The Commission for Environmental Cooperation's Executive Director talks about renewable energy markets in North America at the April 18 public forum on North America's Energy Future in Toronto. Find out more at http://www.cec.org/energy2012
Michael Fraser, CEO of AGL Energy Limited, spoke at the Clean Energy Council Annual Conference in May 2010 about the importance of reforming Australia's Renewable Energy Target. He argued that passing legislation to reform the RET was urgent to avoid loss of jobs, investment, and confidence in energy policy. The reforms aimed to drive investment in renewable energy through mechanisms like the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Large-Scale Renewable Energy Target. While the RET would contribute to slightly higher electricity prices, this impact would be minor compared to rises from network charges. Fraser concluded that with the reforms passed, billions could be invested in renewables and jobs.
The work of Mr. Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office Energy Administrator, his team, the stakeholders, participating organizations and members of the public ensure that focus on an achievable, realistic pathway is maintained and followed.
The 100% Clean Energy Goal simply says we believe that clean energy is an absolute priority that requires no less than our best dedicated efforts.
The path remains, the forecast is brighter and we shall be evermore diligent.
The document summarizes the renewable energy industry in India, with a focus on wind and solar energy. It provides an overview of India's position as a global renewable energy leader, particularly in wind and solar. It also outlines the key government policies supporting renewable energy development in India, including targets to achieve 175GW of renewable capacity by 2022. Challenges facing the industry are discussed as well as recent steps taken by the government to further promote renewable energy growth.
New and renewable energy policy and investment in thailand 05-jun-13Peerasak C.
The document discusses Thailand's renewable energy policies and investments. It outlines Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) which aims to source 25% of the country's energy from renewable sources by 2021. It provides details on renewable energy targets and current capacity levels according to the AEDP. It also presents a case study of integrating renewable energy into the grid in Thailand's Northeast region, known as "I-sarn", which currently sources 84% of its energy from renewable sources including hydro, solar and wind power.
This document summarizes a technology strategy for greening the Cape and Islands region of Massachusetts. It outlines the context of energy challenges and policies, presents an inventory of the region's current energy use and emissions, and identifies priority technology areas and high impact projects to reduce fossil fuel dependence and transition to renewable energy sources. These include improving building envelopes and heating systems, promoting biofuels and electric vehicles, developing offshore wind and community-scale renewable projects, and integrating smart grid technologies. The strategy estimates the region could achieve around 70% energy independence and cut carbon emissions by 61% through these initiatives.
The document summarizes an presentation on energy trends to 2020 given by Carla Rapoport and Tony McAuley of the Economist Intelligence Unit. It discusses key themes of policy uncertainty, resource competition and nationalism, and curbing carbon emissions. It provides overviews of the EIU's energy data tools and forecasts for energy consumption trends in countries like China, the US, Turkey, and the UK. China is expected to surpass the US in energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 2020 despite efforts to improve energy intensity. Renewables are forecasted to grow substantially but fossil fuels will still dominate China's energy mix.
A REVIEW ON GREEN ENERGY -A SUSTAINABLE APPROACHIJSIT Editor
The current systems of energy supply and use are clearly not sustainable in terms of economic
environment and society .So there is an urgent need for us to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy
consumption, reduce harmful effects by using fossil fuels, mitigating greenhouse emissions. So it is better to
adopt green energy technology/sustainable energy/clean energy to attain sustainable development. .
Present paper focuses on the green energy/renewable energy technology that can be adopted in
order to achieveSustainable development. Some innovative are also mentioned in this paper
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation's Executive Director talks about renewable energy markets in North America at the April 18 public forum on North America's Energy Future in Toronto. Find out more at http://www.cec.org/energy2012
Michael Fraser, CEO of AGL Energy Limited, spoke at the Clean Energy Council Annual Conference in May 2010 about the importance of reforming Australia's Renewable Energy Target. He argued that passing legislation to reform the RET was urgent to avoid loss of jobs, investment, and confidence in energy policy. The reforms aimed to drive investment in renewable energy through mechanisms like the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme and Large-Scale Renewable Energy Target. While the RET would contribute to slightly higher electricity prices, this impact would be minor compared to rises from network charges. Fraser concluded that with the reforms passed, billions could be invested in renewables and jobs.
The work of Mr. Mark Glick, Hawaii State Energy Office Energy Administrator, his team, the stakeholders, participating organizations and members of the public ensure that focus on an achievable, realistic pathway is maintained and followed.
