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24 May 2010

UK to miss 2022 carbon budget target, forecast showsp

The UK will miss its future carbon budget target unless the new coalition government introduces firm policies to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency not covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), a new forecast shows.

24 May 2010

US to create national fuel efficiency standard as part of cleantech drive

The first national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks will be created in the US as it increases support for the deployment of electric vehicles.

21 May 2010

Maryland solar legislation is an investment in clean energy economy, says Standard Solar

Solar integrator and developer Standard Solar has commended Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley for introducing legislation that will increase the amount of electricity required to be generated by the state's utilities and other electricity suppliers, and extend the current compliance penalty if they do not meet the mandated amounts.

17 May 2010

US cleantech trade mission heads to China to boost US exports

US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke has headed a delegation of 24 US companies aiming to promote their clean energy technologies to the burgeoning Chinese market.

17 May 2010

UK government pledges to cut emissions by 10 per cent as it promotes green policies

Carbon emissions from the UK's central government will be cut by ten per cent over the next twelve months as the coalition party between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats aims to be the greenest government to date, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said.

14 May 2010

US announces final greenhouse gas emissions rules

The US government has finalised greenhouse gas (GHG) emission rules from the largest stationary sources, exempting smaller polluters under the Clean Air Act, but signaling a commitment to climate change by the Obama administration.

13 May 2010

American Power Act unveiling welcomed by energy industry

The US climate change bill known as the American Power Act and introduced by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman has been welcomed by the renewable energy industry, who urges it to now been moved swiftly through Congress.

12 May 2010

Australia’s budget disappointing for renewable energy investment, Climate Institute says

Australia's pre-election budget unveiled by the ruling Labor Party yesterday has been described as disappointing on the back of the delay of its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), independent research organisation The Climate Institute said.

12 May 2010

US awaits climate bill introduction, proposals may veto offshore drilling

US Senators are set to unveil a long-awaited climate bill that will aim to increase US energy security and reduce its dependence on oil today.

7 May 2010

US pushes forward energy efficiency legislation ahead of climate bill introduction

The US House of Representatives and the US Senate have moved forward legislation aiming to improve energy efficiency across the country as rumours circulate that a new climate change bill may be introduced next week.

26 April 2010

US climate bill in jeopardy as Republican Lindsey Graham withdraws support

A group of US Senators set to introduce climate change legislation have hit a major setback as co-author of the bill Republican Lindsey Graham said he would withdraw his support.

22 April 2010

US state of California launches $35.2m cash for appliances programme

The US state of California has launched the Cash for Appliances programme funded by $35.2m in federal stimulus grants in which Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Co customers who purchase new qualifying energy-efficient appliances and recycle their old models receive rebates.

20 April 2010

US stresses federal commitment to combating climate change ahead of new billp

A US environmental campaign group has publicised a governmental report that stresses the importance of federal commitments to reduce climate change ahead of a new energy bill expected to be introduced next week.

16 April 2010

US climate bill to get April introduction, say reports

The much-anticipated US climate change bill, which set to push for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, is expected to be unveiled on 26 April, according to reports.

13 April 2010

UK’s Conservatives unveil pledges for urgent energy reform, welcomed by industry

The opposition Conservative Party's manifesto, launched ahead of the UK general election on 6 May, has been welcomed by renewable energy investment manager Climate Change Capital.

13 April 2010

China sets on-grid tariff for utility solar plants as Chinese solar stock prices jump

China has fixed the on-grid tariff price for four new solar plants in Ningxia, China, according to reports.

1 April 2010

Renewable energy industry competitiveness on the decline, bank says

The renewable energy industry is less competitive than it was a year ago, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Despite a drop in component prices, the industry has lost ground over the year, partially as a result of increased global gas supplies over the period.

31 March 2010

UK hosts UN’s Climate Finance meeting to kick-start global climate deal

The UK has kick-started a renewed push for a global climate deal today as Prime Minister Gordon Brown co-chaired the first meeting of the UN Secretary-General's High Level Advisory Group on Climate Finance, which the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has dubbed the most significant climate event since Copenhagen.

25 March 2010

UK’s £2bn green bank is ‘drop in ocean’, analyst says

The plan by the UK government to create a £2bn green investment bank is no more than a drop in the ocean, a leading analyst told NewNet.

24 March 2010

Private sector raises doubts as UK budget says Green Investment Bank will focus on offshore windp

The UK government said its so-called £2bn Green Investment Bank will focus on funding offshore wind energy but there are concerns in the private sector that the fund will be delayed by plans to raise capital from selling state assets.

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