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Local Councils in UK can profit from renewable energy

Produced by the think-tank the New Local Government Network (NLGN), the study suggests tapping into the subsidies made available for green energy developments could hold part of t

Green energy ‘could unlock £12bn in cash for local councils Low Carbon Economy,  2/17/2011 Renewable energy generation could potentially unlock £12 billion of cash for local councils over the next 20 years, a new report suggests. Continue reading →

February 17, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy program to continue in Colorado

Colo. renewable energy rules survive GOP offensive –  Bloomberg,  12 Feb 2011, DENVERColorado Democrats slammed the door Wednesday on Republican plans to undo clean-energy policies adopted in recent years.A Democrat-controlled Senate committee narrowly rejected three Republican proposals to lower consumer utility bills.Democrats said they sympathized with residents paying steeper power bills but insisted the proposed changes would be short-sighted……
The hearing dealt a blow to Republican campaign promises to try rolling back Colorado’s turn toward clean energy in recent years….
Sen. Bob Bacon, D-Fort Collins, said he could not support changes that wouldn’t confront the prospect of irreversible climate change.

“What is the stewardship of this generation at this time to make sure that doesn’t happen?” Bacon asked. Colo. renewable energy rules survive GOP offensive – BusinessWeek

February 12, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Renewable energy more economically viable for India

“Developing indigenous renewable energy sources, which have low marginal costs of generation, are more economically viable in the long run,” the study –Potential of Renewable Energy in India — said…….

India can generate 68,000 MW power from renewable sources: WB,  The Economic Times, 11 Feb, 2011, NEW DELHI: The World Bank today said 68,000 MW of power costing less than Rs 6 per unit can be generated from renewable energy sources, which can play an important role in increasing India’s energy security. Continue reading →

February 12, 2011 Posted by | India, renewable | 1 Comment

Two-faced Huhne throws UK’s energy policy into a turmoil

Only two weeks ago Huhne took part in a photo-op at Sharp’s solar factory in north Wales, celebrating the announcement of a doubling of production and creation of another 300 jobs on the back of Fits. He said: “This is excellent news for the solar industry and for Sharp, which shows that green growth is a vital part of our economic recovery”. He didn’t mention then he was thinking of cutting the legs out from under the scheme.

(UK) Government’s dithering over feed-in tariffs jeopardises renewables sector Early review threatens scheme’s hard-won successes in creating thousands of jobs and rolling out new technologies guardian.co.uk, Huw Irranca-Davies Thursday 10 February 2011 Chris Huhne’s shock announcement on Monday of an early review of feed-in tariffs (Fits) after just 10 months jeopardises green jobs and economic growth in the key sector of small-scale renewable energy. Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy cheapest for drought stricken Chile

 "Renewable energies require a greater investment but they
have low production costs," said Mabel Weber, an energy analyst
with Banchile Investments. "The more prices rise, the more
viable alternative energies look."...Energy prices have nearly tripled in five years, leading


companies to covet the cost stability offered by wind, solar
and geothermal power......

Costly Chile power may jolt renewable energy Feb 10, 2011  By Brad Haynes OVALLE, Chile, Feb 10 (Reuters) – A long drought has dried up hydroelectric power production in Chile, sending electricity costs soaring and making renewable power sources like wind, solar and geothermal more attractive, Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | renewable, SOUTH AMERICA | 1 Comment

USA Republicans out to destroy action on climate change

tax breaks for the oil industry appear secure, despite Obama’s expected proposal to cut them, Salisbury said. Obama previously has proposed ending the tax breaks to pay for clean-energy programs. Salisbury said the idea will not withstand opposition from Republicans and Democrats from oil-rich states. Meanwhile, Republicans proposed cutting billions from the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency.

GOP proposed cuts hit renewables, protect fossils – Bloomberg, 11 Feb 2011, WASHINGTON (AP) — Proposals from Republican lawmakers could limit funding for clean energy projects while protecting the profits of fossil fuel companies, an analyst said. Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

National transformation to renewable energy – Spain and Portugal

Spain has grown from using just two percent wind and solar power to almost 20 percent in a decade…..Portugal has demonstrated an even more remarkable transformation in the last five or so years. In 2004, Portugal had just two percent wind and solar, but by the end of 2009 (the latest year for which data are available) this had risen to over fifteen percent!…….
feed-in tariff laws prompted the booms in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal Lead the Way on Renewable Energy Transformation, Renewable Energy World, By Tam Hunt, February 7, 2011 Rapid energy transformation at the national level is possible. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | EUROPE, renewable, Spain | Leave a comment

UK govt may cut prices for renewable energy feed in tariffs

The county of Cornwall in southwest England said it anticipated a “gold rush” that could lead to 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) of investment in England’s poorest region.

