Tag: renewable energy

Green financing for industry still a problem in the UK

OILFIREDUP writes about a recent business survey that shows the difficulties that companies are having in accessing financing to invest in green technologies. It would be good to know if there are similar surveys or similar problems in other European countries.   British Business Struggling To Access Green Finance A survey undertaken recently by the … Continue reading Green financing for industry still a problem in the UK →

Where is all the money going?

UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, is determined to cut the green taxes that end up on energy bills because there is a growing backlash to the large increases announced by many of the major energy companies.  According to the Guardian the total is £114 (€135), government figures show that £50 (€59) goes on the energy … Continue reading Where is all the money going? →

A German’s view of the energy transition in France

Stefan Simons wrote in Der Spiegel and this was translated into English for presseurop about the transition to green energy in France. France is seeking to ease some of its reliance on nuclear power to try and focus more on green energy. However, as Germany has already learned to its cost, the path to energy … Continue reading A German’s view of the energy transition in France →

Germany’s energy transition under the microscope

There continues to be many articles written on the cost and problems relating to Germany’s energy transition.  This is a good one from Chris Bryant for the Financial Times.  Unfortunately most of the articles relate to renewable energy and it would be good to find out what is happening in energy efficiency policy.  EiD welcomes … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition under the microscope →

Mining industry moves towards using renewables

Henry Lazenby writes in Mining Weekly about the shift in approach for energy supply taken by many mining companies.  As the article states, there is a shift from outdated perceptions to a new generation of miners.  This is definitely a welcome development.   Renewable energy's evolution to change mining economics Until quite recently, miners generally … Continue reading Mining industry moves towards using renewables →

Will the energy transition continue in Germany after its recent election?

What will happen to Germany's energy transition is the big question.  When you read some of the recent British press that have been posted in EiD, one wonders.  But in EiD’s discussions with German friends and colleagues, one becomes quite optimistic. Obviously, we have to see what happens in the negotiations to form the next … Continue reading Will the energy transition continue in Germany after its recent election? →

Dutch put crowdfunding on the map

The PRNewswire reports about a record breaking fund raising for households to by their own wind turbine.  Crowdfunding is gaining momentum.  Only recently the European Capacity Building Initiative (ECBI) published a report on crowdfunding and its potential to raise funding for clilmate action at the local level.  Let EiD know of new efforts that you are … Continue reading Dutch put crowdfunding on the map →

Taxing times in France to support renewable energy and energy efficiency

Tara Patel writes in Business Week about the recent announcement in France about a new levy on nuclear energy and a tax on carbon emissions to support the transition to a low carbon, energy-efficient economy.   France to Tax EDF Nuclear Output for Energy Shift to Renewables France will introduce a levy on nuclear energy … Continue reading Taxing times in France to support renewable energy and energy efficiency →