By FORESIGHT Contributor Jan Rosenow of the Regulatory Assistance Project explains how the criteria for energy performance certificates are out of step with heat decarbonisationIn 2014, we bought an old Victorian house in Oxford, UK, well aware it needed major renovation work. Our energy performance certificate (EPC), which shows the energy performance of a building,…
By Ben Schultz Exxon being held accountable? It seems so…The New York Supreme Court is bringing out the big guns to prosecute Exxon for misleading shareholders about the financial risks it faces from climate change. Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more great articles: The Energy Collective – The world’s best…
By Energy Innovation Several major utilities in the U.S. Southeast have recently announced goals to reach low- or zero -carbon status. But you won’t exactly get whiplash trying to keep up with a wave of immediate fossil fuel shutdowns following these commitments.The targets from utilities like Southern Company and Duke Energy stretch out three decades…
By ENN Contributor WRITTEN BYDavid ThillPHOTO BYLloyd DeGrane / for the Energy News NetworkA building manager at a previous apartment had been reluctant to let Neda Deylami plug in the Nissan Leaf she drove at the time. Now Deylami uses a standard, 120-volt wall outlet in a parking garage to charge her Tesla, which she’s…
By Joel Stronberg Climate, Politics/Capitol Light©, is a service of The JBS Group and Civil Notion October 18, 2019 In the midst of it all, Senate Democrats forced a vote on their resolution to deny the administration its Affordable Clean Energy rule (ACE). The resolution called for striking down ACE and reinstating Obama’s Clean Power…
By John Benson Tesla has received the official government approval to start Model 3 production at Gigafactory 3 in China, which was rumored to start this week. Go through linkk below for more information.Tesla gets govt green light to start Model 3 production at… Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more…
By Catherine Luthin Our team is actively advising clients on the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) and its implications for their organizations. In case you weren’t aware I wanted to share the following information.The CMA sets carbon reduction requirements for New York City buildings. Limitations begin in 2024 with potential penalties beginning in 2025.What Do You…
By Ben Schultz One hundred investors, totaling a staggering $5.9 trillion, have aimed to divest 15.6% of their oil and gas portfolios over the coming decade. Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more great articles: The Energy Collective – The world’s best thinkers on energy & climate
By Daniel Baruch As the Chinese economy continues to move toward center stage in the global economy, many investors are looking for signals or insights into the overall health of the Chinese economy, as well as the ripple effect on larger global markets. We explore how this vital economic supply and demand indicator can provide…
By FORESIGHT Contributor A recent World Bank study reveals global carbon revenues are rising sharply, but only around 42% are used for environmental projects. It shows European and American citizens prefer their governments to spend carbon revenues on low-carbon initiatives, so why is political will lagging behind asks Susanne Dyrbøl from Rockwool GroupIncreased attention to…
By Lee Krevat Originally published in Clean Power Professionals Group, but also applicable for The Energy Collective Group. Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more great articles: The Energy Collective – The world’s best thinkers on energy & climate
By Kyler Geoffroy By Denise Fairchild and Kim EvonCalifornia’s fire season is back. Yet if this past week is any indication, our emergency response remains woefully inadequate. When disaster strikes we are far from being energy resilient, ensuring reliable access to electricity for our most vulnerable communities.Climate fires are California’s new normal. Dangerous combinations of…
By ENN Contributor WRITTEN BYAllen BestPHOTO BYAllen Best / Energy News NetworkFourteen of the 27 units at the Basalt Vista housing complex will be available for purchase by employees of the local Roaring Fork School District, which provided the land adjacent to Basalt High School.The Basalt Vista housing project eschews natural gas as the state…
By Joel Stronberg Climate, Politics/Capitol Light©, is a service of The JBS Group and Civil NotionOctober 16, 2019 But, it’s a long, long while from May to DecemberBut the days grow short when you reach SeptemberWhen the autumn weather turns the leaves to flameOne hasn’t got time for the waiting gameThe lyrics above were written…
By Canon Bryan As a species, our lives have been made better throughout the ages because we have consistently consumed more. If we were to reverse our consumption habits, which is not possible, humankind would not flourish. Life would not get better for anyone if we suddenly consumed less. Nor should we expect the ecology…