While an EU energy efficiency target has been set for 2030, this only means that the work must really start now. While this was written before the Summit that set the target, Simon Read provides an important article in The Independent about the “growing energy divide.” We certainly have a chance to address that. … Continue reading Call for putting low-income households at the heart of Europe’s future policy
The economics of fracking
Andrew Critchlow writes in The Telegraph that, with crude prices slumping, Britain’s hoped for shale oil ‘revolution’ may be undermined by basic economics. UK fracking faces bust amid Opec oil price war Experts have warned that a rush to start fracking for oil across Britain may already be over before it has even begun … Continue reading The economics of fracking
How renewable energy is showing its benefits in the mining sector
The SolarServer website provides a good article on how renewable energy is increasingly be considered in the mining sector, a sector not known to look favourably towards renewable energy. Renewable energy systems are up to 70 percent less expensive than diesel power at mining sites, says German consulting firm Mining companies were not traditionally … Continue reading How renewable energy is showing its benefits in the mining sector
How crowdfunding is making its mark in investing in solar projects
Jennifer Kho provides a good article on the use of solar bonds and crowdfunding in the US. First US public offering of solar bonds: can crowdfunding take clean energy to the next level? SolarCity just changed the way clean energy projects will be financed. Will retail investors give solar a boost? The largest solar … Continue reading How crowdfunding is making its mark in investing in solar projects
The cost competitiveness of wind power
Arthur Neslen writes in the Guardian on recent EU analysis that finds that onshore wind is now cheaper than many other conventional sources of energy when external factors are calculated. Onshore windfarms far cheaper than coal and gas when health impacts are factored in, report shows Onshore wind is cheaper than coal, gas or … Continue reading The cost competitiveness of wind power
Addressing climate change: investing in infrastructure and the need for structural adjustment
In September, the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate (chaired by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón and Lord Stern) published its major report, The New Climate Economy Report. This report is playing an important role preparing the need for a global commitment on climate change, hopefully at the climate conference in Paris in … Continue reading Addressing climate change: investing in infrastructure and the need for structural adjustment
Achieving new climate and energy targets for EU proving difficult
EiD already provided readers with maps on the current positions of member states for future climate and energy targets for 2030. There is certainly no consensus. While the UK Secretary of Energy, Ed Davey, believes that a compromise is possible, one must hope it is not the lowest common denominator. This article by Henry Foy, … Continue reading Achieving new climate and energy targets for EU proving difficult
Promoting industrial energy efficiency
Wayne Kovach writes on the Manufacturing Business Technology website about the Better Plants Programme in the US. Manufacturers Gear Up For More Energy Efficiency The Better Plants Program recently recognized eleven manufacturers for their efforts in reducing energy consumption. The energy-efficiency based government initiative enrolls businesses that commit to reducing their energy intensity by … Continue reading Promoting industrial energy efficiency
Impact of fuel-efficient vehicles in Ireland
Frank McDonald writes in the Irish Times about the significant reduction in energy consumption by the switch to energy-efficient vehicles in Ireland. Fuel-efficient cars reduce energy use by a quarter Consumer preference for more fuel-efficient cars has reduced energy use in the transport sector by 25 per cent since 2007, according to data released … Continue reading Impact of fuel-efficient vehicles in Ireland
Britain turns to the Netherlands for a retrofit model
While Europe is increasingly turning to nearly zero energy buildings for new build, the need for that concept to take hold for existing buildings is important. Arthur Neslen writes an important article in The Guardian about how Britain is turning to an important development in The Netherlands. Is this the way for the future? Are … Continue reading Britain turns to the Netherlands for a retrofit model