The 100% Clean Energy Goal simply says we believe that clean energy is an absolute priority that requires no less than our best dedicated efforts.
The path remains, the forecast is brighter and we shall be evermore diligent.
The document summarizes the renewable energy industry in India, with a focus on wind and solar energy. It provides an overview of India's position as a global renewable energy leader, particularly in wind and solar. It also outlines the key government policies supporting renewable energy development in India, including targets to achieve 175GW of renewable capacity by 2022. Challenges facing the industry are discussed as well as recent steps taken by the government to further promote renewable energy growth.
New and renewable energy policy and investment in thailand 05-jun-13Peerasak C.
The document discusses Thailand's renewable energy policies and investments. It outlines Thailand's Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) which aims to source 25% of the country's energy from renewable sources by 2021. It provides details on renewable energy targets and current capacity levels according to the AEDP. It also presents a case study of integrating renewable energy into the grid in Thailand's Northeast region, known as "I-sarn", which currently sources 84% of its energy from renewable sources including hydro, solar and wind power.
This document summarizes a technology strategy for greening the Cape and Islands region of Massachusetts. It outlines the context of energy challenges and policies, presents an inventory of the region's current energy use and emissions, and identifies priority technology areas and high impact projects to reduce fossil fuel dependence and transition to renewable energy sources. These include improving building envelopes and heating systems, promoting biofuels and electric vehicles, developing offshore wind and community-scale renewable projects, and integrating smart grid technologies. The strategy estimates the region could achieve around 70% energy independence and cut carbon emissions by 61% through these initiatives.
The document summarizes an presentation on energy trends to 2020 given by Carla Rapoport and Tony McAuley of the Economist Intelligence Unit. It discusses key themes of policy uncertainty, resource competition and nationalism, and curbing carbon emissions. It provides overviews of the EIU's energy data tools and forecasts for energy consumption trends in countries like China, the US, Turkey, and the UK. China is expected to surpass the US in energy consumption and CO2 emissions by 2020 despite efforts to improve energy intensity. Renewables are forecasted to grow substantially but fossil fuels will still dominate China's energy mix.
A REVIEW ON GREEN ENERGY -A SUSTAINABLE APPROACHIJSIT Editor
The current systems of energy supply and use are clearly not sustainable in terms of economic
environment and society .So there is an urgent need for us to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy
consumption, reduce harmful effects by using fossil fuels, mitigating greenhouse emissions. So it is better to
adopt green energy technology/sustainable energy/clean energy to attain sustainable development. .
Present paper focuses on the green energy/renewable energy technology that can be adopted in
order to achieveSustainable development. Some innovative are also mentioned in this paper
Department of alternative energy development and efficiency (dede)PSPSolutions.net
This document discusses Thailand's energy situation and plans to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency. It provides the following key points:
1) Thailand currently relies heavily on fossil fuels for its energy needs, with renewable energy making up only 12.94% of total energy consumption.
2) Thailand has set targets in its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) and Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) to increase renewable energy to 30% of total energy consumption and reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2036.
3) The EEP outlines 10 measures to promote energy efficiency, including energy management systems, building energy codes, and standards and labeling for energy efficient products. Designated factories and buildings are required to
On February 2, 2015, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz gave a presentation at Department of Energy headquarters about the agency's fiscal year 2016 budget request. View the slides above to see highlights from year's budget.
Ipeec workshop, 18 20 oct 2011 (beni-asean energy efficiency action plan) pub...benisuryadi
The document summarizes energy efficiency action planning in ASEAN. It discusses the ASEAN Centre for Energy and its role in promoting energy cooperation. It analyzes ASEAN's energy situation and outlook to 2030, finding that primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions will increase substantially without action. A regional energy efficiency action plan was developed with the goal of an 8% reduction in energy intensity by 2015. Individual country action plans also aim to reduce energy use. While the plans could help meet targets, continued strengthening of policies and cooperation is needed for effective implementation.
EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 emissions for climate change; 2) regulating vehicle fuel economy to reduce CO2 emissions is assigned to DOT by Congress; and 3) regulating GHG emissions now would be premature without more scientific study. The petition was filed in 1999 by environmental groups but EPA is now taking final action to deny it to avoid unnecessary litigation.
Jennifer Morgan, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the World Resources Institute, presented on the state of global climate policy at the launch of The Climate Institute's Global Climate Leadership Review 2012.
