Michigan is discussing about the disproportionate impact energy has on the most vulnerable in the state

Patrick Kenneally writes an important post on the US Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) staff blog, Switchboard, about a recent event in Michigan about how to make safe, affordable, and job-creating energy resources available to the poor. The lessons go well beyond Michigan. NRDC Tells Regulators and Lawmakers in Lansing that Clean Energy Helps … Continue reading Michigan is discussing about the disproportionate impact energy has on the most vulnerable in the state →

A must read

There are few people who think so thoughtfully and clearly about energy in its fullest sense as Walt Patterson. He is trained as a nuclear physicist and has published thirteen books and hundreds of papers, articles and reviews, on nuclear power, coal technology, renewable energy, energy systems, energy policy and electricity. Since 1991 he has … Continue reading A must read →

China’s energy policy is contradictory – but it is shifting

For those of you who are following the developments in China, this blog by Nick Butler for the Financial Times will give you plenty to think about. Can China change its energy policy? The signals are clear – but contradictory. China has embraced the concept of climate change and is allowing officials to discuss … Continue reading China’s energy policy is contradictory – but it is shifting →

Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition

The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition →

Thoughts on the energy transition

Nick Butler writes a very good blog on the Financial Times website arguing that change doesn’t come just through legislation and international treaties. He argues that technology is arguably much more important and “there is growing evidence that some fundamental changes are coming that will over time put a question mark over investments in the … Continue reading Thoughts on the energy transition →

Ireland needs a dramatic policy change to meet its emissions targets

Harry McGee writes in the Irish Times about recent developments in Irish climate policy. Carbon dioxide emissions fell in the recession but are now rising again. McGee argues that without dramatic policy changes, Ireland won’t achieve its targets. Ireland’s Energy: What’s the right policy for a recovering economy? It is eight years since the … Continue reading Ireland needs a dramatic policy change to meet its emissions targets →

Brain power key to our sustainable energy future

Chris Mooney writes an important column in the Washington Post about how our brains will lead our transition to a low carbon energy system. The next energy revolution won’t be in wind or solar. It will be in our brains In the arid lands of the Mojave Desert, Marine regimental commander Jim Caley traveled … Continue reading Brain power key to our sustainable energy future →

How governments can help transform our energy systems

Walt Patterson never stops challenging us to think through the essence of energy policy, where it should be and how we should get there. Walt recently wrote this excellent piece for the RenewEconomy website. It should give you much to think about. Since 1991 he has been a fellow of what is now the Energy, … Continue reading How governments can help transform our energy systems →

Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition

Deutsche Welle provides a good article on the role that renewable energy is playing to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions. As you see in the accompanying graph, while fossil fuels still plays the major role in the energy mix, its share is rapidly being reduced. Renewables help cut German CO2 emissions For the first time … Continue reading Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition →

New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies

The Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway has recently published a report on how Poland is implementing its climate and energy policies. Implementing EU Climate and Energy Policies in Poland: From Europeanization to Polonization? FNI Report No. 8, December 2014. This report examines Poland’s implementation of the EU climate and energy policy package to attain … Continue reading New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies →