Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques

It is interesting when the New York Times has an article explaining how US hotels should follow good practice in Europe. Erica Goode writes a good article describing the latest developments. If you're staying in an American hotel, let us know your experience. At Energy-Minded U.S. Hotels, They’ll Turn the Lights Off for You … Continue reading Hotels in US waking up to need to take new approach to energy efficient techniques →

“Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings

Ellen Bell from the Environmental Defense Fund writes a good post on the Smart Energy Decisions website about how efficiency standards for commercial buildings can save both energy and significantly lower energy costs. Ellen Bell manages the Environmental Defense Fund's Redefining Energy Efficiency Project by working with commercial office buildings and other partners in Chicago. … Continue reading “Standardization was the key to the industrial revolution…” so why not for improving energy efficiency in buildings →

Reflecting on the first-ever efficiency standards proposals for commercial and industrial compressors in US

In developing energy efficiency strategies, we are well aware of the importance of minimum performance standards. Meg Waltner, writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council’s website about proposed the first-ever efficiency standards for commercial and industrial compressors. It is important that regulations move more towards industrial and commercial products Energy Savings on the Way … Continue reading Reflecting on the first-ever efficiency standards proposals for commercial and industrial compressors in US →

Britain’s SMEs looking for more support to save energy

Matt Mace writes on the edie website about a recent survey that gives valuable insight into the awareness, results and needs of SMEs in Britain to save energy. SMEs urge Government to provide energy efficiency grants A large proportion of Britain's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that the Government should provide grants towards … Continue reading Britain’s SMEs looking for more support to save energy →

Trying to make saving energy more appealing to power suppliers

All countries are trying different approaches to get energy companies to play a bigger and more effective role in energy efficiency strategies. Europe has its obligation under the Energy Efficiency Directive. Other countries, such as the US, have a variety of approaches at both the federal and state levels. Herman Trabish writes on the Utility … Continue reading Trying to make saving energy more appealing to power suppliers →

Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network

Several times, EiD has had posts on the EU-funded Investor Confidence Project (ICP). Clare Taylor writes on the Energy Collective website about a new investor network that is being hosted by the ICP. These are important steps forward to encourage more building renovations. New Investor Network Aims to Close the Gap on Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network →

UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table

The energyzine website has reported on a new survey undertaken by Energy Efficiency Watch that ranks all EU member states for their progress in implementing energy efficiency policies. So, where does your country rank? UK energy efficiency second-worst in EU A new report from a European watchdog has ranked the UK as the second-worst … Continue reading UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table →

More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits

There has already been another post this week from MIT. Ken Silverstein writes a post on the Energy Manager Today website. That gives a bit more information on it. EiD believes it is so important that it warrants this post as well. Analyzing Buildings for Energy Efficient Retrofits Can be Practical, MIT Says Want … Continue reading More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits →

Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency

India’s power ministry has revised its forecast for demand thanks to new energy efficiency targets and power-saving devices. Gireesh Chandra Prasad gives a good account of this on the LiveMint website from India. Interestingly, it reminds EiD of the recent post by Andrew Warren where he criticised the UK government of repeatedly failing to understand … Continue reading Lowering the forecast for electricity because of the expected impact of energy efficiency →

Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities

We are seeing more evidence every day about the importance of cities in promoting sustainable energy. David Chandler writes on the MIT website that retrofitting a small portion of buildings would have big impact on cities’ carbon emissions. And more importantly, the study shows how to identify those buildings that will have the biggest impact. … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency will bring big benefits to cities →