Important upcoming event on industry and the energy transition

We have to do everything possible to achieve our Paris climate agreement objectives and to further the low-carbon energy transition. Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) and the European Copper Institute are organising an event on April 26th in Brussels to discuss the role electrification can play in the transition. Industry has many options at … Continue reading Important upcoming event on industry and the energy transition →

Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards

Industries often shutdown during routine operations and sometimes because of natural disasters. Nikolaos Zirogiannis, Alex J. Hollingsworth and David Konisky of Indiana University write on The Conversation website about the resulting air pollution. Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in August 2017, many … Continue reading Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards →

China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector

China’s war on pollution includes new emissions restrictions for its industrial sector. David Stanway explains in an article on the Reuters website. China draws up new 'special' emission curbs on industries China will impose “special emissions restrictions” on enterprises in major industrial sectors in northern China later this year, as it bids to ensure … Continue reading China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector →

Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition?

Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the federal government’s plans to give breaks to industry from the ambitious environmental agenda in order to limit the economic impact. Is this really the way to proceed? Ottawa prepares to relax carbon-pricing measures to aid industry competitiveness The Liberal government is set to introduce … Continue reading Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition? →

New survey shows that British businesses believe energy efficiency policies need strengthening

A recent article by staff on the BusinessGreen website shows that there is significant dissatisfaction over the government's existing plans to improve energy productivity. Would this also be the case in your own country? Survey: UK business energy efficiency targets "lack ambition" Businesses believe government policy needs strengthening, survey reveals, amid continued uncertainty across … Continue reading New survey shows that British businesses believe energy efficiency policies need strengthening →

Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory

The Daily Sabah website reports about the installation of the second largest solar power plant in both Europe and Turkey. This is an important development for the country. Turkish glass producer Şişecam founds Europe's second largest roof-top solar power plant With its installed capacity, Şişecam has set up the second largest solar power plant … Continue reading Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory →

From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles

Industry across Europe is responsible for more than half of all carbon dioxide, particulate matter and other key pollutants emitted into the air, according to updated industrial pollution country profiles published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The 33 profiles of the member countries of the EEA (EEA-33) give an updated snapshot of sources … Continue reading From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles →

Improving energy efficiency in laboratories

It is rare to find articles on specific topics such as energy efficiency in laboratories. Dr. Zara Kassam writes on the European Pharmaceutical Review website about options for improving the performance of laboratories, since they have their own specific needs. How good design improves energy efficiency- Top tips for HVAC In April 2018, changes … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency in laboratories →

Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event

A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event →

Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency

EiD has had several posts recently about important steps Singapore is taking to improve energy efficiency. Rachel Mui writes on the Business Times website about new rules coming into force next year to promote industrial energy efficiency. New rules to improve Singapore's industrial energy efficiency from Oct 1, 2018 To improve the energy efficiency … Continue reading Singapore takes steps to promote industrial energy efficiency →