This week there was an open letter to UK Prime Minister David Cameron over changes to energy efficiency schemes, urging him to rethink planned changes to the ‘green levies’ deal. Dear Prime Minister, As an alliance of organisations concerned with improving energy efficiency through the refurbishment of Britain’s homes, we are writing to express our … Continue reading What they are saying
More on nudges
Last week EiD reported on whether to nudge or not. This week Steffan Kallbekken, senior research fellow at CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research – Oslo and co-founder of GreeNudge, writes in Guardian Sustainable Business the role of nudges on our utility bills. No doubt this is an area that the IEA Demand … Continue reading More on nudges
Was the recent IPCC report watered down?
Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times writes that nearly 75 % of a section on the impact of international climate negotiations was deleted at a meeting in Berlin that finalised the report. Most of us never see the behind the scenes deliberations that happen before such reports are published. Climate change report was … Continue reading Was the recent IPCC report watered down?
Renewables versus fossil fuels
Continuing in the US, the battles at the state level of sustainable energy versus traditional energy are often called trench warfare. Steven Mufson and Tom Hamburger write in the Washington Post of the surprising growing political clout of renewable-energy interests. A battle is looming over renewable energy, and fossil fuel interests are losing In state … Continue reading Renewables versus fossil fuels
Well, we have to improve the energy efficiency of a lot of businesses . . .
Barbara Vergetis Lundin provides an interesting article on the Fierce Energy website on the need to improve the energy efficiency of cannabis operations in the US. The consumption can put a strain on the grid. Bringing energy efficiency to cannabis operations In the midst of a shakeup surrounding the legal status of marijuana, the … Continue reading Well, we have to improve the energy efficiency of a lot of businesses . . .
Formula One sets the pace of development
Recently John Llewellyn wrote a very interesting column for the eceee on the impressive improvements made this year by F1 racing cars. But for John the F1 experience of achieving massive fuel efficiency gains has a deeper significance: it shows what clever people can achieve when motivated and the importance of incentives. No sooner had … Continue reading Formula One sets the pace of development
Let there be light . . . when we need it
Paul Attfield writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the use of motion sensors to help address improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings. Last person out, the building will turn off the lights Though provincial incentives to reward energy efficiency may give commercial landlords a financial impetus, many find it is also a … Continue reading Let there be light . . . when we need it
The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate
It is interesting how Americans can weave together their interest in British history with a discussion on sustainable energy, but Mark Scott does it in the New York Times. Mark Scott describes how Britain’s Crown Estate is at the heart of the country’s push into green energy. Policy makers are always wanting governments to set … Continue reading The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate
Finland reprimanded over failure to implement EPBD
The popular opinion is that Finland is amongst the best EU member states for giving a priority to energy efficiency. Finnbay reports that the European Commission has referred Finland to the Court of Justice because of its failure to implement aspects of the buildings directive related to energy performance certificates and nearly zero energy buildings. … Continue reading Finland reprimanded over failure to implement EPBD
Every little bit helps
We are familiar with the use of drones in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq but increasingly they are being used for better civil purposes as well. Todd Woody writes a good article in the New York Times of their use, amongst other things, to monitor renewable energy projects. Drones Are Becoming Energy’s … Continue reading Every little bit helps
