They may not qualify for the upcoming Academy Awards, but this has been a good week for new videos on aspects of sustainable energy. • Walt Patterson No one has analysed the electricity system more thoroughly than Walt Patterson, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and Visiting Fellow at the University of Sussex. Walt recently wrote … Continue reading Videos of the week
Quote of the week
The environmentalist and visionary, Amory Lovins, recently commented on the UK government’s recent decision to provide support for the expansion of nuclear energy said: "Britain's plan for a fleet of new nuclear power stations is … unbelievable," he says. "It is economically daft. The guaranteed price [being offered to French state company EDF] is over … Continue reading Quote of the week
Renewable energy markets gets boost with lowering solar PV costs
Many global electricity systems are in a low carbon transition and these will benefit from the lower manufacturing costs for solar panels. Giles Parkinson writes in Australia’s RenewEconomy about the dynamics in the global industry. Impressively manufacturing costs dropped 70-80 per cent between 2007 and 2012. Importantly, the article shows that those price drops were … Continue reading Renewable energy markets gets boost with lowering solar PV costs
Backlash in Germany’s industry to increased costs to support renewable energy
Australia’s Business Spectator provides an important article on how Germany’s heavy industry is being hit in the pocketbook to help fund renewable energy as part of Germany’s energy transition strategy. Surely there must be a better way to promote auto-production. The success of Europe’s energy policies will obviously have a big impact on Australia’s policies. … Continue reading Backlash in Germany’s industry to increased costs to support renewable energy
The co-benefits of energy efficient lighting?
We are often talking about the benefits of energy efficient lighting. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about a use of the lighting that can be used for monitoring conversations, controlling traffic and much more. So, when you look at a new LED light you better smile because it could be the portal … Continue reading The co-benefits of energy efficient lighting?
Treading water?
A new survey in the UK found that that while many companies have invested in energy efficiency, the savings have been erased by the energy prices they are paying. Andrew Bounds writes in the FT about the situation in the UK. What it fails to show is what would have happened if those companies had … Continue reading Treading water?
Illuminating thoughts on energy efficiency
It is encouraging when you read a positive article on where Europe is going in energy efficiency policy. Philip Lee, founder and managing partner of Philip Lee solicitors, writing in the Irish Independent, looks at how energy efficiency is effectively leading a revolution – creating jobs, addressing climate change and energy security, and much more. … Continue reading Illuminating thoughts on energy efficiency
Let there be light – but let it be efficient
I haven’t done any counting, but I believe I have more actual lightbulbs than I had 15 years ago but reports show I’m using less electricity for them. Guy Chazan writes in the Financial Times about the significant decrease in electricity used for lighting in British homes since 1997. A friend of EiD, Brenda Boardman, … Continue reading Let there be light – but let it be efficient
Discussion paper on developing measurement methods for EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling measures
This week CLASP, the international not-for-profit organisation that globally promotes energy efficiency standards and labels (S&L) for appliances, lighting, and equipment has just published a discussion paper on standardisation, Ecodesign and Energy Labelling policy in Europe. Developing standards to measure the energy performance of products is fundamental to delivering the energy saving potential from setting … Continue reading Discussion paper on developing measurement methods for EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling measures
One more reason why we need to deal more effectively with fuel poverty
A new survey in the UK has given some unsettling results, showing that two thirds of adults questioned said they would not turn the gas or electricity on or up when feeling chilly. Is this the traditional British stiff upper lip to adversity or people simply making a choice between keeping warm or eating? Or … Continue reading One more reason why we need to deal more effectively with fuel poverty
