Asians take initiative to build low energy homes in Britain

With energy and climate policies and programmes in the UK in a state of flux these days, it is encouraging to see how Asian technical and financial experts are teaming up with Spanish experts to build low energy homes in Britain. Asians are planning to invest in new nuclear power supply in Britain. It is … Continue reading Asians take initiative to build low energy homes in Britain →

A new kind of incandescent light bulb could shake up the lighting industry

Certainly nothing is standing still these days. One minute we are banning incandescent bulbs, the next we find scientists finding challenging ways that could allow incandescent bulbs to return. Peter Dockrill explains the recent developments on the Science Alert website. New "light recycling" incandescent bulbs could outperform energy-efficient LEDs The traditional incandescent light bulb … Continue reading A new kind of incandescent light bulb could shake up the lighting industry →

Looking to new business models for promoting energy efficiency

We are seeing many market innovations almost on a daily basis. With new approaches such as Uber challenging the taxi industry, the “as-a-service” model is coming for smaller energy-efficiency projects, argues Angela Ferrante on the Greentech Media website. What Energy Efficiency Can Learn From Solar, Uber and Spotify The business model shift driving growth … Continue reading Looking to new business models for promoting energy efficiency →

Monitoring progress of elements of the EU energy efficiency directive

The EU Energy Efficiency Directive requires monitoring of all the major articles. Recently, the Joint Research Centre published a report of the progress made in implementing Article 8 concerning energy audits. Survey of energy audits and energy management systems in the Member States This report, conducted by the Joint Research Centre for DG ENERGY, … Continue reading Monitoring progress of elements of the EU energy efficiency directive →

Reaching out to help low-income consumers save energy

Addressing low-income consumers is never easy but of fundamental importance for many reasons. Kari Lydersen writes on the Midwest Energy News website about the challenges faced in Illinois. It is worth reading the actions they are taking. In Illinois, low-income housing presents unique efficiency challenge The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) helped Collins make changes … Continue reading Reaching out to help low-income consumers save energy →

Racing car engineers turn their attention to refrigerators

Formula One racing is the premier championship globally. While the focus is on state-of-the-art cars, at least one of the teams is using its technical understanding to improve the performance of commercial refrigerators. Malcolm Moore writes about latest developments in the Financial Times Williams harnesses Formula One aerofoil technology for fridges In a room … Continue reading Racing car engineers turn their attention to refrigerators →

Impact of new US energy efficiency standards

In late 2015, the US government announced new minimum energy performance standards. Lauren Urbanek writes a good blog on the Natural Resources Defense Council website, discussing the expected benefits to consumers. Efficiency Standards Quietly Lead to Billions of Energy Bill Savings for Consumers While most consumers and business owners probably don't think much about … Continue reading Impact of new US energy efficiency standards →

How business can help Singapore reduce its carbon emissions

We do not hear enough from countries such as Singapore. Here we have Monica Kotwani from 938LIVE write a good article on the Channel News Asia website about the benefits from prioritising energy-saving investments. Companies can step up for greater energy efficiency: Experts Heavy energy users, such as pharmaceutical companies, the waste-management sector and … Continue reading How business can help Singapore reduce its carbon emissions →

Comments on endorsing the statement by financial institutions on energy efficiency

The December climate change conference in Paris saw much progress made in the steps forward. Energy efficiency started to get the recognition it deserves as a major element in the climate change effort. Franka Klingel from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development writes a guest article for the International Institute for Sustainable Development about … Continue reading Comments on endorsing the statement by financial institutions on energy efficiency →

Latest developments in improving energy performance in the hospitality sector

Businesses are increasingly aware of the benefits of improved energy efficiency. Carl Weinschenk writes on the Energy Manager Today website about the improvements being made in the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Industry Pays Attention to Energy Efficiency The varied ways in which hotels use energy offer great opportunities for relatively easy efficiency gains. Some … Continue reading Latest developments in improving energy performance in the hospitality sector →