The Economist recently provided an excellent article on recent developments to promote bike-sharing in cities. It is particularly impressive to see the new developments coming to Copenhagen but, really, there are so many excellent examples – and even one in EiD’s neighbourhood. Bike-sharing - Sharing two wheels is becoming ever more popular In … Continue reading Shared cycling gaining popularity globally
Link of the week
A simple idea – to link up communities and individuals with Renewable Energy Projects and make it possible for everyone to share in the benefits of clean energy production. In 2011 Abundance Generation was launched creating the first regulated investment company that revolutionises the way people invest for their long term future. They call it … Continue reading Link of the week
New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway
Recently, the IEA published its first “Energy Efficiency Market Report.” EcoSeed provides an excellent account of the report. Energy efficiency saves billion of dollars – IEA report Energy efficiency is playing a crucial role in the world, saving billions of dollars according to a report released by the International Energy Agency. Findings of the … Continue reading New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway
Where is all the money going?
UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, is determined to cut the green taxes that end up on energy bills because there is a growing backlash to the large increases announced by many of the major energy companies. According to the Guardian the total is £114 (€135), government figures show that £50 (€59) goes on the energy … Continue reading Where is all the money going?
Is it time to take an entirely new approach to addressing climate change?
Jo Confino provides an excellent article in The Guardian about an entirely different approach to convincing people and governments to take action on climate change. We are always talking about innovation, thinking outside the box and paradigm shifts. What is worrying is that accurate facts in the climate change debate are essential but without emotional … Continue reading Is it time to take an entirely new approach to addressing climate change?
Start planning now
There are two major events in Europe in 2014 on energy efficiency and abstracts and it is time to now think about the paper you want to present. eceee Industrial Summer Study The eceee’s second industrial Summer Study will be held June 2-5, 2014 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. The theme is “Retool for a Competitive … Continue reading Start planning now
Putting environmental requirements on any shale gas development
The German Energy Blog writes about the European Parliament pushing for strict environmental regulations if fracking is to go ahead. No doubt the interest in fracking is such that better policies are certainly required. The European Commission is currently assessing the framework for shale gas production in the EU and may well consider appropriate regulation. … Continue reading Putting environmental requirements on any shale gas development
A German’s view of the energy transition in France
Stefan Simons wrote in Der Spiegel and this was translated into English for presseurop about the transition to green energy in France. France is seeking to ease some of its reliance on nuclear power to try and focus more on green energy. However, as Germany has already learned to its cost, the path to energy … Continue reading A German’s view of the energy transition in France
How energy policy is evolving
Stanley Reed provides a thought-provoking article in the New York Times about the dynamics of the energy sector. He does not cover everything but he go further than most commentators. It is definitely worth the read. Cracking the Energy Puzzles of the 21st Century Not long ago, Chevron’s exploration teams were stuck. Several years … Continue reading How energy policy is evolving
Germany’s energy transition under the microscope
There continues to be many articles written on the cost and problems relating to Germany’s energy transition. This is a good one from Chris Bryant for the Financial Times. Unfortunately most of the articles relate to renewable energy and it would be good to find out what is happening in energy efficiency policy. EiD welcomes … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition under the microscope
