Tag: energy efficiency

Are efforts to improve energy efficiency jeopardised by the so-called “rebound effect”?

Every once in a while we have another post on the rebound effect and its impact on energy efficiency. This is a post by Oybek Yuldashev and Mirkhonbek Mirkomilov of Colibri Law. Do you have any views?   Energy efficiency and the rebound effect The rapid depletion of energy sources as a result of global … Continue reading Are efforts to improve energy efficiency jeopardised by the so-called “rebound effect”? →

Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU

New rules could save eight million tonnes of oil and 10 million tonnes of CO2 - but Leave campaigners ignore these benefits when attacking EU efficiency standards, argues Andrew Warren, friend of EiD and Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, on the Business Green website. While you may not be directly affected by the … Continue reading Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU →

Momentum building for passive buildings

More and more we read about passive buildings. Also, the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive calls for nearly zero energy buildings and they will soon be mandatory. Nicholas Falkoff writes a very good article on the Boston Agent Magazine website. It is good because it spreads awareness of the benefits. What do you think … Continue reading Momentum building for passive buildings →

Focus on small and medium buildings occupied by retail stores, offices, restaurants, non-profits and other small businesses

Adam Sledd and Nicole Stika write on the Greenbiz website that emphasis needs to be given on buildings of all shapes and sizes and not sole focus on the large buildings in mega cities that get all the media attention.   Big efficiency for small and medium buildings For those of us working in the … Continue reading Focus on small and medium buildings occupied by retail stores, offices, restaurants, non-profits and other small businesses →

“Shepherding good ideas from inception to actual use”

It is always good to see a major institute such as the World Resources Institute give a strong endorsement and priority to energy efficiency. Carl Weinschenk writes on the Energy Manager Today website about an important new report by WRI on accelerating energy efficiency. Give us your views on the report.   The World Resources … Continue reading “Shepherding good ideas from inception to actual use” →

Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings

We are increasingly aware of the importance of addressing climate and energy issues at the urban level. This is a good article by Eric Maackres on the Eco-Business website about four ways he has identified that cities benefit from better energy performing buildings.   4 surprising ways energy-efficient buildings benefit cities Urbanisation presents major challenges: … Continue reading Reviewing the benefits to our cities of energy-efficient buildings →

EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact

In part, following the global agreement on climate change in Paris last December, EU energy efficiency and renewable energy directives are being reviewed this year, aiming to improve efficiency, cut emissions, increase supply security and save money. But a number of requirements must be met before this can happen, write Marie Linder and Kurt Eliasson … Continue reading EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact →

A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages

Financing more energy-efficient buildings is a big topic globally. While this is from David Brown, a real estate broker from Arizona, he raises important points on the AzCentral website that should be of interest to many of you.   3 questions to ask about Energy-Efficient Mortgages An Energy Efficient Mortgage is good to weigh, but … Continue reading A real estate broker discusses energy-efficient mortgages →

India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings

Emerging economies such as India are taking sustainable energy policies increasingly seriously. While we have been reading of its efforts in renewable energy, it is good to read on the India Today website that a Parliamentary panel is now recommending that all government buildings ensure that they meet certain performance levels. Hopefully this proposal will … Continue reading India looking to improve energy performance of its government buildings →