There have been many important improvements in our lighting systems in recent years. Now, as explained by Arthur Neslen in The Guardian, new European ruling bans any new orders on GU10 spotlights and PAR30 floodlights, which can waste up to 10 times more energy than LEDs Halogen spotlights to be phased out across Europe … Continue reading Energy transition in Europe includes removing energy-gobbling halogen spotlights
Tag: EU policies
Europe needs a renovation strategy
We have put many of the pieces together in the EU to develop quite a robust energy efficiency strategy. But one area that has been left aside is in comprehensively tackling the one area where there is tremendous potential – our existing buildings. This current report by Dr. Yamina Saheb of OpenEXP provides important evidence … Continue reading Europe needs a renovation strategy
Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations
Simon Cunningham writes in The Irish Times about new proposals to incentivise energy efficiency in the north have been blasted as 'ill-conceived' by Manufacturing Northern Ireland. Have you had the same reaction in your country? Proposals for energy efficiency scheme 'illogical' say Manufacturing NI THE body that represents the majority of the north's large … Continue reading Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations
The Financial Times’ view on diesel emissions
This week the Financial Times published an editorial on the shortcomings of Europe’s regulations and, equally important, its enforcement. Europe’s failure to act on diesel emissions is indefensible Europe’s collective failure to enforce its own rules on diesel emissions would look like a conspiracy — if it had not been such an open secret … Continue reading The Financial Times’ view on diesel emissions
Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits
It is important to look at the Brexit debate from different perspectives. Anna Dedhar and Nick Butler provide an important blog on the Financial Times website about the importance of positive engagement in energy policy even though the EU has only limited competence when it comes to energy policy. Brexit and European energy policy … Continue reading Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits
This week’s briefs
This week there are several important new reports. One of the reports will be launched at a Webinar on June 2nd. • Webinar / Report launch: Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock Not to miss: June 2nd from 15:00 to 16:00 CET: Webinar Launch of OpenExp report entitled “Energy Transition of the EU … Continue reading This week’s briefs
Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU
New rules could save eight million tonnes of oil and 10 million tonnes of CO2 - but Leave campaigners ignore these benefits when attacking EU efficiency standards, argues Andrew Warren, friend of EiD and Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, on the Business Green website. While you may not be directly affected by the … Continue reading Ecodesign and Britain’s referendum on membership in the EU
EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact
In part, following the global agreement on climate change in Paris last December, EU energy efficiency and renewable energy directives are being reviewed this year, aiming to improve efficiency, cut emissions, increase supply security and save money. But a number of requirements must be met before this can happen, write Marie Linder and Kurt Eliasson … Continue reading EU sustainable energy directives need to match ambition with real impact
UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table
The energyzine website has reported on a new survey undertaken by Energy Efficiency Watch that ranks all EU member states for their progress in implementing energy efficiency policies. So, where does your country rank? UK energy efficiency second-worst in EU A new report from a European watchdog has ranked the UK as the second-worst … Continue reading UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table
More evidence of problems with EU Emissions Trading System
There are concerns in the UK that Tata Steel could close its operations, leading to severe job cuts and economic disruption. Looking at the company from another angle, Arthur Neslen writes in The Guardian about how the company has benefited from more than £700m in free carbon allowances and offsets, according to analysis of emissions … Continue reading More evidence of problems with EU Emissions Trading System
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