Japanese Towns Bank on Renewable Energy
By MAYUMI NEGISHI for the WallStreet Journal: Japanese cities are entering the renewable-energy business, the latest phase in a shake-up of the nation’s power sector in the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.
So far, about 14 cities have formed companies to generate clean energy from local resources and sell it to area businesses and homes. With full deregulation of the nation’s electricity markets set to begin next year, the government aims to have 1,000 such city-operated companies up and running by 2021 in a direct challenge to regional power monopolies.
The move is part of Japan’s strategy for creating energy self-sufficiency, while helping revitalize communities with infrastructure investment. Cont'd...
Obama pledges $120M toward solar power, clean energy
By Timothy Cama for The Hill: The Obama administration announced Wednesday morning a series of efforts worth more than $120 million aimed at boosting solar and other clean energy sources.
The initiatives focus on the Department of Energy, where the bulk of the funding will go to programs to develop solar power technology and get it into homes, businesses and other facilities.
“President Obama and Vice President Biden are committed to promoting smart, simple, low-cost technologies to help America transition to cleaner and more distributed energy sources, help households save on their energy bills, and to address climate change,” the White House said in a fact sheet outlining the efforts.
“All told, this funding will drive the development of affordable clean energy throughout the country,” it said.
The actions aim to help out solar power in 24 states, officials said. Cont'd...
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT "NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT 8.0 : POWERING PROGRESS" IN LAS VEGAS, AUG. 24
"National Clean Energy Summit 8.0: Powering Progress" at Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center in Las Vegas Monday, Aug. 24.
DuPont and New Tianlong Industry Co., Ltd. Sign Historic Deal to Bring Cellulosic Ethanol Technology to China
Advanced Renewable Fuel Project will be Chinas First
Gov. Cuomo issues strong plan to advance renewable energy and tackle carbon pollution
The pollution reduction and clean energy targets would be the most ambitious in the nation, matched only by California.
New IRENA App Delivers Global Renewable Energy Data Straight to Your Pocket
Mobile app provides free data on renewable energy
potential across the globe
2015 WORLD ENERGY TRILEMMA REPORT: AMBITIOUS CLIMATE FRAMEWORK NEEDED NOW, SAYS ENERGY SECTOR
--- Global policy uncertainty is one of the biggest obstacles to gaining the $48-53 trillion of investment needed to address climate challenges.
--- Proactive engagement between climate negotiators and industry implementers will be essential to ensuring measures are deliverable and targeted.
--- The World Energy Council Report calls for a stable and meaningful climate framework, guided by clear emissions targets and a flexible approach to the different needs of countries.
AEG Power Solutions' Thyrobox VR Avoids Grid Expansion Costs Due to Renewables Integration
No costly underground cable laying required by grid utilities
---Solves problem of voltage tolerance band violation
---Compact, robust design with easy installation
Energy Transition Fast Forward!
Report on Disruptive Innovation Opportunities in Renewable Energies Released
US power sector emissions poised to fall to two-decade low in transformative year
Annual records for renewable build, coal retirements and gas burn all expected to be broken in 2015
The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference
Will take place on July 16, 2015 at Illinois State University, Bone Student Center, Normal, IL
Records 46 to 56 of 56
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