Electrifying US federal fleet could slash CO2 emissions
Managers of US federal vehicle fleets should update procurement processes to promote electric vehicles, US-based Atlas Public Policy recommends.
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Carmakers pushing SUVs are slowing Canadian EV transition
Policymakers should introduce taxes on SUVs following a rise in sales over the last decade to boost the move to electric vehicles, says Canadian not-for-profit Environmental Defence.
Heat pumps more effective than air conditioning during heatwaves
Air-source heat pumps are the best way of keeping US homes cool during extreme heat, while boasting lower costs and carbon emissions, reveals a study by not-for-profit RMI.
Significant municipal energy savings possible through smart street lighting
Global electricity consumption from street lighting could be slashed with smart cameras and sensors turned on, reducing emissions and advancing the energy transition, says the International Energy Agency.
Under control: The role of microgrids in an increasingly complex energy landscape
Decentralised generation will serve shifting electricity requirements, but also brings unique challenges. How can microgrids help deliver reliable, sustainable solutions? And what lessons are being drawn from Siemens own microgrid, powering its campus in Vienna?
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Into the wild: How microgrids empower communities to lead grid edge innovation
For communities looking to achieve energy resilience and engage in the energy transition, an intelligently managed microgrid system can optimise flexibility, while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
Weekly data: EU ramping up solar and wind to meet 2030 renewables target
Data shows the EU's pipeline of solar and wind is 1.2 times greater than existing capacity.
Power of good: How superfast charging infrastructure will drive EV adoption
The transition to electric vehicles requires significant expansion of infrastructure and network capacity to accommodate charging. How will distribution systems keep up with demand, while being future-proofed against evolving mobility requirements?
Electrification: Using more to emit less
Arguing that electrification will increase carbon emissions is misguided, argues Jan Rosenow from the Regulatory Assistance Project. Instead, the focus must be on bringing more renewables online to make electricity production as clean as possible.
EU road to ditch fossil fuel cars by 2035 is full of potholes
All new cars on the European market must be zero-emission vehicles from 2035, says the European Commission in its ‘Fit for 55’ package, but questions over affordability and infrastructure are proving difficult to answer.
EU car and building emissions pricing plan faces attack from greens and sceptics alike
Climate campaigners say the move will penalise society’s most vulnerable, while the chair of the European Parliament’s environment committee calls it “politically suicidal”.
Major European carmakers lack adequate electrification plans – report
European carmakers are failing to implement electrification targets in line with net-zero ambitions, says campaign group Transport and Environment in a new report.
How Manchester is planning to get to net zero by 2038
Manchester led the first industrial revolution and it has ambitions of 'doing things first', but in reality learning from others and sharing best practice will probably get cities to net zero fastest.
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