Posts Tagged: Energy Savings

Cyprus: rising tensions as gas bids gain a further international dimension

Along with the newly incumbent Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus is also coping with the impacts of a second round of licensing (February – April 2012) for the gas discovered in its Exclusive Economic Zone

Cyprus: rising tensions as gas bids gain a further international dimension

Along with the newly incumbent Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus is also coping with the impacts of a second round of licensing (February – April 2012) for the gas discovered in its Exclusive Economic Zone

Cyprus: Small but ambitious

Cyprus might be small but it has big plans for its six-month presidency. Alongside the ongoing sovereign debt crisis, and expected developments in a number of key European policy areas in the next six months, Cyprus also has problems closer

Cyprus: Small but ambitious

Cyprus might be small but it has big plans for its six-month presidency. Alongside the ongoing sovereign debt crisis, and expected developments in a number of key European policy areas in the next six months, Cyprus also has problems closer

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

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

The Future of Europe’s Energy Infrastructure: Permits, Grids, Renewables, Nuclear

Energy infrastructure is a fundamental requirement for the production and supply of energy, which is the linchpin of our economies and societies. But with increasing demand, the necessity of reducing greenhouse gasses, falling reserves of traditional forms of fuel, price

The Future of Europe’s Energy Infrastructure: Permits, Grids, Renewables, Nuclear

Energy infrastructure is a fundamental requirement for the production and supply of energy, which is the linchpin of our economies and societies. But with increasing demand, the necessity of reducing greenhouse gasses, falling reserves of traditional forms of fuel, price

How at home is the EU with energy efficiency? The new energy efficiency directive and the role of housing

In June this year, the Commission published a proposal for a new Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the follow-up from the February 2011 Energy Efficiency Plan. This has been widely criticised by environmental organizations for allowing states to opt to take

How at home is the EU with energy efficiency? The new energy efficiency directive and the role of housing

In June this year, the Commission published a proposal for a new Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the follow-up from the February 2011 Energy Efficiency Plan. This has been widely criticised by environmental organizations for allowing states to opt to take

ICT for a global sustainable future? The PARADISO Project

The PARADISO initiative was launched in 1997 by Sigma Orionis and the Club of Rome with the aim of exploring how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)-based solutions can enable a transition towards a more sustainable future. The name PARADISO is

ICT for a global sustainable future? The PARADISO Project

The PARADISO initiative was launched in 1997 by Sigma Orionis and the Club of Rome with the aim of exploring how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)-based solutions can enable a transition towards a more sustainable future. The name PARADISO is

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

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

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

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

Missing the point… EU ETS pits itself against energy savings

There is a serious tension between two different strands of EU climate and energy policy. As reported by EurActiv on Thursday, 16th June, there is significant discord between the drive for energy efficiency and savings, in particular the upcoming energy

Missing the point… EU ETS pits itself against energy savings

There is a serious tension between two different strands of EU climate and energy policy. As reported by EurActiv on Thursday, 16th June, there is significant discord between the drive for energy efficiency and savings, in particular the upcoming energy

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)

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)