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Prosperous future for decentralised renewable energy

it highlights the role that far-flung places can play in clean energy innovation. Where electricity and fuel prices are high, new energy technologies are often much more competitive.

Want to See the Future of Energy? Look to Alaska and Hawaii The Atlantic, Alexis Madrigal , 21 July 2010, “……….a hydroelectric turbine for Gustavus Electric Inc. spins in a small metal building not much bigger than a farmland garage.T Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | decentralised, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Australia’s new Prime Minister wants huge renewable energy investment

In 2007, Australia committed to ensuring 20% of electricity supply to come from renewable energy sources by 2020.

Gillard wants ‘record investment’ in renewable energy, Recharge Lee Hong Liang 21 July 2010, Australia’s new Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised to spend a “record” amount of money to develop the country’s solar and renewable energy sector. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA, renewable | AUSTRALIA, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, solar, water | Leave a comment

Exponential growth in European Union’s renewable energy jobs

The biggest growth is anticipated to come from job creation in the consumer and small business sectors as homeowners focus on green lifestyles in order to enhance home energy efficiency, health, comfort and sustainability.

Green Jobs and Renewable Energy ECOINSTITUTION, July 20, 2010 davidhoward by Renewable energy industry has proven its potential to create jobs. Under current policies, the European Union could create sizeable number of jobs: 950,000 direct and indirect full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and increase to 1.4 million in the next decade. Continue reading →

July 21, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | decentralised, EUROPE | climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Europe’s Renewable Energy policies in detail

The report also includes information on the renewable energy initiatives and legislative frameworks which are driving the renewable energy equipment market in Europe.

Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2010, GlobalData Report Store Jul-2010

GlobalData’s new report “Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2010” provides an in-depth analysis of the renewable policy initiatives in the European Union (EU) and the key countries in terms of strength of policy implementation. Continue reading →

July 21, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | resources - print | climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Wind power going ahead with Google

Google Energy’s First Purchase: 20 Years of Wind Power, Tech Crunch, by Lora Kolodny on Jul 20, 2010, Google Energy today announced an agreement to purchase 114 megawatts of wind power capacity per year for 20 years at a set price from an Iowa wind farm owned and operated by NextEra Energy Resources……….. Continue reading →

July 21, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, renewable | climate change, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, wind | Leave a comment

Water is critical issue in Climate Change

These key messages delivered and explained in new report, Protecting the Lifeline of the West: How Climate and Clean Energy Policies Can Safeguard Water, written by Environmental Defense Fund and Western Resource Advocates. It gives more details about why, in the West, climate and clean energy policy is water policy – and why we need the Senate to pass a strong climate and clean energy bill now.

(USA) In the West, Climate and Energy Policy Is Water Policy, Dan Grossmand Bart Miller, 19 July 2010, “………………scientists are concluding that the extended droughts of the past may become the norm of the future. So what should we do about this bleak situation? If we are serious about avoiding the biggest looming crisis of meeting the water needs of the West, we have to understand the energy-water connection and advance clean energy solutions. Continue reading →

July 20, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | climate change, USA, water | climate change, global warming, renewable energy, solar, water, wind | Leave a comment

Egypt to showcase profitable renewable energy

“Ninety percent of the land in Egypt is empty and is suitable for setting up wind farms,” Abou El-Ella said………….According to an environment ministry official in the Red Sea, Egypt has the potential to “show the world how renewable energy can be profitable and sustainable.”

Egypt to Build Two 100 MW Solar Energy Plants | Green Prophet, 19 July 2010, Egypt gets serious about building solar energy plants on top of its 500 MW plant, with bids open for 1,000 MW more. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Egypt, renewable | antinuclear, climate change, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Germany aiming for 100% renewable energy

Germany targets switch to 100% renewables for its electricity by 2050 July 18, 2010 The Energy Collective, Germany could derive all of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2050 and become the world’s first major industrial nation to kick the fossil-fuel habit, the country’s Federal Environment Agency said today. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy, renewables, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Malaysia’s potential for renewable, not nuclear, energy

(Malaysia) Rethink going nuclear, Hilary Chiew, 18 July 2010 If a temperate country like Germany can be the first country to launch a successful feed-in tariff system based on renewable solar energy, there is no reason why Malaysia can’t do it, says Hilary Chiew Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, climate change, nuclear, renewable energy | Leave a comment

Bluprint for a truly clean energy revolution

“A complete conversion to renewable energy by 2050 is possible from a technical and ecological point of view. It’s a very realistic target based on technology that already exists.”

