Posts Tagged ‘policy’

10 November 2009

Heads of developing countries urge heads of state to attend Copenhagen climate talks

Heads of state, ministers and representatives of governments in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Pacific, have urged heads of state and government to intensify efforts and attend the Copenhagen climate change negotiations in December.

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9 November 2009

Irish Government makes €26m of funding available to green technology start-ups

Mary Coughlan, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has launched the €26m Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage Equity Fund, which will benefit start-up green technology companies.

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6 November 2009

UN and UK raise doubts over Copenhagen climate deal

The United Nations (UN) and UK government have raised doubts as to whether a climate deal will be reached between world leaders at the climate change conference in Copenhagen this December, without further clarification on emissions reduction targets.

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6 November 2009

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva urges world leaders to attend Copenhagen talks

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged world leaders to join the December climate discussions in Copenhagen in order to spur action to reduce greenhouse emissions, according to the Financial Times.

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5 November 2009

Northwest US receives $30m to innovate economic, social and environmental change

The US Treasury has selected Ecotrust to allocate $30m in federal tax credits to innovative initiatives that create economic, social and environmental benefit in the Northwest's rural and disadvantaged communities.

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4 November 2009

US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) funding reaches $2.24bn

US President Barack Obama has approved fiscal year 2010 appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE), including a three per cent increase in funds for the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to $2.24bn.

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2 November 2009

Former US Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham joins UtiliPoint International as strategic advisor

Former US Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham is to join renewable energy advisory firm UtiliPoint International as a senior advisor to the company and its parent company, Midas Medici Group Holdings.

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2 November 2009

EU criticised for climate change proposals

EU leaders have been criticised for failing to articulate the amount each of its 27 member states would provide to developing countries to tackle climate change.

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28 October 2009

US President Obama launches $3.4bn fund smart grids

US President Barack Obama has inaugurated the largest single electric grid modernisation investment in US history.

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22 October 2009

EBRD considering €50m fund for Ukrainian renewable energy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering establishing a €50m Ukraine Renewable Energy Direct Lending Facility which would provide the Bank with an instrument to extend debt financing for renewable energy projects in Ukraine.

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22 October 2009

UK to invest £20m in energy savings for public sector

The UK government is to invest in innovative energy efficiency measures to cut emissions and energy bills in central government departments.

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20 October 2009

The Carbon Trust invests additional £18m into cleantech sector

The Carbon Trust is to invest up to £18m in additional Department of Energy and Climate Change funding into the UK clean energy sector.

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16 October 2009

Energy Information Administration report confirms growth of renewables exceeds nuclear

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has confirmed the continued growth of renewable energy in the electrical generation sector in its recently published Electric Power Monthly report.

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16 October 2009

India and Scotland pledge cooperation on renewable energy development

Scotland and India have pledged to work together in the development of their renewable energy sectors. The two governments signed a memorandum of understanding to drive renewable energy innovation and increase supplies of wind energy, solar power and biofuels.

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16 October 2009

US DOE awards new round of funding to university wind developments

The US Department of Energy has awarded three university-led wind energy research facilities with funding. The government-backed financing will focus on improving land-based and offshore wind generation.

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15 October 2009

EU’s Environment Commissioner opposes carbon border tax

The European Union's Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas has criticised proposals for a carbon border tax, according to reports.

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13 October 2009

Exelon CEO says cap-and-trade for carbon emissions is best for economy

Exelon Chairman and CEO John W Rowe has stated that cap-and-trade is the best approach for addressing global warming while sustaining an economic recovery.

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13 October 2009

US spent nearly $25bn on imported oil in Septemberp

In his tenth consecutive monthly update on the level of foreign oil imports, energy expert T Boone Pickens warned that US dependence on foreign oil shows no signs of diminishing and remains the country's top national security threat.

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12 October 2009

Committee on Climate Change urges UK to invest in low carbon power

UK advisory body Committee on Climate Change's first annual report to parliament issued today proposes changes in the Government's approach to reducing carbon emissions are needed to increase the rate of investment in alternative low carbon energy sources and meet reduction targets.

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9 October 2009

Virginia allocates $40m for state renewable energy plan

Governor Timothy M Kaine of the US state of Virginia has announced the allocation of $40m towards renewable energy initiatives, including incentives for biomass and waste-to-energy projects, known as the Virginia State Energy Plan (SEP).

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