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2 October 2012

New campaign puts wind energy at centre of US election debatep

As the first presidential election debate takes place in Colorado this week, a new television advertising campaign is putting the wind energy sector at the centre of wider discussions surrounding energy security and economic prosperity.

2 October 2012

EMR uncertainty risks deterring investment, say industry headsp

The introduction of new renewable support mechanisms under the UK’s Electricity Market Reform risks deterring investment, according to major players in the sector.

1 October 2012

California Governor aims to facilitate small-scale renewables generation

goldengate_170_170 Legislation signed last week by Californian Governor Edmund Brown will allow residents, farmers and small businesses to get financial credit on their energy bill when they generate renewable energy.

1 October 2012

In Depth: UK’s Green Deal ‘soft’ launchesp

greenhome_1701 With the launch of the UK government’s Green Deal due to take place this week, NewNet has spoken to officials around the country to gauge what to expect as confusion over the scheme’s finer details still remains.

28 September 2012

UK likely to invest in more gas-fired power plants

UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has hinted it is likely the UK will invest in gas-fired power stations in the coming months, ahead of his new energy strategy announcement this autumn.

28 September 2012

UK city aims to become energy self-sufficient by 2020

The UK city of Peterborough is working towards being energy self-sufficient by 2020.

28 September 2012

US wind industry could shrink 95% if PTC expires: Vestas

The US wind industry could shrink by 95 per cent if the Production Tax Credit is allowed to expire, according to Morten Albaek, chief marketing officer for Vestas.

27 September 2012

UK renewables share grows by just 0.6%

UKsat_170SQ1 The share of UK energy produced from renewable energy in the second quarter was 9.6 per cent, just 0.6 per cent above the same period last year.

27 September 2012

Andhra Pradesh launches new solar power policyp

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) has issued a new solar power policy to encourage the development and promotion of photovoltaic generation in the region.

27 September 2012

Scotland on track to meet 2020 renewable targets

The Scottish government said it is on track to meet its 2020 energy targets after a positive first half of 2012.

26 September 2012

UK Energy Secretary defends government’s green growth strategy

The UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has defended the Chancellor’s and the Deputy Prime Minister’s commitment to green infrastructure spending today.

26 September 2012

Romney supporters more likely to go green

USAFlag_170SQ2 Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney are more likely to make ‘green’ home improvements than those supporting the incumbent President Obama, according to a new survey by Sunrun.

24 September 2012

Mecca open to proposals for renewable energy plants

Saudi Arabi’s holy city Mecca is set to become the first metropolis in the country to operate utility-scale plants generating electricity from renewables.

24 September 2012

UK parliamentary pension fund urged to commit to responsible investment

parliamentUk_170SQ1 The UK's Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund has been urged to to commit to the UK Stewardship Code, which promotes responsible investment and asset ownership.

21 September 2012

UK government splits £12m between seven UK cities for Green Deal

Seven cities across the UK will receive a share of £12m to help kick-start the UK Department for Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) Green Deal scheme.

20 September 2012

UK government issues 3 consultations over RHI scheme

sun_300312_2_170 The UK government has published three consultations on the Coalition’s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme (RHI), which will look to help those in the non-domestic sector as well as commercial, industrial and community customers.

20 September 2012

UK MPs raise concerns over lack of consumer demand for electric vehiclesp

UK MPs have raised concerns over low consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and that so far government grants have remained ineffective in encouraging sales.

20 September 2012

US Senate subcommittee considers small-hydro billp

A US Senate subcommittee met this week to discuss a new bill aimed at moving easing the development of small-scale hydropower plants in the US.

20 September 2012

UK Energy Secretary Davey launches consultation into benefits of community wind

Clipper1_170SQ UK Energy Secretary Edward Davey has launched a call for evidence to ensure communities affected by onshore wind farms secure financial, social and environmental benefits.

19 September 2012

Japan gives go ahead for new energy plan but stalls on 2030 nuclear halt

The Japanese government has approved a new energy plan this week in a bid to decrease the country’s reliance on nuclear power despite going back on its commitment to abandon atomic energy by 2030 announced last week.

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