Artificial intelligence applied to data centre cooling systems

AI is finding better ways to reduce energy consumption in data centres, according to Mallory Locklear in an article on the engadget website. Google’s data centres are taking the lead. Google is using AI to run its data center cooling systems Google's data centers hold thousands of servers and they power everything from Google … Continue reading Artificial intelligence applied to data centre cooling systems →

Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance

Reflecting from time to time on the steps needed to improve energy efficiency is always a good idea, in any sector. Keith Sultana, senior vice president, global operations & integrated supply chain with Ingersoll Rand gave his views on the Smart Industry website. A roadmap for industry to increase energy efficiency In 2014, Ingersoll … Continue reading Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance →

New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers

It is always encouraging to read about new innovations. Tim Sandle writes on the Digital Journal website about a new gel that could increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers through special insulating properties. Do you have any views on this? Super-insulating gel could boost skyscraper energy efficiency Scientists have developed a new type of gel … Continue reading New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers →

Expert reaction to Trump administration plans to roll back on fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

While announced a week ago, there is still great concern about the pull back on fuel efficiency standards. Alyssa Danigelis provides a good article on the Environmental Leader website about the reaction from auto industry experts. Auto Industry Responds To Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollbacks In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement last week … Continue reading Expert reaction to Trump administration plans to roll back on fuel efficiency standards for vehicles →

New research on the benefits of improved energy efficiency

It is always good to see new analysis undertaken to show the benefits of improved energy efficiency. The UK’s University of Manchester has recently reported on its university website about the results of several projects. Manchester research reveals the benefits of energy efficiency investment Several projects at The University of Manchester’s Urban Institute are … Continue reading New research on the benefits of improved energy efficiency →

Britain’s genuinely ambitious project to significantly improve the energy performance of its building stock as an important element of its strategy to meet its Paris climate obligations

It is widely recognised in Europe and throughout the world that a key aspect of meeting our Paris climate obligations is by improving the energy performance of our existing buildings. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation and a regular contributor to EiD, has written in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings … Continue reading Britain’s genuinely ambitious project to significantly improve the energy performance of its building stock as an important element of its strategy to meet its Paris climate obligations →

Tamil Nadu is ranked fourth among industrialised states in India in pursuing energy efficiency initiatives

Continuing with India’s energy transition, it is encouraging to see the focus on improving energy efficiency. Christin Mathew Philip writes in The Times of India about the energy efficiency drive underway in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is good to see that there is a regular survey taking place so that progress can be … Continue reading Tamil Nadu is ranked fourth among industrialised states in India in pursuing energy efficiency initiatives →

Call for improving energy performance of the Welsh housing stock

Ian Craig reports on the South Wales Argus website about a recent Welsh Assembly report that states existing homes in Wales must be made more energy efficient while all new homes must be built to be as sustainable as possible if climate change targets are to be achieved. Now let’s hope the recommendations will be … Continue reading Call for improving energy performance of the Welsh housing stock →

Australians are spending “tens of billions of dollars” on energy, but state governments are talking mere tens of millions to drive the energy transition

Willow Aliento writes on The Fifth Estate website about lagging efforts in Australia to adequately address energy efficiency. Australia’s missing the boat on energy efficiency Aside from the ACT, all Australian states and territories are far behind on energy efficiency efforts, according to RMIT senior industry fellow Alan Pears. “ACT are the stand-out state … Continue reading Australians are spending “tens of billions of dollars” on energy, but state governments are talking mere tens of millions to drive the energy transition →

This summer is a harbinger of the new normal and this accentuates the case that the EU must give a priority

It is vital that we shift into a mindset for systematically resolving the climate crisis. Adrian Joyce, Secretary General of EuroACE and Campaign Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign explains that this is the time for a much greater effort to renovate our buildings and take improved energy efficiency more seriously. Europe must roll … Continue reading This summer is a harbinger of the new normal and this accentuates the case that the EU must give a priority →