Building innovation networks to transform the energy landscape
The ‘three Ds’ of renewable energy — decarbonisation, decentralisation and digitalisation — are bringing new opportunities and transforming the energy sector. Innovations in technology,...
Another US- Canadian corporate collaboration Silences Public Debate on it in the US
The Northern Pass Transmission targets the state of New Hampshire.The media reports polls say 50% of New Hampshire opposes it.From Quebec, Canada to Concord,...
Lighting the way to a brighter future
With a population of 1.3 billion, growing at 1.2 per cent per year, India is a heavy hitter in the world of global emissions. But while...
The Great Saudi Bet
The Saudi decision to not to cut production back in 2014 was a ham-fisted strategy. It went askew. Besides the market share, the Kingdom...
Canada needs to speed up efforts to green its energy and transport sectors
A reaffirmed commitment to fighting climate change has set Canada on a greener course, but the country needs to quickly implement planned measures to...
Coal demand to remain flat to 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation
Global demand for coal should remain nearly flat between 2017 and 2022, resulting in a decade of stagnation for coal consumption, according to the...
Caribbean Leaders Launch Ambitious Plan to Create the World’s First “Climate-Smart Zone”
Recent hurricanes have left unprecedented devastation across the Caribbean, and it is a traumatic time for all those who live in the region. Whole...
Changing utility business models and electricity investment in Europe
Authors: Michael Waldron and Yoko Nobuoka The traditional utility business model of selling electricity from large-scale thermal power plants and expanding grids to meet...
Unlocking energy savings from buildings
The past decade has seen major changes across the energy sector, from the emergence of solar PV or shale oil and gas to electric...
Palestine and Jordan: An Energy Rebound with Hurdles
Significant gas discoveries in the East Mediterranean over the Gaza marine field can favor economic synergies between Palestine and Israel as well as Palestine...