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Germany’s nuclear energy plan puts renewable energy investment at risk
6 September 2010
The German government’s decision to prolong the lifetimes of nuclear power stations has put investment into its renewable energy industry in jeopardy, the country’s energy business lobby group said today.
Nissan to bring electric vehicles to Jordan under zero emissions partnership
3 September 2010
The Jordanian government has signed a Zero Emission Mobility Partnership with Nissan Motor, heralding the first agreement of its kind in the Arab region.
US Environmental Protection Agency may issue more greenhouse gas rules
3 September 2010
The lack of immediacy in climate change legislation from the US congress may be combated by further greenhouse gas rules from the Environmental Protection Agency, according to reports.
US Senate Majority leader Harry Reid calls for energy policy roadmap to spur investment
2 September 2010
US Senate Majority leader and Nevada Senator Harry Reid and prominent figures from the nation’s power industry have called for a renewable energy policy roadmap to allow businesses to plan investments into the clean energy sector.
Canada passes Renewable Fuel Standard
2 September 2010
The Canadian government has given the go-ahead to a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), requiring a five per cent Canadian transportation fuel ethanol and biodiesel blend.
Maine calls for offshore wind and tidal project proposals
2 September 2010
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) in the US has today released a request for proposal for offshore wind and tidal renewable energy projects.
Labor Party signs pact with Australian Greens
1 September 2010
A landmark pact between the Australian Greens and Labor Party will see the two parties work together if the country’s hung parliament swings in Labor’s favour.
Japan to launch cap-and-trade carbon scheme in 2013
31 August 2010
Japan is to launch a mandatory emissions trading scheme in April 2013, regulating the carbon dioxide emissions of large companies, according to draft government proposals.
Russia submits first project for UN emission reduction credits
31 August 2010
Russia has submitted its first emission reduction project for registration under the Kyoto Protocol’s joint implementation mechanism, according to the United Nations (UN).
US proposes fuel economy labels to address electric vehicles
31 August 2010
The US government has proposed an overhaul of fuel economy labels on new vehicles to adequately account for electric and hybrid electric cars as well as gasoline-powered vehicles.
India will open reverse-bid for National Solar Mission in September
31 August 2010
The Indian government will allocate solar developers for its National Solar Mission in September, according to local newspaper The Hindu.
UN climate panel needs modernisation and transparency overhaul
31 August 2010
The UN climate change panel needs an overhaul to modernise its structure and increase its transparency, an independent report has found.
Chile to invest $200m in geothermal by 2012
27 August 2010
The government of earthquake-prone Chile plans to invest at least $200m in geothermal development from now until 2012, the country’s Energy Minister Ricardo Raineri said.
DECC publishes plans to license undersea CO2 storage
27 August 2010
The UK government has published plans on how it will license the storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) under the sea bed, following responses to its recent consultation on the geological storage of the gas.
CDM use in carbon trading needs major overhaul, says EU Commissioner
26 August 2010
The European Union’s head of climate change said the use of the United Nations’ carbon development mechanisms in the Emissions Trading Scheme needs a ‘major overhaul’, in response to backlash from industry lobby groups.
Hydro leads China’s renewables plan
26 August 2010
China will construct 100GW of hydropower in the next decade, head of the country’s National Energy Administration Zhang Guobao announced yesterday, forming a majority of Beijing’s non fossil-fuel 2020 energy targets.
BSI is accredited for EU ETS aviation compliance verification
26 August 2010
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has been accredited to verify aircraft operators in the aviation industry under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
Interstate Renewable Energy Council appointed to administer solar training network
26 August 2010
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) as the administrator for the Solar Instructor Training Network, designed to create a national solar training infrastructure.
California alternative vehicle projects secure $3.5m in state funding
26 August 2010
Four low carbon vehicle projects in California have received a total of $3.5m in state funding under its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Transportation initiative.
France seeks bids for 3,000MW of offshore wind
25 August 2010
France is rumoured to be seeking bids to construct 3,000MW of offshore wind farms just days after it has agreed to commit €1.35bn towards renewable energy but cut solar feed-in tariffs.
France cuts solar feed-in tariffs on market price disparity
24 August 2010
Following a report by a French financial body that highlighted the disparity between feed-in tariff rates and the market price for solar, the government of France has decided to reduce solar feed-in tariff rates by 12 per cent, according to a local newspaper.
Australian Greens gain support in general election
23 August 2010
The political tide has turned towards the Australian Greens in the weekend’s general election with the country’s Prime Minister, Labor Party leader Julia Gillard, now pushing to form a minority-led government.
‘Apathy’ holding back businesses from registering with CRC, says Sabien
23 August 2010
Apathy tied with a ‘head-in the sand’ attitude is preventing eligible businesses from registering with the UK government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme, according to corporate energy efficiency company Sabien Technology.
China to unveil electric vehicle standards
23 August 2010
The Chinese government will implement three standards to regulate electric vehicle charging stations this October and is set to develop a further five, the State Electricity Regulatory Commission said.
US injects $15m into geothermal heat recovery innovation
23 August 2010
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Program has launched a $15m research and development funding opportunity for companies to innovate geothermal heat recovery methods.