Dr. Anil Kane presented on the contribution of wind energy to the global energy mix. He discussed how wind energy has grown at 23.6% annually over the last 10 years, faster than any other industry. It now provides over 1 million jobs worldwide and had a $40 billion turnover in 2010. Dr. Kane projected that total installed wind capacity will reach over 1,400 GW by 2020, up from under 200 GW in 1997. Key drivers of wind energy's growth are concerns about climate change, energy security, increasing electricity demand, and its cost competitiveness due to zero fuel costs.
In order to achieve current climate change goals, Australia needs to use a long-term carbon budget approach to properly assess the risks, responsibilities and realities of doing its fair share.
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s policy brief, Operating in Limits: Defining an Australian Carbon Budget. For more information visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/articles/publications/operating-in-limits.html
Tom Wilbanks argues that avoiding severe climate change impacts will require dramatically improving our ability to inform decisions about response options. Information professionals will play a critical role in determining if we are successful. The document discusses the challenges of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations, accelerating technological change, improving data integration and connecting science to decisions. Realizing the potential of information to help address climate change will require agency support and developing national climate services.
Climate finance sato (jica)coop geothermal energy dvpt indonesia-ccxg gf marc...OECD Environment
JICA has been supporting geothermal energy development in Indonesia through various projects and policy studies. Geothermal energy faces challenges of high exploration costs and risks that discourage private sector investment. JICA helped design Indonesia's geothermal fund and feed-in tariff policy to mitigate risks for private investors. JICA also assists the government with resource surveys and building capacity at the Center for Geothermal Resources to improve development planning. Moving forward, JICA will continue supporting policy improvements, operation of the geothermal fund, and building survey capacity to further scale up geothermal power in Indonesia.
Sustainable development model of geothermal energyAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses a conceptual model for sustainable development of geothermal energy in Indonesia based on a case study of the Darajat Geothermal Power Plant.
2) It analyzes the economic feasibility and sustainability of geothermal energy development through methods like net present value calculation, multi-dimensional scaling, and interpretative structural modeling.
3) The analysis results are used to develop a conceptual model for sustainable geothermal energy development that includes a management system, funding support, management actors, and regulation management.
Thailand has made significant efforts to develop alternative energy sources and reduce its reliance on imports through its Alternative Energy Development Plan from 2012-2021. The plan aims to increase alternative energy consumption to 25% of total energy use by 2021 through developing solar, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas, and biofuels. Key strategies include promoting private sector investment, updating regulations, and improving infrastructure to support renewable energy integration. Thailand is well positioned for alternative energy growth due to its agricultural resources and tropical climate conducive to solar power.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Lily Riahi on global renewable energy policy and trends. It provides an overview of REN21, a multi-stakeholder renewable energy policy network, and highlights from REN21's 2012 Renewables Global Status Report. Key facts presented include that renewable energy supplied 17% of global final energy consumption in 2012 and investment in renewable energy reached a record $257 billion. The document also summarizes trends in various renewable technologies and discusses policy landscapes and targets in over 118 countries.
The National Solar Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in solar energy by 2022. It will promote solar power generation and use through a 3 phase approach over the 11th, 12th, and 13th five-year plans. The mission aims to deploy 20,000 MW of solar power capacity by creating a favorable policy environment and increasing manufacturing capability. It also has targets for solar thermal collectors, lighting systems, and off-grid applications. The mission aims to make solar cost competitive with fossil fuels by 2030.
Encountering The Anthropocene The Role of Environmental Humanities and Social...Bruce Gorring
This document provides an overview and schedule for a three-day conference titled "Encountering the Anthropocene: The Role of Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences". The conference will take place from February 26-28, 2014 in Sydney, Australia and will explore how the environmental humanities and social sciences can help interpret the impacts of the Anthropocene, understand its implications, and engage the public. It will feature keynote speakers from universities and museums who will discuss topics like the role of narrative in the Anthropocene and applying transdisciplinarity for sustainability. Each day will focus on a different theme and include panel discussions.
Department of alternative energy development and efficiency (dede)PSPSolutions.net
This document discusses Thailand's energy situation and plans to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency. It provides the following key points:
1) Thailand currently relies heavily on fossil fuels for its energy needs, with renewable energy making up only 12.94% of total energy consumption.
2) Thailand has set targets in its Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) and Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) to increase renewable energy to 30% of total energy consumption and reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2036.