U.K. Signals It May Cut Prices Paid for Renewable Energy Sources February 07, 2011,  By Alex MoralesFeb. 7 (Bloomberg) –– The U.K. government signaled it may cut the prices paid for electricity from renewable energy sources, saying it began a “comprehensive review” of feed-in tariffs introduced last year. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | 2 Comments

UK Energy Minister Huhne two faced on renewable energy

Critics said Mr Huhne’s announcement would create more uncertainty for investors at a time when the government should be encouraging the expansion of solar power to meet the UK’s renewable energy targets.

Huhne accused of green energy confusion, FT.com / UK, By David Blair,  February 7 2011 Chris Huhne, the energy and climate change secretary, has announced a “comprehensive review” of the tariff system designed to encourage solar power, sparking accusations that he is creating more “uncertainty” for the renewable energy sector…… Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, UK | 1 Comment

9,200 green collar jobs in wind energy, UK

Highlighting the growth of renewable energy in the UK – both at onshore and offshore wind energy sites and domestic installations – the number of jobs increased to around 9,200 last year.

Wind power industry employment grows 91%, Energy Saving Trust, by Emily Thomas, 03 February 2011, Employment in the wind power industry has surged 91 per cent in the past three years, according to figures from a study by RenewableUK and the EU Sector Skills Council for the Power Sector.

Highlighting the growth of renewable energy in the UK – both at onshore and offshore wind energy sites and domestic installations – the number of jobs increased to around 9,200 last year. In 2007 there were just 4,800 jobs in the industry.Including tidal power and small-scale wind turbines, there are around 10,800 people employed in the UK’s energy industry.

Maria McCaffery, chief executive of the lobby group, told Bloomberg: “The growth in these technologies as well as small wind systems and marine is set not just to continue but accelerate, further driving employment.”

Reports suggest that as more homeowners sign up to the government’s Green Deal and install wind turbines in their property, this will boost the number of installation and manufacturing jobs to cope with demand.

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February 4, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, UK | Leave a comment

truly clean energy promoted by California’s lawmakers

Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards, San Francisco Chronicle, By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press, February 2, 2011 The California Legislature’s Democratic leaders are promising quick passage of bills they say will position the state as the national leader in developing clean energy alternatives and green jobs…..Other measures would speed up permits for renewable energy projects and promote preparing students for future green jobs…..Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards

February 2, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

World could run on renewable energy by 2030

“The actual footprint required by wind turbines to power half the world’s energy is less than the area of Manhattan,” said Jacobson.

Jacobson noted that most wind turbines could be placed offshore, and that others could be implemented on land already used for agriculture as is already the case with many large-scale land wind projects in the U.S.

By 2030, world can run on renewables, CNET News,  by Candace Lombard 27 Jan 2011, Scientists from Stanford University and the University of California at Davis have crunched the numbers and come up with a plan for how the world might economically and feasibly make the move to renewable energy in the next 20 to 40 years. Continue reading →

January 28, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

Renewable energy jobs increasing in California

The “Many Shades Of Green” report from Next 10 shows the “Core Green Economy” now accounts for 174,000 jobs in California

Green Job Creation Sets A Cracking Pace In California, Renewable Energy News : by Energy Matters, 24 Jan 2011, Green jobs in CaliforniaJobs in California’s green sector grew more than three times faster than total employment in the state for the period January 2008 – 2009; and many were related to renewable energy. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, USA | 1 Comment

More green collar jobs for Vermont

In the face of a tough economic climate, this past year saw significant progress for renewable energy in Vermont…….

Martha Staskus: A Renewable Jobs Future in Vermont 23 Jan 2011,  The Burlington Free Press 23 Jan 2011, Vermont is poised at a watershed moment in our history. Already recognized for our ingenuity and innovation, we have the potential to lead the nation in renewable energy—creating jobs and the added value of fostering a sustainable local industry. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

AREVA’s Nuclear- Solar deals with Saudi Binladin

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin, Bloomberg January 23, 2011 By Camilla Hall and Zahra Hankir

Areva SA and the Saudi Binladin Group will sign a partnership agreement tonight in the nuclear and solar power industries, the French company’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Lauvergeon said today in Riyadh…

..“We think that on solar thermal in Saudi Arabia there’s an important market and we are partnering with Saudi Binladin Group to develop this,” Lauvergeon said.

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin – Businessweek

January 23, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | Leave a comment

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