2016 WAS A rollercoaster year as far as the energy industry was concerned .

From oil price collapses and Canadian wildfires to landmark climate agreements being struck in Paris , it is fair to say a lot has gone on over the past 12 months . Trying to predict what 2017 has in store could well end up being a fool ’ s errand if 2016 is anything to go by .

To start 2017 we have a sustainable series of features , kicking off with a look at Nabers , Australia ’ s sustainable building standards organisation . Next , a guide to smart meters and how they have been adopted around various parts of the world – what seems such a simple solution could be a game changer in terms of cost and emissions outputs .

Finally , our top 10 charts the most important onshore wind farms in the world , with the USA and China among the big contributors . I hope you enjoy the issue , join the debate via @ EnergyDigital

Editor tom . wadlow @ bizclikmedia . com

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