During the first two weeks of November, I (Rebecca Ford) was lucky enough to attend COP26 in Glasgow. During the first week I spent my time mostly in the Green Zone[1] and the City Centre at various fringe events, including the youth climate march. During the second week I took part in the Movi...
Concordia University (Canada) et al, are calling for contributions to a new book about the built environment.
A draft EU directive, due for publication on 14 December, introduces minimum energy performance standards for existing buildings undergoing major renovation works as part of a renewed push to achieve a zero-emission building stock by 2050.
Mission Innovation (MI) released on 9th November the ‘Clean Hydrogen Mission’ Discussion Paper (link below) for public consultation. This is open until 9 December 2021. It is hoped that comments by MI members, the broader energy stakeholder community, and wider outcomes of COP26 h...
As we develop new ways of living to meet the challenges of climate change, taking people with us on this journey of change is fundamental. This means reflecting on how we all talk about what net-zero really means.
The Paris Agreement established the technology framework to provide overarching guidance to the work of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in promoting and facilitating enhanced action on technology development and transfer. The TE...
Today, 95% of the hydrogen produced in Europe is of fossil origin and a major emitter of CO2. For the EU to achieve carbon neutrality, hydrogen must be produced in a way that emits low amounts of CO2.
For the final Integrate meeting this term on Wednesday, 24 November, Dr James Dixon will be presenting on ‘Effective e-mobility and renewable integration: reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy access’.
The Eynsham Smart and Fair Neighbourhood trial is aiming to develop a Zero Carbon Energy Action Plan for the Eynsham primary substation area as well as develop plans for its long-term governance structure.