and the grid,’ a … Continue reading New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems
Update on solar developments
Stanley Reed provides an excellent article in the New York Times describing recent developments in the deployment of solar technologies. Outlook for Solar Gets a Bit Brighter Here is a trick question: Which country led the European Union last year in putting new solar panels on rooftops and in countryside energy parks? If you … Continue reading Update on solar developments
Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets
We may have had St. Patrick’s Day lately but Irish eyes will not be smiling at the thought that their renewable energy plans are coming up short. This is well described by Peter Bodkin on TheJournal website from Ireland. There are some major holes in Ireland’s renewable energy plans Ireland is in danger of … Continue reading Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets
It’s important to get our numbers straight
EiD was at a workshop at the International Energy Agency this week where the issue of data quality came up. Andy Frank, founder and CEO of Sealed provides a good article on the Energy Efficiency Markets website about the importance of good data. To have an intelligent conversation about energy efficiency and create rational public … Continue reading It’s important to get our numbers straight
Our desktop computers on stand by can be costly energy consumers
We know how much more energy efficient our computers and other electrical appliances are but we often forget – or simply do not know – how energy consuming they are when not in use. Chris Mooney provides a good article in the Washington Post that shows that many of these appliances are never fully turned … Continue reading Our desktop computers on stand by can be costly energy consumers
Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition
The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition
The internet of things is having a big impact on business costs
Duncan Jeffries writes an excellent article in The Guardian about how connecting devices and the acquisition of data through digital technology is a significant part of the energy transition underway. This article is well worth the read. There is a lot to reflect on. How the internet of things is slashing energy costs for … Continue reading The internet of things is having a big impact on business costs
Energy Performance Certificates in the Netherlands heavily criticised
Peter Teffer writes on the EUObserver website about the growing concerns about the effectiveness of the Energy Performance Certificate that is required for buildings. There are concerns about fraud, being too abstract, and playing only a small role in a buyer’s decision. What are your views? Energy savings label under fire in the Netherlands … Continue reading Energy Performance Certificates in the Netherlands heavily criticised
