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
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Renewables versus fossil fuels
Continuing in the US, the battles at the state level of sustainable energy versus traditional energy are often called trench warfare. Steven Mufson and Tom Hamburger write in the Washington Post of the surprising growing political clout of renewable-energy interests. A battle is looming over renewable energy, and fossil fuel interests are losing In state … Continue reading Renewables versus fossil fuels
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
Every little bit helps
We are familiar with the use of drones in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq but increasingly they are being used for better civil purposes as well. Todd Woody writes a good article in the New York Times of their use, amongst other things, to monitor renewable energy projects. Drones Are Becoming Energy’s … Continue reading Every little bit helps
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
