Danes give a global focus to lighting

We know Denmark’s reputation for wind turbines and for energy efficiency. The country has done wonders to show what can be done when a comprehensive approach is taken to energy policy. This week there have been several articles on how Denmark is setting a standard for lighting. EiD has chosen this article by Diane Cardwell … Continue reading Danes give a global focus to lighting →

Possible impact of geoengineering

Adam Corner, research director for the Climate Outreach & Information Network (Coin), provided a good column in The Guardian recently that argues that wealthier people are more susceptible to the trap of saying they won’t take action on emissions when they know engineering the planet’s climate is a possibility. This is a growing concern because geoengineering … Continue reading Possible impact of geoengineering →

IEA review of EU energy policies

The International Energy Agency has recently published its review of EU’s energy policies as part of its country review series. This follows the first review of EU policies it undertook in 2008. The review states that at the time of the first review, “the European Union had embarked on two major reforms in energy and … Continue reading IEA review of EU energy policies →

Explaining how the mandatory energy audit scheme for large industry works in the UK

Mehran Massih, Jason Y. Pratt and Jeffrey L. Salinger from the legal advisory firm Shearman & Sterling LLP provide an excellent description of how the mandatory energy audit requirement will be implemented in the UK. This is good reading for all who are following the implementation of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive.   UK Energy … Continue reading Explaining how the mandatory energy audit scheme for large industry works in the UK →

Improved energy efficiency seen to be the critical weapon in the fight against climate change

Beth Gardiner writes in the New York Times about the growing realisation that energy efficiency can and must play a bigger role in addressing climate change even if it is seen to be “incredibly” complicated to achieve.   Energy Efficiency May Be the Key to Saving Trillions Compared with eye-catching renewable power technologies like wind … Continue reading Improved energy efficiency seen to be the critical weapon in the fight against climate change →

Concerns whether the approach taken by the EU will achieve the ambitious emissions targets

While Europe is recognised to be at the forefront of ambition in reducing GHG emissions, Beth Gardiner write in the New York Times that there are many who are raising concerns that the targets have been affected by deals including the push by coal-dependent Poland to continue on that path. With the global climate negotiations … Continue reading Concerns whether the approach taken by the EU will achieve the ambitious emissions targets →

Actual and test data for vehicles wide off the mark

Pilita Clark and Andy Sharman write in the Financial Times about the test measurements for fuel consumption of new cars and how they are reflecting real conditions less and less. The way the tests are held are being held is being blamed.   Carmakers stuck in slow lane over fuel data and air pollution, say … Continue reading Actual and test data for vehicles wide off the mark →

Florida shifts away from renewable energy and energy efficiency

Jim Turner from the News Service of Florida, writes on the FlaglerLive website about recent developments in Florida that have to raise concern for those who are promoting a sustainable energy future.   Bowing to Utilities, Florida Regulators Cut Energy-Efficiency Goals and Sunset Solar Incentives State utility regulators agreed Tuesday to sunset a program that … Continue reading Florida shifts away from renewable energy and energy efficiency →