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Tag Archives: Energy Demand
Fantasy economics
One of the most important recent ‘discoveries’ in economics is not about either growth or jobs. It is about people. We have discovered that we are not actually the logical, cool, and selfish people that economic models often assume we … Continue reading
Poll: European Union releases the 2050 Energy Roadmap
The EU has released the 2050 Energy Roadmap. This suggests five decarbonisation scenarios. Please tell us which of these you would like to see happening. You may select two answers.
Slower than certainly possible: developments in Energy Roadmap and Energy Efficiency Directive
A low carbon society is achievable. This was the message given many times over at coinciding workshops of the European Environmental and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC), and the Coalition of Energy Savings on 4 October 2011. Not only can … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainable Energy Security
Tagged Climate change, De-carbonisation, Energy, Energy 2020, Energy Demand, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, European Commission, European Union (EU), low-carbon housing, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Resource efficiency, security of energy supply, Sustainability
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Poland’s energy and environment chameleon shows his true colours
The Polish Minister for the Environment, Andrzej Kraszewski, has been sending some very mixed messages. Poland begins its first 6 month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on the 1st of July, and is therefore under increasing … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainable Energy Security
Tagged Andrzej Kraszewski, Banktrack, CEE Bankwatch, Climate change, CO2 reduction target, Coal, demand reduction, economic consequences, Energy Demand, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, EU energy and climate package, European Economic Congress, European Union (EU), European Voice, Financial Times, Green Week, Low-carbon Roadmap 2050, PAP, Poland, Polish Presidency, Polish Press Agency, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Resource efficiency
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New Briefing Paper – Energy Efficiency and Savings: The under-utilisation of Europe’s energy savings potential
QCEA has published a new briefing paper, the first in a series of Sustainable Energy Security briefing papers. This introductory document outlines why, given the gravity of the inter-related energy and climate crises, the cheapest, fastest and most reliable way … Continue reading
Excerpts from a Diary of the EU Sustainable Energy Week
This year’s EU Sustainable Energy Week (11-15th April 2011), organized by the Directorate General for Energy of the European Commission, was focused on energy efficiency. This is in recognition of the fact that despite energy efficiency (or rather, energy savings) … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainable Energy Security
Tagged Behaviour change, De-carbonisation, economic growth, Energy Demand, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Action Plan, Energy Savings, European Commission, Günther Oettinger, Jos Delbeke, low-carbon housing, split-incentive, Sustainability, Sustainable Energy Week
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Eco-Design Energy Savings vs. 98 New Nuclear Reactors?
The renewal of the nuclear energy debate has spurred a great deal of discussion, not least as it has provided a pertinent and powerful comparison for those promoting energy efficiency and savings – just how many nuclear power plants could … Continue reading
The Future of Europe’s Energy Infrastructure: Eyes Bigger Than Its Stomach?
QCEA strongly believes that the EU’s commitment to reducing energy consumption should be considered before deciding on the energy infrastructure that will lock us into levels of energy supply based on business-as-usual projections. When a person eats a meal, it … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainable Energy Security
Tagged Council of the European Union, De-carbonisation, Energy Demand, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Action Plan, Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020, Energy Savings, European Climate Foundation (ECF), European Commission, Günther Oettinger, Low-carbon Roadmap 2050
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Europe’s enormous potential to de-carbonise, and its lacklustre efforts to date
Two new reports highlight Europe’s enormous potential to de-carbonise by 2050, and its lacklustre efforts to date. While efficiency savings could cut world energy use by 70 percent, only about a third of the action needed to put European Union … Continue reading
