What are green loans and how are they linked to the EU Taxonomy Regulation?
The EU Taxonomy Regulation is a key part of the European Union's strategy to combat climate change and drive investment towards environmentally sustainable activities. It sets out a common…
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The European Commission's flagship annual event, the European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days), just concluded, marking a significant step towards shaping Europe's future in research and…
Read Full articleThe key to scaling up energy efficiency – new business models and structures
The level of investment in energy efficiency required to meet climate and energy security targets is significantly higher than both the current levels, and the levels that can be financed by public…
Read Full articleDecarbonising the European Food and Drink Sector: A Net Zero Roadmap
The Climate Challenge and Industry Impact The food and drink manufacturing sector in Europe is facing a significant challenge to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Currently, this sector is…
Read Full article21st century energy management
First published here Growing up I loved anything to do with the future – particularly the 21st century. TV21 was the comic to read and it was full of stories about life in the 21st century,…
Read Full articleFive trends for Energy Efficiency in 2017
(from Steve Baab, DNV GL) I think everyone will agree that 2016 was a year full of surprises and many people are looking forward to putting it behind us. However, 2016 was a good year for energy…
Read Full articleThe G20 Energy Efficiency Forum and the Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit
On 2nd May I was fortunate enough to present at the G20 Energy Efficiency Forum and take part in a panel discussion. The G20 energy efficiency work has not got much attention but there are some good…
Read Full articleICP – the way financial institutions can make fighting climate change a business case
On September 12-14, 2018, San Francisco hosted the Global Climate Action Summit. The operative word is on “action.” At the summit, the Joint Statement of the Supporting Institutions of the Climate…
Read Full articleThe 4th Utility: Compressed Air
Compressed Air: the 4th Utility Without knowing who has invented this phrase, e.g. David Andrews from Sullair used it in a recent blog and it is even mentioned at wikipedia, it clearly indicates the…
Read Full articleDoubling Energy Efficiency Progress: A Key to Achieving Climate Goals and Energy Security
As the world grapples with intersecting energy, climate and cost of living crises, energy efficiency has emerged as a crucial solution that can simultaneously address all three challenges. The…
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