Tag: publication

What you wanted to know about fracking but were afraid to ask

Bryan Burrough reviews a new book on fracking in the New York Times.  The book provides an excellent account of the ‘fracking revoluton’ that has turned energy policy in all directions.  ‘The Frackers’ and the Birth of an Energy Boom One could argue that, except for the Internet, the most important technological advance of the … Continue reading What you wanted to know about fracking but were afraid to ask →

New reports to watch out for

There is some valuable reading in store for you as you explore various aspects of sustainable energy. • Why energy efficiency needs to have priority as part of the Energiewende E3G, based in the UK, has come out with an important briefing paper on the energy transition (Energiewende) in Germany.  E3G analysis shows that regardless … Continue reading New reports to watch out for →

New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway

Recently, the IEA published its first “Energy Efficiency Market Report.” EcoSeed provides an excellent account of the report.   Energy efficiency saves billion of dollars – IEA report Energy efficiency is playing a crucial role in the world, saving billions of dollars according to a report released by the International Energy Agency. Findings of the … Continue reading New IEA report provides evidence that energy efficiency is making headway →

New books you need to read

There are two excellent new books that have come across the EiD desk this week.  These are authored or co-authored by friends of EiD and should definitely be of interest for those involved in various aspects of sustainable energy Energy Efficiency: The Definitive Guide to the Cheapest, Cleanest, Fastest Source of Energy by Steven Fawkes … Continue reading New books you need to read →

New publication on modernising building codes

At her last working day at the IEA, Yamina SAHEB launched the joint IEA-UNDP report on how building energy codes can be modernised with the aim of limiting pressure on global energy supply, improving energy security, and contributing to environmental sustainability. The IEA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered to analyse current practices … Continue reading New publication on modernising building codes →

New report from the European Environment Agency: An overview of EU environment policy targets and objectives

European Union legislation has established more than 130 separate environmental targets and objectives to be met between 2010 and 2050. Together, these can provide useful milestones supporting Europe’s transition towards a ‘green economy’, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The ‘green economy’ has emerged as a priority in policy debate … Continue reading New report from the European Environment Agency: An overview of EU environment policy targets and objectives →

News from the European Commission

DG Energy has published report on energy performance certificates On 20 June 2013, the Commission published a study on "Energy performance certificates in buildings and their impact on transaction prices and rents in selected EU countries". The study shows a positive impact of the Energy Performance Certificate under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Directive … Continue reading News from the European Commission →

New report: Greening Household Behaviour: The Role of Public Policy

The OECD has recently published a valuable report on the role that public policy can play in affecting our household behaviour. Household consumption patterns and behaviour have an impact on stocks of natural resources, environmental quality and climate change. This is expected to increase significantly in the future. In response, governments have introduced a variety … Continue reading New report: Greening Household Behaviour: The Role of Public Policy →