3) The EEP outlines 10 measures to promote energy efficiency, including energy management systems, building energy codes, and standards and labeling for energy efficient products. Designated factories and buildings are required to
On February 2, 2015, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz gave a presentation at Department of Energy headquarters about the agency's fiscal year 2016 budget request. View the slides above to see highlights from year's budget.
Ipeec workshop, 18 20 oct 2011 (beni-asean energy efficiency action plan) pub...benisuryadi
The document summarizes energy efficiency action planning in ASEAN. It discusses the ASEAN Centre for Energy and its role in promoting energy cooperation. It analyzes ASEAN's energy situation and outlook to 2030, finding that primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions will increase substantially without action. A regional energy efficiency action plan was developed with the goal of an 8% reduction in energy intensity by 2015. Individual country action plans also aim to reduce energy use. While the plans could help meet targets, continued strengthening of policies and cooperation is needed for effective implementation.
EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 emissions for climate change; 2) regulating vehicle fuel economy to reduce CO2 emissions is assigned to DOT by Congress; and 3) regulating GHG emissions now would be premature without more scientific study. The petition was filed in 1999 by environmental groups but EPA is now taking final action to deny it to avoid unnecessary litigation.
Jennifer Morgan, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the World Resources Institute, presented on the state of global climate policy at the launch of The Climate Institute's Global Climate Leadership Review 2012.
Dr. Anil Kane presented on the contribution of wind energy to the global energy mix. He discussed how wind energy has grown at 23.6% annually over the last 10 years, faster than any other industry. It now provides over 1 million jobs worldwide and had a $40 billion turnover in 2010. Dr. Kane projected that total installed wind capacity will reach over 1,400 GW by 2020, up from under 200 GW in 1997. Key drivers of wind energy's growth are concerns about climate change, energy security, increasing electricity demand, and its cost competitiveness due to zero fuel costs.
In order to achieve current climate change goals, Australia needs to use a long-term carbon budget approach to properly assess the risks, responsibilities and realities of doing its fair share.
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s policy brief, Operating in Limits: Defining an Australian Carbon Budget. For more information visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/articles/publications/operating-in-limits.html
Tom Wilbanks argues that avoiding severe climate change impacts will require dramatically improving our ability to inform decisions about response options. Information professionals will play a critical role in determining if we are successful. The document discusses the challenges of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations, accelerating technological change, improving data integration and connecting science to decisions. Realizing the potential of information to help address climate change will require agency support and developing national climate services.
Climate finance sato (jica)coop geothermal energy dvpt indonesia-ccxg gf marc...OECD Environment
JICA has been supporting geothermal energy development in Indonesia through various projects and policy studies. Geothermal energy faces challenges of high exploration costs and risks that discourage private sector investment. JICA helped design Indonesia's geothermal fund and feed-in tariff policy to mitigate risks for private investors. JICA also assists the government with resource surveys and building capacity at the Center for Geothermal Resources to improve development planning. Moving forward, JICA will continue supporting policy improvements, operation of the geothermal fund, and building survey capacity to further scale up geothermal power in Indonesia.
Sustainable development model of geothermal energyAlexander Decker
1) The document discusses a conceptual model for sustainable development of geothermal energy in Indonesia based on a case study of the Darajat Geothermal Power Plant.
2) It analyzes the economic feasibility and sustainability of geothermal energy development through methods like net present value calculation, multi-dimensional scaling, and interpretative structural modeling.
3) The analysis results are used to develop a conceptual model for sustainable geothermal energy development that includes a management system, funding support, management actors, and regulation management.
Thailand has made significant efforts to develop alternative energy sources and reduce its reliance on imports through its Alternative Energy Development Plan from 2012-2021. The plan aims to increase alternative energy consumption to 25% of total energy use by 2021 through developing solar, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas, and biofuels. Key strategies include promoting private sector investment, updating regulations, and improving infrastructure to support renewable energy integration. Thailand is well positioned for alternative energy growth due to its agricultural resources and tropical climate conducive to solar power.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Lily Riahi on global renewable energy policy and trends. It provides an overview of REN21, a multi-stakeholder renewable energy policy network, and highlights from REN21's 2012 Renewables Global Status Report. Key facts presented include that renewable energy supplied 17% of global final energy consumption in 2012 and investment in renewable energy reached a record $257 billion. The document also summarizes trends in various renewable technologies and discusses policy landscapes and targets in over 118 countries.
