Kate Galbraith writes in the New York Times about the rapid increase in the use of solar systems to heat water globally, even though the technologies differ significantly. Interest in Solar Water Heating Spreads Globally To produce milk and cheese for the world, dairies need cows and grass. But they also go through enormous … Continue reading Global solar hot water developments
Understanding how business both uses energy and can save energy
Phys.org describes a new research project in the UK that works with retailers to help them find more efficient ways of managing their energy consumption. Research brings to light businesses' energy use According to Oxford University researchers, many retailers, including those with smart meters, are not actively 'managing' how much energy they use and … Continue reading Understanding how business both uses energy and can save energy
Taking energy efficiency to the cleaners
Some media have been outraged by the decision of the EU’s Ecodesign programme to set minimum energy efficiency requirements for vacuum cleaners. This has meant that some of the most highly powered (but not necessarily efficient) appliances will have to be taken off the market. John Vidal tries to allay the hysteria by arguing of … Continue reading Taking energy efficiency to the cleaners
Latest update on Sustainable Energy Finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. August 2014 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of August, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank … Continue reading Latest update on Sustainable Energy Finance
More concerns about fracking
Pilita Clark and Ed Crooks write in the Financial Times about the increased threat of water shortages resulting from the development of shale gas. Water shortages pose larger than expected threat to shale gas Water shortages pose a bigger threat to the global shale oil and gas industry than is widely realised, according to … Continue reading More concerns about fracking
Supporting struggling SMEs to save energy
Mike Cherry, national policy chairman of the Federation of Small Business, writes an excellent article in The Guardian about the problems facing small businesses to implement energy efficiency measures in their operations. As Cherry argues, energy companies and the government need to roll out smart meters and provide support to struggling small and medium sized … Continue reading Supporting struggling SMEs to save energy
Good case study in introducing energy management systems in industry
The Nation website in Pakistan provides a good example of the introduction of an effective energy management system in textile mills. In Pakistan, textiles are a major industry and the results ensure a major impact on the economy. Textile mills save 10MW through energy management system The textile industry in collaboration with German International … Continue reading Good case study in introducing energy management systems in industry
New market analysis on energy efficient buildings in Europe
The azocleantech website reviews a new report by Navigant Research on the state of play in improving energy efficiency of buildings in Europe and in assessing the cumulative spending to improve their performance. New Forecast Report on Cumulative Spending on Energy Efficient Buildings in Europe Buildings account for 40 percent of Europe’s final energy … Continue reading New market analysis on energy efficient buildings in Europe
No one said the transition would be easy
Geert De Clercq writes for the Reuters news service about the impact that renewable energy power installations are having on more traditional power plants. No doubt this is happening in more than Switzerland. Cavernous Swiss power plant undermined by renewable energy Deep in a Swiss mountain, workers have blasted out a cathedral-sized hole for … Continue reading No one said the transition would be easy
Business raises concerns about energy costs in UK
Many businesses are very sensitive to energy costs because for many of them, energy costs represent a high percentage of total operating costs. Tanya Powley writes in the Financial Times about the growing concerns of UK manufacturers about price developments. Concern grows among UK manufacturers at rising energy costs Concern over spiralling costs has … Continue reading Business raises concerns about energy costs in UK