The climate solution? It’s an energy [r]evolution we need, Mr Osborne | Greenpeace UK, 17 july 2010, This week Greenpeace launches our vision for a European energy revolution – a practical blueprint for a renewable energy future. Using only proven technologies we can phase out fossil-fuels, cut CO2 emissions by over 90% by 2050 and ensure energy security – without a huge reduction in living standards. Continue reading →

July 17, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, renewable energy | Leave a comment

VIDEO: USA’s need to move to truly clean energy

VIDEO Repower America | Video: Join Michael’s fight for clean energy Repower America, 16 July 2010, “……….The tragedy unfolding in the Gulf underscores the need for America to end our dependence on oil and other fossil fuels, and only a comprehensive bill that sets clear limits on carbon pollution will break the cycle of addiction. We must take aggressive steps to deal with the immediate consequences of the oil disaster, but we must also use this opportunity to address the underlying causes and prevent future disasters like this one.Clean energy will create jobs, strengthen our national security, and ensure America’s prosperity and leadership in the 21st century………..

July 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | Resources -audiovicual | renewable energy | Leave a comment

Investment grows worldwide in Renewable Energy and Efficiency

Policies that favor the development of a green economy and businesses in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency also increased: more than 100 countries enacted some type of policy target and/or promotion policy related to renewable energy by early 2010…...

Global Clean Energy Report: China Surpassed U.S. as Top Sector Investor in 2009, GreenTech by Lora Kolodny on Jul 15, 2010The United Nations Environment Program and the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century today reveal in a pair of new reports that despite an overall financial downturn in 2009, global investments in sustainable energy increased worldwide. Core clean energy investments from private and public sources totaled $162 billion. Continue reading →

July 16, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | 2 WORLD, renewable | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, renewables, solar | Leave a comment

Canada’s uranium to India – a recipe for nuclear weapons proliferation

In a contortion worthy of Houdini, Prime Minister Harper claims Canada can prevent a repeat of the 1974 nuclear betrayal because India has solemnly promised to specify which facilities are military or civilian, and to keep them strictly segregated.

But this is akin to keeping a bucket of water divided in half — fissile materials, knowledge, and budgets are notoriously porous, hidden in secrecy, and immune to meaningful inspection or policing.

Canada courts calamity with India nuclear deal Selling Candus in South Asia only heightens local arms race. Straight Goods -, July 13, 2010by Paul McKay Ten days before Canada inked a nuclear sales pact with India at the G20 summit, the Indian government invited global investors to help finance its $70 billion plan to develop 20,000 Megawatts of solar power plants in that sun-rich country by 2022.That followed an official Indian government estimate that its long windy coastlines and interior deserts can host nearly 50,000 Mw of wind generation. Continue reading →

July 15, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, weapons and war | antinuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons, renewable energy, solar, wind | Leave a comment

Nuclear power getting more costly than solar

proposed new nuclear plants would generate power at a cost of 14 to 18 cents per kilowatt-hour. But commercial-scale solar developers are already offering utilities electricity at 14 cents or less per kWh.

(USA) Solar power now cheaper than nuclear in North Carolina FACING SOUTH 12 July 2010, While the price of solar photovoltaic systems has been falling for decades, the cost of new nuclear plants has been climbing — and a historic crossover point has been reached in North Carolina, where solar power is now cheaper than nuclear. Continue reading →

July 12, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | renewable, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, renewable energy, renewables, solar | 1 Comment

Nevada to export solar energy, not import nuclear wastes

“Nevadans are well positioned to use their world-class natural resources and talented workforce to be an exporter of clean solar energy rather than an importer of hazardous nuclear waste and polluting fossil fuels,”

Nevada Nuclear Test Site to Host Solar Demonstration Zone, Environment News Service, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 9, 2010 (ENS) – Advanced utility-scale solar energy technologies soon will be tested at a sprawling federal site in the Nevada desert where nuclear weapons were tested 60 years ago. Continue reading →

July 10, 2010 Posted by Christina Macpherson | renewable, USA | antinuclear, climate change, energy efficiency, global warming, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear weapons, renewable energy, renewables, solar | Leave a comment