While many of the headlines concerning Ukraine and Russia have included the problems over natural gas, Ukraine has to take a more balanced approach and address how it uses energy. Christian Oliver and Roman Olearchyk provide a good article in the Financial Times, explaining many of the problems. The article describes the support from the … Continue reading Ukraine must tackle how it uses energy
For China, the existential question remains whether it can simultaneously decarbonise and grow
EiD has had several posts on China and understandably it is necessary to follow what they are doing because of the global impact of their emissions. Eduardo Porter writes in the New York Times about the efforts underway, yet the balancing of growth versus climate action remains a concern. China’s Hurdle to Fast Action … Continue reading For China, the existential question remains whether it can simultaneously decarbonise and grow
The world needs a game changer
In April this year, John Llewellyn wrote an excellent column for eceee on Formula 1 and the need for incentives to encourage innovation. For the Financial Times, John continues talking about vehicles and the need for encouraging inventiveness, possible through some “incentive.” As John says, “It should not take fear to make us motivate talents … Continue reading The world needs a game changer
Global economic summit later this year will not be discussing climate change
The upcoming G20 summit in Australia November will not be discussing climate change according to Radio Australia. This obviously reflects the Abbott government that has totally downplayed climate change issues. This is unfortunate, given the important climate conference in Paris in 2015 that is to set a global commitment. No priority for climate change at … Continue reading Global economic summit later this year will not be discussing climate change
Assessing how to decarbonise our energy systems
Jeff McMahon provides an important article on the effort required to decarbonise the US energy system. While it includes efforts on the demand side, it mainly relates to decarbonised energy supply. Hopefully this is leading to a better dialogue to gain some consensus on the way forward. What Would It Take To Decarbonize The Energy … Continue reading Assessing how to decarbonise our energy systems
Traditional utility business models are changing to integrate renewable energy
Nonowerk News reports on a report about how the business models for renewable energy are evolving in the US. Evolving business models for renewable energy The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced the release of a groundbreaking report titled Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy. Jointly authored by ACORE members ScottMadden, Sullivan & … Continue reading Traditional utility business models are changing to integrate renewable energy
Silicon Valley sees many benefits in energy efficiency
Evan Halper writes a good article in the Los Angeles Times about how the high-tech companies in Silicon Valley are seeing good business opportunities by turning to energy efficiency. This represents a major change in how energy efficiency is viewed in the US. High-tech firms focus on energy efficiency to confront climate change As … Continue reading Silicon Valley sees many benefits in energy efficiency
Looking for a holiday treat?
The Construction Index writes about a temporary site in the suburbs on Paris that demonstrates the benefits of energy-efficient buildings. You can visit it and then head to the Chateau de Versailles since the “micro-city” is built on its parkland. No doubt, the whole family will enjoy it. But you will have to hurry. It … Continue reading Looking for a holiday treat?
Reviewing the new report – Climate Change: Implications for Buildings
Those working globally, regionally or nationally to improve the energy performance of buildings have recognised and tried to explain to a wider audience the importance of having an ambitious approach to such improvements for both new and existing buildings. While one can go on and on about one energy supply source after another, what it … Continue reading Reviewing the new report – Climate Change: Implications for Buildings
Question of the week – what do you know about network standby?
As mentioned a few weeks ago in EiD, the IEA will launch a new report, More data, less energy: Making network standby more efficient in billions of connected devices, by a webinar on July 2nd at 13:30 Paris time. The electricity demand of our increasingly digital economies is growing at an alarming rate. While data … Continue reading Question of the week – what do you know about network standby?
