Europe's one trillion climate finance plan
Find out how Europe wants to fund projects to tackle climate change and support regions that are most affected by the transition to a green economy. Just over a month after the presentation of the…
Read Full articleAre ZNE-ready manufactured homes on the horizon
First published here . Earlier this year, we looked at how zero net energy can make life more comfortable as the weather gets weirder , and how utilities can strategically use ZNE to address the…
Read Full articleZero waste system: Rebuilding capital for a circular economy
Innovative zero waste projects in the public and private sectors provide an important opportunity to build local circular economies while avoiding serious environmental harm from plastic pollution and…
Read Full articleStart-up BATINEW: ethics charter for implementation of actions
Implementation charter on how to balance universal challenges and its adaptation in energy and construction. Batinew desires all stakeholders in a project or action of which it is the manager to contribute to raising people’s awareness through a common feeling for social justice, universal collaboration, economic and energy efficiency. Find out more about their innovative upcoming projects in the…
Read Full Business PracticeOffshore wind rising to challenge king coal in Polish energy market
First published here . Poland's energy and electricity markets are undergoing major changes. As costs fall in the offshore wind industry, so it is becoming price-competitive with more carbon-intensive…
Read Full articleThe time is right: Industrial Policy and the European Green Deal
This week, there is a big article in the Financial Times about how Brussels is re-tooling industrial policy. The focus of the article is on how there is increasing support to develop the battery…
Read Full articleBlockchain: The basis for disruptive innovation in the energy sector?
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…
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 articleInnovative financial solutions to fight energy poverty
Social housing associations and EU projects are countering energy poverty with innovative financial schemes and “solidarity mechanisms”: “Buildings refurbishment benefits both the people and the…
Read Full articleThe Future of AI: Navigating the AI Act and its impact on energy transition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, permeating various sectors, and transforming how we live and work. With this growth comes the need for robust regulations to ensure the ethical and…
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