Tag: energy efficiency

Latest analysis shows that California really is the American leader in being energy efficient

David Roberts writes on the Vox website about how California became the clear leader in the US for being energy efficient. Maybe there are lessons for all of us to learn.   How California became far more energy-efficient than the rest of the country The Trump administration is currently attempting to stop California from setting … Continue reading Latest analysis shows that California really is the American leader in being energy efficient →

International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships

Following an earlier story on shipping last week, a stricter target for energy efficiency improvements in some ships has been agreed at the International Maritime Organization. Nina Chestney explains in an article on the Hellenic Shipping News website.   IMO agrees on stricter efficiency targets for some ships The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday … Continue reading International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships →

It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard

Ireland has now provided an estimate for renovating its building stock to meet long-term low-carbon objectives. Rodney Farry and Fiach Kelly explain in an article in The Irish Times.   Making all homes energy efficient to cost €50bn, says Varadkar It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to the required … Continue reading It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard →

Dubai: To be more successful at achieving an energy-efficient neighbourhood, technological solutions should complement urban design solutions

Karishma Asarpota, an urban planner and researcher, writes on the Inter Press Service News Agency website about his views on ways in which we should rethink architectural or urban design solutions. What are your views?   Building a More Energy-Efficient Neighbourhood in Dubai Dubai is an Emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a … Continue reading Dubai: To be more successful at achieving an energy-efficient neighbourhood, technological solutions should complement urban design solutions →

Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates

An Everest study analyses 15,623,536 home Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) across the country to reveal the best and worst rated areas for energy efficiency. It is explained in an article on the Open Access Government website.   Revealed: The best and worst areas for energy efficiency Britain’s houses are some of the oldest and coldest … Continue reading Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates →

Scotland challenged to meet its target for improving energy performance of its buildings

Around 66,000 homes in Scotland will require major retrofitting work every year over the next two decades if the Scottish Government is to meet a key target. Chris McCall discusses latest developments in an article on The Scotsman website.   1.8 million homes in Scotland failing to meet energy efficiency target Homeowners in Scotland may … Continue reading Scotland challenged to meet its target for improving energy performance of its buildings →

A growing economy must not automatically mean growing energy consumption

Andrew Warren, a regular contributor to EiD and a former special advisor to the House of Commons select committee on the environment, takes a look at the latest figures on UK domestic energy efficiency improvements, and finds deliberately weakened policies have led to plummeting installation rates. What are your views?   The sad and under-reported … Continue reading A growing economy must not automatically mean growing energy consumption →

The impact of energy performance certificates

What is your experience with EPCs? Ten years after their introduction DECs and EPCs provide a fascinating snapshot of the state of the UK’s building stock even if compliance is still far from perfect. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains in an article in the April 2019 issue of Energy in … Continue reading The impact of energy performance certificates →

Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home

Research in the UK shows that buyers aged 25 to 34 appear happy to sacrifice a garage, garden and larger property to own their first home - but environmental concerns seem just as important as schools and local amenities. Property expert Phil Spencer explains in an article on the Time & Star website. Forget the … Continue reading Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home →