Is Europe a “green energy” basket case?

It is important to look at energy policy from all angles. Jude Clemente provides his views on the Forbes website about his criticism of the approaches being taken in Europe. What do you think? Europe's Energy and Electricity Policies are a Bad Model It’s quite telling that COP21 took place in Paris. Western leaders, … Continue reading Is Europe a “green energy” basket case? →

San Diego showing real leadership

At the recent climate conference in Paris, much attention was given to cities. Yes, many were highlighted because of the severe air pollution problems but others were noted for the efforts they are making to promote sustainable energy – either renewable energy or improved energy efficiency. Matt Richtel writes a good article in the New … Continue reading San Diego showing real leadership →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. November 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of November, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Arguing for greater ambition in our approach to sustainable energy

Richard Layard, director of the Wellbeing programme at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance, provides a thoughtful post in the Financial Times, that the pace of change in developing sustainable energy has been far too slow and there is a need for an entirely new, more ambitious and aggressive approach. What do … Continue reading Arguing for greater ambition in our approach to sustainable energy →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. September 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During September 2015, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Clean Investment Funds (CIF), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. August 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update August 2015 Sustainable Energy1 September 2015: During August 2015, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. July 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of July, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Global … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Concerns about level of ambition of UK’s Green Investment Bank

Sustainable energy policies are taking a battering in Britain these days. Pilita Clark provides a good article in the Financial Times about the level of ambition of the Green Investment Bank. Green Investment Bank accused of behaving like commercial lender When the Conservatives decided to scrap a welter of green energy policies after winning … Continue reading Concerns about level of ambition of UK’s Green Investment Bank →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the June update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. June 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of June, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

New report confirms that sustainable energy creates significant job opportunities

Joshua Hill writes on the CleanTechnica website about a new report that assesses the job opportunities arising from greater deployment of sustainable energy technologies. Investment In Renewable Energy Yields More Jobs Than Fossil Fuel Sector A new report has determined that investments in energy-efficient and renewable energy sources yield more jobs for a set … Continue reading New report confirms that sustainable energy creates significant job opportunities →