The National Solar Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in solar energy by 2022. It will promote solar power generation and use through a 3 phase approach over the 11th, 12th, and 13th five-year plans. The mission aims to deploy 20,000 MW of solar power capacity by creating a favorable policy environment and increasing manufacturing capability. It also has targets for solar thermal collectors, lighting systems, and off-grid applications. The mission aims to make solar cost competitive with fossil fuels by 2030.
Encountering The Anthropocene The Role of Environmental Humanities and Social...Bruce Gorring
This document provides an overview and schedule for a three-day conference titled "Encountering the Anthropocene: The Role of Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences". The conference will take place from February 26-28, 2014 in Sydney, Australia and will explore how the environmental humanities and social sciences can help interpret the impacts of the Anthropocene, understand its implications, and engage the public. It will feature keynote speakers from universities and museums who will discuss topics like the role of narrative in the Anthropocene and applying transdisciplinarity for sustainability. Each day will focus on a different theme and include panel discussions.
Artículo Jurídico sobre las repercusiones de la Sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea de 21 de diciembre de 2016, en relación con las cláusulas suelo presentes en contratos de préstamo hipotecario
The document discusses energy usage and sustainability efforts at Georgia Tech and Georgia. It provides statistics on Georgia's energy portfolio, consumption patterns by sector, and expenditures. It also outlines Georgia Tech's energy usage, including its goal to derive 55% of energy from electricity and initiatives to increase renewable energy and reduce emissions. Future plans discussed include continuing to improve energy efficiency and sustainability on campus.
This document discusses how steampunk design fiction can provide models for incorporating environmental concerns into digital humanities work. It references how media terms often obscure the environmental impacts of digital technologies. Steampunk is presented as a design practice that could inspire more sustainable approaches through its emphasis on physical realization, DIY practices, and appropriation. The document also includes extracts discussing how ancient settlements have been buried over time by water and sediment, and how 19th century London demanded new ways of living in its novel, manufactured environment.
The document discusses the Anthropocene era, where human activity has become the dominant influence on the environment and climate globally. It traces the evolution of human civilization from early hunter-gatherer societies to the modern industrialized world. Graphs show how human population, resource use, and impacts on climate have accelerated sharply since 1950. The document warns that continued growth risks pushing the Earth system into a new, potentially catastrophic state from which recovery may not be possible. Achieving long-term sustainability will require navigating complex social and environmental challenges in the coming decades.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Reinhold Leinfelder on September 4, 2015 at the Przemiany Festival in Warsaw, Poland. The presentation introduces the concept of the Anthropocene, discussing how human activity has become a major geological force impacting the Earth. It outlines the extensive changes humans have caused, including altering over 75% of land and depleting marine resources. It also examines the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, the challenges of different timescales involved, and societal issues around legitimizing and addressing human impacts on the planet in the Anthropocene.
The document provides an overview of an article that introduces the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch defined by human influence on Earth systems. It summarizes the article's discussion of how human impacts have grown since the Industrial Revolution and accelerated after WWII. The authors assess evidence that human activity is the dominant influence on the planet and consider implications and possible paths forward, including continued growth, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering. They warn that the next few decades will be critical in determining the trajectory of the Anthropocene.
Mapping a controversy of our time: The AnthropoceneSimone Belli
The session is opening onto questions that lie beyond the various controversies about the Anthropocene. Questions include the relation between scientific disciplines and society, and questions about how, today, to think and understand the relationship between humanity, technology and Planet Earth.
The Geography of our Future: Understanding the consequences of the AnthropoceneDanny Dorling
This document discusses the concept of the Anthropocene and how humans have become a dominant geological force impacting the Earth. It outlines 5 potential stages of the Anthropocene from early agriculture to the current Great Acceleration period, noting key events like the Columbian Exchange and Industrial Revolutions that drove major environmental changes. While some impacts were small prior to the 1800s, the document argues that the scale of human influences has grown enormously in recent centuries through population growth, consumption, and the rise of neoliberal capitalism. It questions whether future trends could lead to severe environmental consequences like a 4°C rise in temperatures, and explores potential pathways to a more equitable and sustainable future geography.
Are we in the 'Anthropocene Epoch' or still in the Holocene?
What is 'Anthropocene'?
Man's impact on the planet Earth.
Download of PowerPoint will reveal full animation used to enhance the presentation.
