Think Progress in the US have cooked up a new way of thinking about clean energy, by learning from a major food company. This blog by Adam James and Bracken Hendricks presents a novel way to market energy efficiency. How to Market Efficiency: What Clean Energy Can Learn from the Sara Lee Baking Company … Continue reading What we need is a bit of shake and bake
On the other hand . . . German shift from nuclear increases use of carbon
Stefan Nicola and Tino Andresen of Bloomberg news service report on the difficulties that Germany faces in reducing its reliance on nuclear energy. Merkel’s Green Shift Forces Germany to Burn More Coal Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government says RWE AG’s new power plant that can supply 3.4 million homes aids her plan to exit nuclear … Continue reading On the other hand . . . German shift from nuclear increases use of carbon
German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy
The German state-owned bank, KfW, is highly regarded globally for its support for both energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is often seen as a “best practice” bank that sets the standard, even though few other governments have proven willing to create such an institution. Reuters reports on a new initiative from KfW that will … Continue reading German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy
Developments in renewables in Turkey
Turkey has high potential for the expansion of renewable energy. Until recently this has been poorly developed. Turkey is in transition to a much more sustainable energy approach and this article by Sinem Demir for Oilprice.com helpful in showing the dynamics of promoting renewable energy. Ms. Demir is an independent consultant in Turkey. Government … Continue reading Developments in renewables in Turkey
Pushing for deep renovations in Canada
Summer gives EiD some time to look at news items that do not make the traditional press sources. This article by Bill Metcalfe from Nelson, BC in Canada focuses on a consultant who is pushing for even more ambitious goals in his local community. Energy Expert Thinks Nelson’s Ecosave Program Doesn’t Go Far Enough Michael … Continue reading Pushing for deep renovations in Canada
The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency
There are two very good articles on what is going on in the US army to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. We are always saying the public sector is to lead by example. Well, here are good examples from the US Army. Behavioral changes key to Army energy efficiency By J.D. Leipold, Army News … Continue reading The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency
Weighing the benefits of energy efficiency
This article from the Toronto Star argues a strong case for energy efficiency. The article, by Tyler Hamilton, the paper’s energy and technology columnist, gives cause for reflection as we all try to seacrh for fresh arguments to increase the priority for energy efficiency. Way more pros than cons to energy efficiency We hear … Continue reading Weighing the benefits of energy efficiency
New York City shows way forward in energy efficient retrofits
Jeff Ray of CBS media describes the retrofit of a landmark building in New York City. The entire retrofit took five years to complete which is a sobering thought when we consider retrofitting commercial buildings on a major scale. Sundance Square Making Energy Efficient Push The tallest building in New York City is now the tallest … Continue reading New York City shows way forward in energy efficient retrofits
More on electricity at the London Olympics
Following last week’s post on wind energy, there is more to be learned about the electricity provided at the London Olympics. EDF Energy is the official provider of electricity for the London Olympics. EDF Energy is wholly owned by EDF, the major French electricity company. This is what they say on their website about use … Continue reading More on electricity at the London Olympics
Developments in Canadian energy policy
Much is written about Canada’s emphasis on tar sands (and fossil fuels in general) development but there are growing concerns in Canada that other countries are moving ahead in the “mega trend” towards clean energy and a low-carbon economy. This article from Mike De Souza, in the Montreal Gazette, gives the non-Canadian reader a good … Continue reading Developments in Canadian energy policy
