Buildings coming up to measure . . .

George Putic writes a very interesting article on the Voice of America website about how new technology is dealing with energy simulation, thermo-modeling or architectural design. He argues that what is needed in designing many retrofits is precise configuration of buildings, something that has been very difficult to obtain without great expense. Now a new … Continue reading Buildings coming up to measure . . . →

Focus on financing energy efficiency

When we are discussing the EU’s energy efficiency strategy, the elephant in the room is money: where does the funding come from and will there be enough to meet investment needs. On the one hand, most energy efficiency measures are considered to be cost effective and thus it is in the interest of consumers to … Continue reading Focus on financing energy efficiency →

How to get conservatives to save energy

Chris Mooney writes an important article in the Washington Post about what type of message it takes to convince conservatives to take action to save energy. It is an important article for all of us to reflect on. This is part of a series in the Washington Post on “Your Brain on Energy.” Want … Continue reading How to get conservatives to save energy →

Fuel economy ratings tighten in US

Aaron Kessler writes in the New York Times about the Environmental Protection Agency tightening the guidelines used in determining the mileage advertised to consumers. E.P.A. Issues Stiffer Rules on Vehicle Fuel Ratings After two years of imposing increasingly stiff penalties on automakers that overstate their fuel economy ratings, federal regulators on Monday said they … Continue reading Fuel economy ratings tighten in US →

The importance of measuring the performance of energy efficiency programmes

Nate Adams, from Energy Smart Home Performance writes a good article on the Energy Efficiency Markets website about the new technology that will help programs track actual or real-time savings that occur from various programs and upgrades they encourage. Measured Results are Coming to Energy Efficiency Programs. Are You Ready? “What gets measured, … Continue reading The importance of measuring the performance of energy efficiency programmes →

New tool for improving building energy management

An EU funded project, launched in 2013, is designed to take a holistic approach to energy monitoring methodology. This will surely help in the EU achieving its energy efficiency targets for buildings. Better monitoring energy efficiency in buildings By developing new tools and methodologies, the PERFORMER project aims to improve building energy management and … Continue reading New tool for improving building energy management →

Is efficient sufficient?

A few years ago, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) organised a workshop in Brussels on shifting our emphasis in energy specifications to progressive efficiency and sufficiency. This is a topic that will come up more and more as we see far too many trends towards increased size in buildings, appliances, vehicles, … Continue reading Is efficient sufficient? →

Making hotels more energy efficient

Mark Sait, CEO of SaveMoneyCutCarbon, writes on the GreenWise website, about how much energy can be saved by hotels in Britain to benefit both the bottom line and cut carbon emissions. How SME hotels can make big energy efficiency savings fast It’s a shocking fact that in 2015 UK companies of all sizes continue … Continue reading Making hotels more energy efficient →

Progressive utilities in US grasp the value of LEED

Derek Handova writes on the Intelligentutility website about the role utilities are playing to promote more advanced LEED buildings in the US. Handover admits that In spite of the efforts of some very progressive utilities, overall, utility LEED programmes still need more outreach because of their lack of uptake. Utilities LEED us into energy … Continue reading Progressive utilities in US grasp the value of LEED →

24/7 for many of our appliances and what it costs us

Chris Mooney provides a good article in the Washington Post on our energy waste because we simply cannot (or do not) turn off energy-consuming devices. Many of you will be pleased to see that Alan Meier, a friend of EiD and many of us throughout Europe, gives his explanation. Alan is also a member of … Continue reading 24/7 for many of our appliances and what it costs us →