This document presents a timeline from 1700 to 2000 CE highlighting major historical events and technological developments that have shaped humanity's increasing impact on the environment and the Earth system. Key periods discussed include the Industrial Revolution, population growth, globalization driven by new transportation technologies, and the Great Acceleration after World War II of resource consumption, pollution, and human population. The timeline shows how human activities have grown to match or exceed natural geological forces globally.
The document discusses the Anthropocene period, defined as the current geological age marked by human activity significantly impacting the Earth's climate and environment. It traces the evolution of human impacts from early agriculture and industry to the current Anthropocene age, where population growth and industrialization have caused large-scale global disruptions. The document also examines potential future scenarios under continued business-as-usual practices, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering interventions, concluding that transitioning to a more sustainable "Sustainocene" approach will determine the trajectory of the planet.
Exploring social-ecological transformations and seeds of a good Anthropocene:...Future Earth
On 19 October, Albert Norström, Per Olsson and others from Future Earth´s Transformations Knowledge-Action Network hosted a discussions around mobilising research on social-ecological transformations and exploring pathways toward a good Anthropocene.
Naming the Epoch: Anthropocene, Capitalocene, EcoceneEcoLabs
The Anthropocene is the proposed name for the geological epoch where humanity is dramatically affecting geological processes. The name draws attention to severe environmental problems – but it also does other things. Jason Moore asks: “Does the Anthropocene argument obscure more than it illuminates?” (2014, 4). Donna Haraway argues that the Anthropocene must be “as short/thin as possible” (2015, 160). Moore, Haraway, Solon and Latour claim the concept uncritically imports Western rationality, imperialism and anthropocentrism – and thereby narrows options for the development of sustainable alternatives.
It is important to be specific about exactly what ‘anthropos’ are doing to destabilise climate systems and other planetary boundaries. There is a particular model of development driving dramatic Earth System change. There are other options. In response to this problem, the Capitalocene is a concept that asserts: “the logic of capital drives disruption of Earth System. Not humans in general” (Salon, 2014).
Bruno Latour says the Capitalocene is “a swift way to ascribe this responsibility to whom and to where it belongs” (2014, 139). It is more specific. Consequently it opens space for other opinions. Yet while the Capitalocene is critical, is not creative. Beyond the assumptions of Anthropocene and the critical perspective of the Capitalocene, new ways of understanding social and ecological relations are emergent.
Design theorist Rachel Armstrong states “there is no advantage to us to bring the Anthropocene into the future… The mythos of the Anthropocene does not help us… we must re-imagine our world and enable the Ecocene” (2015). New ecologically informed ways of thinking and living must be generated. The Ecocene has yet to be designed. Its emergence depends on a new understanding of ecological-human relations and new types of development that emerge from this perspective. The transformative Ecocene describes a curative catalyst for cultural change necessary to survive the Anthropocene.
A presentation at Climate Change: Spatial, Environmental and Cultural Politics University of Brighton, Thursday 28-Friday 29 April 2016.
This series of graphs depict the massive acceleration in human activity since 1950 and the impact this has had on the Earth system. This is part of the research of the International Geosphere Biosphere Programme
The trajectory of the Anthropocene: The Great Acceleration
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme, Stockholm Resilience Centre
Will Steffen, Wendy Broadgate, Lisa Deutsch ,Owen Gaffney and Cornelia Ludwig
2015 Anthropocene Review
http://anr.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/01/08/2053019614564785.abstract
Based on Steffen et al. (2004) Global Change and the Earth System
More information, videos, data, images:
http://www.igbp.net/news/pressreleases/pressreleases/planetarydashboardshowsgreataccelerationinhumanactivitysince1950.5.950c2fa1495db7081eb42.html
See also:
www.igbp.net
www.stockholmresilience.org
www.futureearth.info
www.globaia.org
www.anthropocene.info
CCS: Role in Global Emission Reductions, a presentation delivered by Bo Diczfalusy, Director of Sustainable Energy Policy and Technology at the International Energy Agency (IEA), on a Tuesday Dec 6 COP 17 Institute side event. The presentation reviews the IEA’s work in CCS. It also talks about global energy demand, which is expected to double in the next 40 years. Since 2005, non OECD countries are emitting more than OECD countries. More than 30 per cent of global incremental demand is from China alone.
