Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry

Last week EiD had a post comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Well, there is now another from Hydrogen Fuel News. It seems obvious that if renewables increase, this will have an impact on the fossil fuel industry. The article refers to an important study that you may find of interest.   Renewable energy may … Continue reading Renewable energy versus the fossil-fuel industry

The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate

It is interesting how Americans can weave together their interest in British history with a discussion on sustainable energy, but Mark Scott does it in the New York Times. Mark Scott describes how Britain’s Crown Estate is at the heart of the country’s push into green energy. Policy makers are always wanting governments to set … Continue reading The greening of Britain’s Crown Estate

Companies can become zero energy

The Swedish furniture company has never had so much attention. Dominic Basulto, a futurist and blogger, writes in the Washington Post that all companies should pledge to be net zero energy by 2050, following the example of IKEA that has pledged to do so by 2020. With the eceee industrial summer study coming up in … Continue reading Companies can become zero energy

State aid changes in Europe affects the renewable energy sector

While many news services reported this week on the new changes to state aid, ClickGreen provides important details on what the changes entail.   Europe's new rules on renewable energy support: What it all means New state aid measures will affect the renewable energy sector   What is the purpose of the guidelines? The Environmental … Continue reading State aid changes in Europe affects the renewable energy sector

Viewing Germany’s renewable energy plan from across the Atlantic

While Europeans are watching with great interest about how Germany is managing its energy transition, so are Americans. Melissa Eddy writes in the New York Times about the latest developments on Germany’s renewable energy plan   Germany Moves Forward on Renewable Energy Plan Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government approved legislation on Tuesday revamping Germany’s sweeping plan … Continue reading Viewing Germany’s renewable energy plan from across the Atlantic

He huffed and he puffed and he blew the house price down . .

Siting wind turbines has been controversial in many countries. Patrick Collinson writes in The Guardian about new analysis that shows that windfarms can seriously affect the price of houses. This disputes the findings of a previous study. Many feel that this will fan homeowners' demands for compensation when windfarms are approved Windfarms can reduce house … Continue reading He huffed and he puffed and he blew the house price down . .

EIB support for renewable energy in France

The European Investment Bank is turning into one of the largest financiers for sustainable energy. In 2013, alone, the EIB invested €19bn on climate change projects. The New Energy World Network reports on the latest loans for renewable energy projects in France.   EIB to make €750m in loans for French renewable energy The European … Continue reading EIB support for renewable energy in France

More on the impact of renewables on electric utilities

I’m not sure we can hear enough about how the electricity sector is affected by the low-carbon energy transition underway. Matt McFarland writes in the Washington Post about the good news and the bad news.   Grid parity: Why electric utilities should struggle to sleep at night What’s good news for those concerned with climate … Continue reading More on the impact of renewables on electric utilities