In 2009, the Indonesian government made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent, with 87 percent of these reductions expected to come from land-use improvements. This commitment was quickly supported by the Norwegian government, which pledged $1 billion to aid Indonesia’s emission reductions effort, with funds made… read more
Energy Production Part II
Renewable technology? REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov In an effort to build more interest for the Major Economies and Climate Change presentation on April 22nd, 2014, I will outline some of the basic findings and policy recommendations coming from the Renewable Energy section of the Energy Production Report. Previous findings and recommendations from… read more
Energy Efficiency in the Building Sector: An Overview
It is estimated that buildings account for approximately one third of total global greenhouse gas emissions and are responsible for 40 percent of the world’s energy use. However, there is significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the building sector. Moreover, many… read more