The role of CCS in mitigation scenarios - Ellina Levina, IEA Global CCS Institute
This is a presentation delivered by Ellina Levina of the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the Institute’s COP 17 side event, held on November 30. The presentation reviews the IEA’s work on CCS, including its scenarios that project CCS as delivering 19 per cent of required global emission cuts by 2050. The presentation also reviews current challenges to CCS and to global emissions reduction efforts.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dick Kelly, the CEO of Xcel Energy, at a financial conference in 2007. The presentation addresses Xcel Energy's strategy for achieving financial success through environmental leadership as climate change policies emerge. Key points include:
1) Xcel Energy is positioning itself to be a leader in addressing climate change by stabilizing or reducing its carbon emissions by 2020 through investments in renewables, energy efficiency, nuclear and cleaner generation.
2) This strategy is expected to reduce regulatory risk, meet customer and political expectations, and demonstrate environmental leadership which could open investment opportunities.
3) Financial projections show rate base growth of 7.5% annually through 2011 which Xcel Energy expects to
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dick Kelly, the Chairman, President and CEO of Xcel Energy, at the 2007 EEI Financial Conference. The presentation discusses Xcel Energy's strategy to address climate change and carbon regulation by stabilizing or reducing carbon emissions from electric service by 2020. This will be achieved through increasing renewable energy, upgrading nuclear plants, expanding energy efficiency programs, and replacing inefficient generation. The strategy positions Xcel Energy for regulatory success and continued leadership in environmental stewardship.
The document discusses power supply and demand in the Philippines, specifically addressing the projected shortage in 2012 and whether building additional renewable and fossil fuel power plants could meet demand without operating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). It finds that indicated capacity additions from geothermal, hydro, natural gas and other renewable sources could close the projected 2012 supply gap. It also notes that reopening the BNPP would impose significant direct and indirect costs on consumers through a proposed nuclear tax and costs of decommissioning and waste disposal that would be passed on to customers. Operating the BNPP may no longer be necessary given the ability of alternative energy sources to meet projected demand as well as the economic impacts of the global financial crisis in slowing electricity
Day1 session 2 : UN-ESCWA Activities in Support of the Development and Implem...RCREEE
This document summarizes UN-ESCWA's activities in supporting the development and implementation of energy efficiency directives in the Arab region. It provides an overview of ESCWA's work, including regional cooperation on energy issues, energy context and indicators in member countries, energy efficiency services provided, recent publications and projects like an energy efficiency program for Qatar. The Qatar pilot project identified energy efficiency and demand-side management measures across sectors that could reduce Qatar's electricity consumption by 17% through improved lighting, HVAC systems, power factor correction and more.
Ee inidcators for_rcreee_member_states neeap workshop 2011RCREEE
National Energy Efficiency Action Plans in RCREEE Member States Workshop was held in Tunis, April 28, 2011. The document discusses energy indicators for RCREEE member states, including energy intensity and per capita energy use compared to other regions. It recommends using policy benchmarking and targets to improve energy efficiency. The document also discusses Arab energy efficiency directives, the role of RCREEE in monitoring national plans, and conducting studies on energy indicators to strengthen monitoring of energy policies.
George Tyson, Vice President and Treasurer of Xcel Energy, presented at a West Coast seminar on their corporate strategy and financial outlook. Xcel aims to grow its core utility business while reducing emissions by 2020 through increasing renewable energy, upgrading plants, and expanding efficiency efforts. Xcel expects to invest billions in projects like wind, transmission, and nuclear to support growth and environmental leadership. This capital investment provides an opportunity for attractive total returns through sustained earnings and dividend growth.
George Tyson presents Xcel Energy's strategy to achieve financial success through environmental leadership. Key points are:
1) Xcel aims to reduce carbon emissions 20% by 2020 while meeting annual EPS growth targets of 5-7% and dividend increases of 2-4%.
2) Climate change policy will require significant emission cuts, investments, and plant changes. Xcel's states are leaders in renewable standards and energy efficiency.
3) Xcel's carbon reduction strategy includes increasing renewables, upgrading plants, and evaluating carbon capture technology. This will significantly change Xcel's energy supply mix by 2020.
Energy efficiency and renewable energy modelling with ETSAP TIAM - challenges...IEA-ETSAP
The document discusses challenges, solutions, and opportunities for improving energy modeling with ETSAP-TIAM. Some key issues addressed include model errors, negative production values, outdated socioeconomic data, and counterintuitive results. Proposed solutions involve updating the model and data through version control, constraints, disaggregating traditional biomass, and revisiting assumptions. Overall the model requires ongoing maintenance to remain relevant for addressing important scientific questions around sustainable energy development.
