Paul Gipe provides an excellent review of a recent study by David Jacobs of Germany on the role of feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy in three of the leading users in Europe. The Evolution of Feed in Tariffs in Germany, Spain and France – A Review Renewable Energy Policy Convergence in the EU - The Evolution … Continue reading Study on Feed-in-Tariffs in Europe
Fracking cultural wars go on and on . . .
On January 18th, EiD provided the last instalment of the fracking cultural wars. Now Adam Gabbatt writes in the Guardian of celebrities coming together for a new effort. Yoko Ono and Susan Sarandon star in new anti-fracking music video Celebrities join forces for new rendering of Sean Lennon's Don't Frack My Mother in effort … Continue reading Fracking cultural wars go on and on . . .
New report on private green investments
The year 2013 promises long strides away from the fossil-fueled Industrial Era as illuminated by the Ethical Markets Green Transition Scoreboard® (GTS) which tracks private investments growing the green economy worldwide since 2007, finding $4.1 trillion invested or committed as of Q4 2012. The year 2012 was an inflection point for the green transition worldwide. … Continue reading New report on private green investments
Planning changes in ownership of electricity utilities
Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about an interesting development in the US for cities to create municipal utilities, replacing private ones, so that they can take a more active role in addressing climate change, power disruptions and increase the share of renewable energy. Cities Weigh Taking Electricity Business From Private Utilities … Continue reading Planning changes in ownership of electricity utilities
Video time
There are two excellent videos for you to watch and reflect on. In 2010 New York City added 54 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere (75% from buildings, the bulk of the rest from transport) but that number means little to most people because few of us have a sense of scale … Continue reading Video time
Two important new reports
Estimating potential additional energy savings from upcoming revisions to existing regulations under the ecodesign and energy labelling directives, by CLASP and eceee In the new discussion paper, CLASP has identified an additional 40-70 TWh per annum by 2030 from eleven existing ecodesign and energy labelling regulations covering seven product groups. All eleven regulations are scheduled … Continue reading Two important new reports
What is going on in energy efficiency in the UK?
For the past couple of weeks, EiD has had posts on the VAT spat that the British government is having with the European Commission. Already this year, there have been raised concerns about the flagship financing programme, the Green Deal. Now we have another major issue that appears to be going to the courts to … Continue reading What is going on in energy efficiency in the UK?
India’s latest energy efficiency efforts turn to the market
Ashwini Swain writes in Business Standard about new initiatives in India to unlock energy efficiency opportunities. This is a good article for those who want to learn more about what is going on in India. Taking energy efficiency to the market India's current initiatives to unlock energy efficiency opportunities rely heavily on market players for … Continue reading India’s latest energy efficiency efforts turn to the market
Quote of the week
Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver recently said in Chicago: “The oil sands are a greener alternative than some other sources from around the world . . . Many opponents are spreading false information about the oil sands, especially its impact on the environment . . . “Canada is a global environmental leader … and … Continue reading Quote of the week
Louisiana stops energy efficiency initiatives
William Pentland writes for Forbes about the latest decision by Louisiana’s Public Service Commission to reject a state-wide energy efficiency programme that would have required energy utilities to offer energy efficiency measures to customers. Big Win for Energy Luddites in Louisiana In February, Louisiana’s Public Service Commission (PSC), the agency responsible for regulating the … Continue reading Louisiana stops energy efficiency initiatives
