Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: IEA Releases ‘World Energy Investment 2016,’ New Financing Channels Open This month's update recaps the findings of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on global investment in sustainable energy financing, as well as … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance

Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense

The energy transition is definitely underway and John Lynch writes a good article in the Irish Independent that there are good financial gains for all investors.   Sharewatch: Riches to be made on sustainable energy Some of us are not quite as riveted by the 'green agenda' as perhaps we should be. Of course, when … Continue reading Investing in sustainable energy makes good sense

With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities

Laurie Winkless writes a good article in the Irish Independent about the importance of cities in meeting our climate challenges. It would be good to get your views.   Investment in renewable energy key to securing future of our cities Google 'future cities' and you'll be met with visions of a science fiction-enhanced urban landscape. … Continue reading With increased urbanisation, investing in sustainable energy should start in our cities

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Offer Broad Energy Sector Support; Off-Grid, Transport, Industry Receive Boost The month of August saw several financing announcements that, instead of focusing on a single project, will support many aspects of … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance

Great combination to promote sustainable energy: crowdfunding and education

Derek Markham has provided a good article on the CleanTechnica website about a team using the crowdfunding model to help bring about a revolution in clean energy investment and deployment. You should enjoy   This Project Taps Into Crowdfunding & Education To Finance 100% Renewable Energy How can we get to 100% renewable and clean … Continue reading Great combination to promote sustainable energy: crowdfunding and education

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Boost African, Asian Energy Access, European Building, Lighting Efficiency During the month of July, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released data demonstrating the growing market share of renewable energy, which has … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance

Twitter for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Europe

I actively send out tweets and have been doing so for several years. For the most part, they complement my sustainable energy blog, Energy in Demand. I now have over 5,400 followers @EnergyDemand and the level of activity is encouraging. Based in Paris and London, obviously the policy world gravitates around the European Union – … Continue reading Twitter for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Europe

Climate change: the problem is not just the type of energy we are using, it’s what we’re doing with it

This is important summer reading. Jason Hickel, an anthropologist at the London School of Economics, writes a thought-provoking article in The Guardian on what it really takes to effectively address climate change. What do you think?   Clean energy won’t save us – only a new economic system can Earlier this year media outlets around … Continue reading Climate change: the problem is not just the type of energy we are using, it’s what we’re doing with it

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the June update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: World Bank and India Team Up on Solar, US$1 Billion Pledged for Sustainable Energy in Pacific The New Energy Outlook 2016, a long-term forecast published in June by Bloomberg New Energy Finance … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance.   Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Prioritize Clean, Efficient Energy, Invest in Infrastructure to Expand Electricity Access During the month of May, many multilateral development banks (MDBs) hosted their annual meetings, at which sustainable energy was often … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance