While most of the world is turning to the World Cup for football in Brazil, Americans still follow their summer passion – baseball. Will Buss writes in the Belleville News Democrat about the energy efficiency improvements made at one of the major league baseball stadiums, Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Cardinal green: Busch Stadium … Continue reading It’s a new ball game
Assessing the impact of smart meters
There is a considerable amount of debate about who benefits from the roll out of smart meters, as required by EU legislation. Terry Macalister writes in The Guardian about an analysis in the UK showing that the net benefits of technology which is meant to give consumers more control over energy are reduced from £8.3bn … Continue reading Assessing the impact of smart meters
New publication from the European Environment Agency
The EEA has published an important new publication that looks at the environmental effects of our current consumption and production system. Signals 2014: Our well-being depends on a resource-efficient, circular economy How do we create a performing economy that creates jobs and ensures our well-being, yet respects the limits of our planet? This question is … Continue reading New publication from the European Environment Agency
Some US states show that emission cuts are possible
Recently, the Obama administration announced plans to cut GHG emissions by 30% from power plants by 2030. Justin Gillis and Michael Wines write in the New York Times about the states that have already achieved such savings. In Some States, Emissions Cuts Defy Skeptics The cries of protest have been fierce, warning that President Obama’s … Continue reading Some US states show that emission cuts are possible
Maybe Canada will wake up to importance of climate change
Chris Plecash writes in the Hill Times of Canada about the rising insurance claims due to extreme weather events associated with climate change. This is going to happen in more than Canada and hopefully we will all be prepared. Extreme weather events beginning to take a toll on Canadian infrastructure, economy Extreme weather events … Continue reading Maybe Canada will wake up to importance of climate change
This week’s briefs
There are many good brief notes on sustainable energy this week. • eceee industrial summer study EiD attended the industrial summer study that was held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. It was an excellent event, covering the full gamut of topics related to industrial energy efficiency. There were over 80 papers presented and many excellent plenary … Continue reading This week’s briefs
Energy efficiency in old buildings
The UK’s Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings has provided a valuable briefing on energy efficiency in old buildings. As they state, old buildings are sustainable, their very existence demonstrates this, but they can still frequently benefit from sensitive, well-informed energy efficiency measures. They knew that accurate information is a pre-requisite for good building … Continue reading Energy efficiency in old buildings
New tool for building energy performance scenarios: choosing the right energy path for buildings
The Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) launched a new open source interactive tool for identifying the best possible policy scenarios for saving energy in the building sector worldwide. The new Tool for Building Energy Performance Scenarios (BEPS) enables those interested in energy efficiency in buildings to access data and projections and find out where we … Continue reading New tool for building energy performance scenarios: choosing the right energy path for buildings
New funding to support fuel poverty in Scotland
Scotland has announced more funding for an energy efficiency retrofit scheme that will help address fuel poverty. ClickGreen provides the details. Scottish Government announces £60m energy efficiency programme The Scottish Government has announced a £60 million energy efficiency fund and confirmed plans to permanently take on responsibility for the ECO and Warm Homes Discount … Continue reading New funding to support fuel poverty in Scotland
New global report on renewables
REN21, the global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network, has published its 2014 global status report. The Renewables Global Status Report provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The report covers recent developments, current status, … Continue reading New global report on renewables
