“Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker Curt Monhart was sitting across the desk from an organization’s facility manager discussing a…

In the midst of the global transition towards sustainable energy, hydrogen is increasingly being recognized as a pivotal player. With governments, corporations, and research institutions exploring its…

New Utility Busines Model: leverage customer base The typical utility model of the past is dead. The rise of renewables is often mentioned as one of the key reasons. Giant utilities were and are…

As Europe marches steadily toward its 2050 Net Zero goal, the pursuit of clean hydrogen production stands at the forefront of decarbonizing its energy landscape. Hydrogen, a versatile energy carrier,…

Blockchain technology has passed its peak in the hype process – at least according to Gartner Consulting’s well-known hype cycles for emerging technologies. In the second quarter of 2017, blockchain…

The transition to renewable energy sources is no longer just an option; it is an urgent necessity. Hydrogen, particularly renewable hydrogen, has emerged as a cornerstone in the EU's energy transition…

The Madrid climate conference last December highlighted the challenges that lie ahead because so little was achieved. And we must achieve. There is so much to do for both mitigation and adaptation.…

The Master Classes are a new and innovative way to increase the capacity of energy agencies to place themselves at the forefront of energy investments across Europe. Consisting of 16 hours of interactive tuition and training , the classes focus on…

On the 30 th September I moderated a webinar on energy efficiency, Powering an Energy Efficient Future , for the IPFA as part of their energy transition series. We had three great panelists who are…

1 - The Gordian Knot Is ICP the Alexander the Great of century XXI? And what has this to do with the Gordian Knot? They key point is that bold action was needed to cut the Gordian knot - and that is…