It is amazing how quickly a country can change its policies on climate change. With elections only in 2013, the reversals in climate change policies are already evident and having an impact. Pilita Clark writes an important article in the Financial Times on an assessment by Globe International. The results show that, while Australia is … Continue reading Global monitoring shows Australia backtracking on climate change legislation
This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy
Tina Costanza writes in siliconrepublic.com that the use of renewable energy has already saved importing more than €1 billion. This will definitely be welcome news to a country that has been making every effort to get out of the financial crisis that has punished the economy. Renewable energy has saved Ireland more than €1bn … Continue reading This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy
How Singapore is promoting energy efficient buildings
Dr. John Keung, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) wrote in Today’s Facility Manager about the initiatives underway in Singapore to encourage the building of energy efficient buildings. It is a good example for others to consider. Singapore Ramps Up Energy Efficient Buildings Climate change has been a hot topic … Continue reading How Singapore is promoting energy efficient buildings
With spring in the air, we can seriously thinking of cycling but . . .
Peter Walker writes a blog in The Guardian about the problem that urban air pollution poses for cyclists in London, although the problems exist in many if not most major cities. This week we are seeing unbelievable levels of pollution in cities such as Beijing and the thought of cycling is daunting. Air pollution: … Continue reading With spring in the air, we can seriously thinking of cycling but . . .
Do we need a binding EU energy efficiency target for 2030?
Last June I chaired an informal session at the eceee Summer Study on binding targets where Andrew Warren of the Association for the Conservation of Energy eloquently made the case that they were definitely needed. Well, as EiD readers know, the Commission’s proposal for 2030 not only did not have a binding target, but it … Continue reading Do we need a binding EU energy efficiency target for 2030?
Videos of the week
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?