Japan to launch energy efficiency stimulus package
20 August 2010
Japan will make subsidies available to clean energy and energy efficiency products in order to boost the nation’s economy, according to local media.
French government launches €1.35bn renewable energy investment scheme
20 August 2010
The French government has agreed to invest €1.35bn in a renewable energy and green chemistry demonstration programme.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel broaches talks with wind industry ahead of policy change
19 August 2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel began talks with companies in the wind power industry to solidify the energy policy due to be announced next month, as she kicked off her energy tour in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
Queensland passes legislation to promote geothermal competition
19 August 2010
The Parliament of Australia’s Queensland has passed legislation geared towards promoting competition amongst geothermal companies in the region, in addition to making a raft of investments to advance the industry.
New legislation increases solar RPS in Illinois
19 August 2010
Electric utility companies in US state Illinois must now purchase more solar energy to fulfill increased Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements, under new legislation that was passed on Tuesday.
Calfornia halts delay on incentivised solar projects
18 August 2010
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has lifted a temporary postponement on the processing of applications for non-profit and government incentivised solar projects that was ordered last month, prompted by concerns over its impact on the development of the industry.
US to issue renewable manufacturing loan guarantees to beat global competition
18 August 2010
To keep pace with global markets, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new loan guarantee solicitation for renewable energy manufacturing projects under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Planning permission decisions by UK government may delay clean energy adoption, says CBI
17 August 2010
Plans to hand planning permission decisions back to UK ministers will lead to delays in the roll-out of the country’s renewable energy network, a leading business group has warned.
EPA proposes rules to ensure greenhouse gas emitters seek air permits
13 August 2010
The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed two rules that will qualify the implementation of the Clean Air Act permitting legislation across different states, forcing them to review their air permitting programmes to account for greenhouse gases.
China looks to carbon trading as power consumption soars
12 August 2010
China looks set to launch a series of pilot carbon trading projects in 2011 as it has confirmed it is still the second largest energy last year behind the US.
Vast majority that fail to register under UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment face fines
12 August 2010
With only 49 days left to the close of registration, the UK Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) has faced further industry criticism since only around a fifth of organisations required to register under it have so far done so.
Germany considers coal tax as cuts to renewable energy feed-in tariffs take effect
12 August 2010
The German government is considering putting a tax on coal, according to local newspaper Handelsblatt.
India’s electricity sector’s emissions grow, study shows
10 August 2010
Emissions from India’s electricity generation sector grew at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of a 5.6 per cent between 1994 and 2007, according to a report by the Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INNCA).
Mexico conference may fail to produce a climate deal, warns UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
10 August 2010
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has admitted that a climate deal may not be formed in the Mexico Conference of the Parties (COP), which kicks-off in November, one year on from the ‘disappointing’ Copenhagen conference, where member nations failed to reach a climate deal.
Bonn conference is ‘step backwards’ on climate deal, say skeptics
9 August 2010
The UN’s announcement that the climate change conference in Bonn last week made progress towards a climate deal has been met with skepticism.
Australia’s Greens propose $4.5bn loan guarantee programme based on US model
9 August 2010
Australia’s Green party has pledged to provide AUS$5bn ($4.59bn) in loan guarantees for large-scale renewable energy developments, if the party comes into power this year.
Local government scheme to sell renewable energy to the UK grid begins
9 August 2010
Coming into effect today, local governments in the UK can now sell renewable energy to the country’s electricity grid after UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne repealed a bar that prevented councils selling spare power, according to reports.
China to launch $739bn new energy investment plan
9 August 2010
China is to publish an investment plan that will see new energy sectors receive RMB5tr ($739bn) of funding by 2020, according to reports.
UK government looks to incentivise regional adoption of clean energy
6 August 2010
Local council buildings in the UK could become renewable power generators under a new scheme proposed by the government.
US targets 40 per cent of EV battery market by 2015
6 August 2010
The US intends to account for up to 40 per cent of the electric car battery market by 2015, President Barack Obama announced yesterday.
US invests $1bn in carbon capture and storage network
6 August 2010
Four clean technology developers have secured $1bn in funding from the US Department of Energy to create a clean coal repowering and carbon dioxide storage network to spur the carbon capture market.
The Crown Estate awards leases for four UK offshore wind demonstration projects
5 August 2010
The Crown Estate has provided leases for four medium-scale offshore wind demonstration sites to developers Dong Energy, National Renewable Energy Centre, 2-B Energy and a subsidiary of Vattenfall.
UN cuts carbon credit projection after an ‘extremely low’ issuance in June and July
5 August 2010
Due to an ‘extremely low’ issuance of carbon credits in June and July, the United Nations’ Riscoe Centre said it has cut its projection for the amount of carbon emission reduction credits that will be awarded by the end of 2012 from 1012 to 981.
Ocean Power Technologies reaches milestone government agreements for Oregon marine energy project
4 August 2010
Marine energy developer Ocean Power Technologies has reached a settlement agreement with 11 federal and state agencies and three non-governmental stakeholders for its utility-scale wave power project at Reedsport, Oregon, in the first agreement of its kind for wave energy to date.
Obama Administration designates Florida Atlantic University as the national centre for marine energy
4 August 2010
The US government has designated the Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida as a national centre for ocean energy research and development.
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