A Blockchain platform is being developed to support renewable energy co-ops

The energy transition is bringing forward some interesting developments. The Pylon Network has created its own cryptocurrency for use on the solar energy exchange. Anca Voinea explains on the Co-op News website. Blockchain technology to give a competitive advantage to renewable energy co-ops A team of Spanish engineers is developing a Blockchain platform to … Continue reading A Blockchain platform is being developed to support renewable energy co-ops →

Optimism and enthusiasm reigns in US renewable energy world

We are receiving some good news from the United States even if it is not from the Trump Administration. Sneha Ayyagari writes a good blog on the NRDC website about three takeaways from a recent renewable energy summit. Three Reasons Why Renewable Energy Leaders Are Optimistic Deep in the heart of Austin, Texas, at … Continue reading Optimism and enthusiasm reigns in US renewable energy world →

Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses

The Green Investment Group, formerly known as the Green Investment Bank, before it was sold to Australia’s Macquarie Bank, has launched an important new funding service to help businesses. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the Business Green website. Green Investment Group launches 'pay-as-you save' green energy offer New Energy Solutions service will … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Group launches pay-as-you-save energy efficiency scheme for businesses →

India making great strides forward in its energy transition

More and more frequently we are reading about the advances being made in India and China in their transition to low-carbon economies. A Bloomberg article on the Economic Times website from India explains some of the progress in India. India to step beyond renewable goal with China-scale tenders India has a long way to … Continue reading India making great strides forward in its energy transition →

Reinsurance and renewable energy

An article on the Climate Group website explains how improved energy productivity and renewable energy are having a positive impact for Swiss Re, one of the major reinsurance companies. Good for business: how energy productivity and renewable power are saving Swiss Re millions of dollars every year Walking the talk on renewables In the … Continue reading Reinsurance and renewable energy →

Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States

It is encouraging to see how the market for renewable energy in the US really has evolved quite dramatically in recent years. Tina Casey explains in an article on the CleanTechnica website. Trump Or Not, Electricity Customers Want Renewable Energy Big business nails down most of the attention for buying huge megawatts of renewable … Continue reading Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States →

Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed

The Irish Farmers’ Association has been reviewing the impact of missing targets for renewable energy. Niall Claffey explains in an article on the AgriLand website. '€600 million/year' fine if Ireland misses 2020 renewable energy targets “We are potentially looking at a €600 million/year fine for missing the 2020 targets – where’s the urgency?” This … Continue reading Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed →

Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD →

Employment opportunities in renewable energy

Lucy Jolin writes a good article in The Guardian about the hunt for graduates to work in the fast growing renewable energy industry. It would be good to see a similar article for the range of employment opportunities in energy efficiency. If you have one, please let EiD know. Renewable energy: the growth industry … Continue reading Employment opportunities in renewable energy →

Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy

Ben Chapman writes in The Independent that the Scottish government will be creating a new publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company. What are your views about this development? Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company Scotland will set up a publicly-owned, not-for-profit energy company, providing locally generated renewable energy, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. … Continue reading Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy →