Re-thinking energy policy

With the global agreement at the recent climate change conference in Paris, the spotlight is now on how the energy sector will play an increasingly more positive role in meeting the challenges. Ed Crooks writes a very good article in the Financial Times on how the problem should be tackled. What are your views? … Continue reading Re-thinking energy policy →

Is Europe a “green energy” basket case?

It is important to look at energy policy from all angles. Jude Clemente provides his views on the Forbes website about his criticism of the approaches being taken in Europe. What do you think? Europe's Energy and Electricity Policies are a Bad Model It’s quite telling that COP21 took place in Paris. Western leaders, … Continue reading Is Europe a “green energy” basket case? →

Bringing renewable energy into the mainstream

Lisa Cohn writes on the Energy Efficient Markets website about some of the people and some of the disruptive technologies that are changing the way we use energy. Energy Storage, Genius Software & Renewable Energy Will Save the Day Everyday I have the honor of speaking with researchers, scientists and entrepreneurs creating disruptive technologies … Continue reading Bringing renewable energy into the mainstream →

New American standards will lead to greater use of biofuels

In a controversial move, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a new regulation that will raise the amount of biofuels that will be used in blends of vehicle fuels, according to an article by Diane Cardwell in the New York Times E.P.A. Rule Requires a Big Jump in Biofuel Use The Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading New American standards will lead to greater use of biofuels →

Canada, Mexico and the United States looking at a closer continental approach to energy and climate policies

Canada has a new government and it is now preparing for a new approach to the global climate summit – COP 21 – starting soon in Paris. Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail that Canada is also launching negotiations with Mexico and the US on a continental energy and climate accord. These are … Continue reading Canada, Mexico and the United States looking at a closer continental approach to energy and climate policies →

UK downgraded on global energy rating

The World Energy Council rates countries in their energy and climate policies. The recent rating is available here on the WEC website. The WEC points out that only two countries have the triple A rating. This post from Reuters in The Guardian shows that the UK has lost that rating, because of the government scrapping … Continue reading UK downgraded on global energy rating →

India in the spotlight – part 2

Following the other post on India this week, Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about how the recent IEA World Energy Outlook highlights developments in India – and for good reason. Why India is about to move to the ‘center stage’ of world energy The disconnect is huge: Even as countries of the … Continue reading India in the spotlight – part 2 →

Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America

We all watch attentively at what the United States does in energy policy or climate change policies. The divisions between the executive and congress get much attention. The divisions between the Republicans and the Democrats equally get much attention. With the next presidential election race gaining momentum, Nick Butler writes an excellent blog in the … Continue reading Energy policy is now a higher priority in the political agenda in America →

An awkward time for the European Union’s energy industry

With the global climate conference coming soon in Paris, Europe is still contending with many issues at once that only add to the complexity that all countries face. Pilita Clark provides a good article in the Financial Times about how the EU is trying to ensure energy supplies are secure, affordable and do not raise … Continue reading An awkward time for the European Union’s energy industry →

Reflecting on Turkey’s sustainable energy future

Everyone is preparing for the global climate conference in Paris later this year. Dr. Jörn Richert, assistant professor for energy governance at the Institute of Political Science at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, discusses in the Hurriyet Daily News the issues confronting Turkey as the country tries to be an important player on the … Continue reading Reflecting on Turkey’s sustainable energy future →