In an open letter to Energy Secretary Ed Davey, the Insulation Industry Forum, which represents 70pc of the UK’s insulation industry, warned that it is “extremely concerned about the Government’s plans for its implementation” because of the gap between the ending of the existing schemes for cavity wall and loft insulation and the Green Deal … Continue reading Energy efficiency jobs on the line
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Energy company obligations in Britain – two important papers
Energy savings obligations in the UK – a history of change: Jan Rosenow of the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford has produced a paper for a special issue of the journal Energy Policy that looks at Energy Savings Obligations in the UK. More specifically, it discusses how the policy instrument changed over time and … Continue reading Energy company obligations in Britain – two important papers
Ireland should give priority to energy efficiency
Harry McGee of The Irish Times reported of a report that is being prepared by the National Economic and Social Council to provide analysis to inform the development of Irish climate change policy. The work was commissioned by the Minister of Environment. An interim report is out and the final report is due by the … Continue reading Ireland should give priority to energy efficiency
IEA Sustainable Buildings Centre launches interactive database
EiD is pleased to see that the IEA Sustainable Buildings Centre has recently launched its interactive and user-friendly BEEP (Building Energy Efficiency Policies) database. The BEEP database is a global one-stop shop for building energy codes, labelling and incentive schemes implemented in the 28 IEA member countries, the BRICS countries (Brazil, China, India, Russia and South … Continue reading IEA Sustainable Buildings Centre launches interactive database
Renewables in Bulgaria
A blog by Andrew MacDowall in the Financial Times explains the dilemma facing Bulgaria as the government cut support for renewable energy retroactively. Bulgaria: renewables price cut dispute could spook investors Drastic retroactive cuts in the fees paid to renewable energy producers in Bulgaria has prompted a furious reaction from what was a fast-growing … Continue reading Renewables in Bulgaria
RE + build 2012
Rod Janssen recently attended Italy's first national convention on best practices, case studies, and experience to retrofit buildings. The conference was to kickstart the transformation of Italy’s retrofit construction market. Rod spoke at one session on the impact of EU legislation on retrofitting buildings. It is useful for EiD readers to read some of the … Continue reading RE + build 2012
Retrofitting older homes in Canada
After the second war, there was a big effort in Canada to ensure that returning soldiers and other needy families were provided with basic housing. These wartime houses were built throughout Canada. Unfortunately, while they were built quickly, they were not always the most energy efficient. This is a good article by the Daily Commercial … Continue reading Retrofitting older homes in Canada
The challenge of meeting energy efficiency obligations in the UK
Terry Macalister of the Guardian writes the efforts of Britain’s energy regulator, Ofgem, to ensure the big six energy suppliers to ensure they meet their legal obligations. Energy firms face fines over obligations to vulnerable customers Suppliers have until 31 December to meet commitments to make homes more efficient after data reveals failings, says Ofgem … Continue reading The challenge of meeting energy efficiency obligations in the UK
Getting the youth to give their opinions
It is encouraging to see the effort underway in Australia. Laura Nelson of Sun Community Newspapers writes about an initiative to get students to provide their views on the future of federal renewable energy policies in Australia. Youth comment on renewable energy GRIFFITH University students are having their say on the Federal Government's renewable … Continue reading Getting the youth to give their opinions
European Investment Bank supports the retrofit of schools in France
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement with the Languedoc-Roussillon Region to enable it to build and refurbish secondary schools to a high energy efficiency standard, meeting Europe 2020 environmental norms. A first EUR 100 million instalment was put in place on 7 September 2012 by the President of the Languedoc-Roussillon Region, … Continue reading European Investment Bank supports the retrofit of schools in France
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