What U.S. cities are doing to reduce their energy use is outlined in a new report from the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that sets the stage for broader discussion and analysis. Given increasing urbanization and their large energy footprint, cities are a prime focal point for establishing a clean energy future. The … Continue reading NREL report examines energy use in cities and proposes next steps for energy innovation
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Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency
Surabhi Goswami has written on the website of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency about an important new report that should be of interest to all EiD readers. C2E2 and IRENA launch new Working Paper A first of its kind collaboration between the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) and International Renewable Energy Agency … Continue reading Understanding the synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency
Book review on communicating about climate change
Dennis Bours, from the Global Environment Facility Independent Evaluation Office has posted a book review by a professor who looks at the current climate change debate from the perspective of an English professor. The review is well written and it certainly leads one to want to now read the book. Let EiD know if you … Continue reading Book review on communicating about climate change
REN 21 Global Status Report for 2015
First released in 2005, REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The Renewables Global Status Report relies on up-to-date renewable energy data, provided by an international network of … Continue reading REN 21 Global Status Report for 2015
New publication on the economy and the climate
The International Institute for Sustainable Development writes about an important new report. This is important reading for all of us. Global Commission Identifies Economic Opportunities that Mitigate Emissions The Global Commission on the Economy and the Climate has released a report that identifies ten concrete economic opportunities that could also reduce emissions, and close … Continue reading New publication on the economy and the climate
The Irish realise that improved energy efficiency will bring many benefits
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has recently announced a new report on energy efficiency that should be read by all EiD readers. Let us know your views. Cutting Energy Waste Will Save €1.8 Billion Annually Accelerated Action Will Create 2,000 Jobs and Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency Households and businesses could save €1.8 … Continue reading The Irish realise that improved energy efficiency will bring many benefits
New discussion paper on discount rates
The Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) commissioned Fraunhofer ISI to investigate the current use of discount rates in energy efficiency policy modelling, with a specific focus put on the building sector. Discount rates are paramount to assess the costs and long-term benefits of different policy scenarios. In any policy discussion in the European Union, there … Continue reading New discussion paper on discount rates
Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews the 2015 edition of the IEA’s new report. IEA Flagship Report Calls for Clean Energy Innovation The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives stresses that concerted action on innovation in clean energy is the only way for the world to meet … Continue reading Latest edition of the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives
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
Call for an EU buildings energy renovation strategy
The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission this week launched a new report Energy Renovation: The Trump Card for the New Start for Europe. The report highlights that a more comprehensive approach to energy renovation is instrumental for reaching the EU 2020 goals for energy savings. Furthermore there are important implications for growth and … Continue reading Call for an EU buildings energy renovation strategy
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 