This document provides an alternative projection of world energy consumption compared to projections from the 2010 International Energy Outlook. The authors project energy consumption based on historical trends identified by an experience model. They compare their projections for 8 countries against those from the 2010 International Energy Outlook and find that the Outlook projections are lower for China, the US, India, Japan, and Mexico, indicating assumptions not supported by historical data. The authors aim to provide a benchmark projection to evaluate other forecasts of energy consumption.
Presentation of plan bleu ee indicators 2011 fr pp 2RCREEE
The document discusses a project to develop energy conservation indicators for countries in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. It outlines the energy context and situation in those countries, including growing demand, dependency, and emissions. The objectives are to strengthen monitoring of energy policies using indicators and to construct relevant energy conservation and socio-economic impact indicators. The study will involve national experts from target countries and be coordinated by Plan Bleu and RCREEE over 15 months. The indicators will help countries define and monitor targets, evaluate programs, and inform planning and forecasting.
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Energy for All in the Anthropocene: A Shared Development Agenda
1. Energy for All in the Anthropocene:
A Shared Development Agenda
Preliminary Findings
Charles Heaps, Ph. D.
Director, SEI US Center
www.sei-international.org and www.sei-us.org
charlie.heaps@sei-us.org
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2. Objectives
• Explores how global energy systems might
be reconfigured to address sustainability
whilst also providing meaningful
development.
• Goes beyond basic energy access to
instead explore sustainable energy for all at
levels that can underpin economic activity
consistent with at least middle income levels
in all countries.
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3. Reasons for Concern
Source: Assessing dangerous climate change through an update of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC) ‘‘reasons for concern’’ (PNAS, Feb 2009)
4. Three Scenarios
• Baseline (BAS)
Likely global trends: assumes major efforts to tackle climate
change will not materialize.
• Basic Energy Access (BEA)
Similar economic trends to BAS + major efforts to mitigate
climate change + consistent with provision of basic energy
access for all by 2050 (without additional deviation in average
incomes vs. BAS).
• Shared Development Agenda (SDA)
Builds upon BEA scenario. Assumes faster growth in the
poorest regions so that avg. Incomes reach at least $10,000
PPP by 2050. Balanced by slower growth in richest regions.
Overall global GDP is similar to BEA.
5. More Equitable Income Distribution
(2005 Thousand Dollars PPP per Capita)
Baseline SDA
SDA requires sustained growth rates of between 8% and 9% per year in Africa
until 2050. Similar to rates seen in most rapidly growing African countries now.
Baseline already assumes rapid economic development. Additional growth over
and above baseline amounts to between 0.6% and 1.4% per year.
6. More Equitable Income Distribution
(2005 Thousand Dollars PPP per Capita)
2010 2050 Baseline 2050 Shared Development
7. Improved Income Distribution in SDA
• Gini coefficients improve in each region as levels of democratic
participation improve and countries become better governed.
GINI Analysis Credit: Eric Kemp-Benedict, SEI
13. Required Energy Intensity Declines:
Selected Scenarios
SEI Baseline
1.2
GEA Baseline
IEA ETP 2010 Baseline
Final Energy Intensity (2010=1)
1.0
Greenpeace Baseline
IEA WEO 2011 Current
Policies
0.8
IEA WEO 2011 450
IEA ETP 2010 Blue Map
0.6
GEA Efficiency
Greenpeace Energy
[Re]volution
0.4
SEI Shared Development
Agenda
SEI Basic Energy Access
0.2
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
14. Some Conclusions
• SDA entails significant risks (40% chance of exceeding 2°C, and
even 2°C likely to be insufficient for climate protection).
• Mitigation goals extremely challenging, but likely still
technically feasible if political will emerges.
– Requires significant climate action in all regions.
– Dramatic improvements in energy intensities (-2.8%/year) required:
probably requires technical measures and sufficiency measures.
– Up to 8900 GW of wind may be required by 2050! Requires building
248 GW per year (2015-2050 ) - 25 times recent global build rate!
• SDA has minimal additional impacts on overall energy use and
CO2 emissions compared to BEA. CO2 emissions increase by
4.3% in 2050 vs. BEA. Weigh increase against huge social
benefits and likelihood that greater equity is a necessary
precondition for concerted global climate action.