What needs to be considered in buying an energy efficient home

Suzanne Shelton writes in the builderonline website on how to market the benefits of a green home without talking about green features.   Four Reasons Buyers Choose Energy-Efficient Homes In the advertising profession, there’s an old adage that nobody wants to buy a ¾-inch drill bit; they want to buy a ¾-inch hole. In other … Continue reading What needs to be considered in buying an energy efficient home →

The State of New York the latest to ban fracking

Jesse McKinley writes a good article in the New York Times about the decision by the Governor of New York to ban fracking in the state. It should be added that the state has had a de facto ban on the procedure for more than five years, predating Governor Cuomo’s first term.   Cuomo to … Continue reading The State of New York the latest to ban fracking →

Pakistan looks at coal’s impact on energy policy

This is an important article for all of you to read carefully. Farhan Anwar, an urban planner, writes in The Express Tribune in Pakistan about the impact of coal. He says: “What is needed is not just a collage of ‘projects’ but deeper thinking, vision and a long-term strategic framework.” This is what we need … Continue reading Pakistan looks at coal’s impact on energy policy →

Assessing the German energy transition

The Economist news magazine usually does not hesitate to express its views. This is certainly true in this article that analyses what it belives has gone wrong with Germany’s energy transition.   What has gone wrong with Germany's energy policy On December 3rd the German government announced plans to redouble its Energiewende, or “energy transition”, … Continue reading Assessing the German energy transition →

New fuel cell plant the cornerstone of the sustainable energy management system

Diarmaid Williams write on the Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production website about a new fuel cell power plant in Germany. This is a good example of a sustainable approach.   Fuel cell plant powering German research ministry Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) offices, located in Berlin, are being powered and heated through … Continue reading New fuel cell plant the cornerstone of the sustainable energy management system →

Health impact from vehicles powered by renewable energy

The Economic Times of India provides a good article about a recent study in the US showing the lower air pollution from renewable-powered vehicles has many health benefits. This is an important message for India and all of us.   Renewable energy-powered vehicles can save lives Driving vehicles that use electricity from renewable energy instead … Continue reading Health impact from vehicles powered by renewable energy →

Renewable energy subsidies under attack in the UK

UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, says ‘enough is enough’ over payments for energy source and says put them in planning system, according to a recent column by Patrick Wintour in The Guardian.   Cameron pushes for removal of onshore windfarm subsidies David Cameron claimed on Tuesday the public was “fed up” with onshore windfarms and … Continue reading Renewable energy subsidies under attack in the UK →

New battery storage project in the UK

Everyone realises that we need to find better, more efficient ways to store energy. Europe’s largest battery storage project has been unveiled. As Ian Clover writes in PV Magazine, many believe this will help build a smart grid.   UK unveils Europe's largest battery storage project The 6 MW Smarter Network Storage project near London … Continue reading New battery storage project in the UK →