Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry

Last week EiD had a post comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Well, there is now another from Hydrogen Fuel News. It seems obvious that if renewables increase, this will have an impact on the fossil fuel industry. The article refers to an important study that you may find of interest. Renewable energy may … Continue reading Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry →

In-depth IEA Review of the Netherland’s energy policies and programmes

The IEA recently published its most updated review of The Netherlands’ energy policies. The IEA’s announcement is available here. While EiD feels it is a good review, there is a heavy emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency certainly seems to be underplayed. it would be good to hear from friends of EiD if this … Continue reading In-depth IEA Review of the Netherland’s energy policies and programmes →

Viewing Germany’s renewable energy plan from across the Atlantic

While Europeans are watching with great interest about how Germany is managing its energy transition, so are Americans. Melissa Eddy writes in the New York Times about the latest developments on Germany’s renewable energy plan Germany Moves Forward on Renewable Energy Plan Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government approved legislation on Tuesday revamping Germany’s sweeping plan … Continue reading Viewing Germany’s renewable energy plan from across the Atlantic →

Even with a push, energy policy often cannot be rushed

Americans are concerned about Europe’s dependence on Russian gas and are as anxious as Europeans on developments related to the Ukraine crisis. Clifford Krauss writes in the New York Times about the effort being made to speed up exports to Europe but, with the infrastructure needed, this has to be looked at as a more … Continue reading Even with a push, energy policy often cannot be rushed →

The gloves are off in arguing for Scottish independence

In September, Scots will be voting on whether they will become an independent state. The debate, not surprisingly, is heating up. While Scotland has benefited from offshore oil and gas, the Scottish government sees its future in a green energy revolution. Scot MacNab writes in The Scotsman about whether or not independence will be a … Continue reading The gloves are off in arguing for Scottish independence →

How Crimea affects Europe’s energy strategy

Stephen Stec and Alexios Antypas from the Central European University in Budapest write an excellent article in The Guardian on how Europe’s energy strategy must evolve. As they argue, the role of climate and energy policy in the 'long game' that will play out between Russia and the west has been overlooked. What is missing … Continue reading How Crimea affects Europe’s energy strategy →

Shale gas: four myths and a truth

E3G, the independent, non-profit organisation operating in the public interest to accelerate the global transition to sustainable development, has produced an important briefing note and infographic on shale gas. Some argue that the solution to rising energy prices and energy security concerns lies not in cutting demand for energy imports by improving energy efficiency whilst … Continue reading Shale gas: four myths and a truth →

Quote of the week

This week the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK, George Osborne, presented this year’s budget. Here is a startling quote from his speech in the House of Commons: We need to cut our energy costs. We’re going to do this by investing in new sources of energy: new nuclear power, renewables, and a shale … Continue reading Quote of the week →

Quote of the week

Written Ministerial Statement by Secretary of State for Energy Ed Davey after EU Energy Council meeting, March 4th: The Council then debated the 2030 climate and energy framework. . . . The Commissioner argued that the 40% greenhouse gas target was very ambitious. The majority of Member States endorsed a greenhouse gas target of 40%. … Continue reading Quote of the week →

This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy

Tina Costanza writes in siliconrepublic.com that the use of renewable energy has already saved importing more than €1 billion. This will definitely be welcome news to a country that has been making every effort to get out of the financial crisis that has punished the economy. Renewable energy has saved Ireland more than €1bn … Continue reading This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy →