alternative energy investment News
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Pennslyvania increases investment in clean fuels
Much is happening in Pennsylvania on the clean energy front. Last week, legislators passed the Alternative Energy Investment Act (AEIA), which provides over US$500 million of funding for alternative and clean energy and energy conservation projects. In addition to this, new biofuels legislation includes a mandate for sales of biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol blends and sets aside up to US$5 ...
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Abu Dhabi`s Masdar initiative to invest up to US$2bn in photovoltaic solar energy
Masdar, the wholly-owned initiative by the government of Abu Dhabi through Mubadala Development Company, today announced that Masdar PV will embark on a multi-billion dollar investment in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology, as part of its drive to become a world leader in alternative energy. The total investment of approximately US$2 billion represents one of the largest investments ever ...
By MASDAR
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Dorchester County Public Schools Unveils Solar Array Developed in Collaboration with Washington Gas Energy Systems, Kenyon Energy and REC Solar
Dorchester County Public Schools will unveil its 803-kilowatt solar array at Mace’s Lane Middle School this morning at a recognition ceremony with representatives from Washington Gas Energy Systems, Kenyon Energy, REC Solar and the local community. The ground-mounted installation consists of 3,276 solar panels and is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions equal to the planting of ...
By REC Solar
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IEA statement on high oil prices
While $100/bbl oil may have grabbed the market’s attention, the reality is that oil prices have been extremely high for many months now. We have emphasised our concern about the continued tightness in the oil market in recent issues of the Oil Market Report. Prices have been rising and stocks falling over most of the second half of 2007, recently fallingbelow the fiveyear average. This week, ...
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Carbon Trust launches series of breakfast meetings on The Business of Carbon
Carbon Trust Chairman, James Smith, welcomed guests to the first of a new series of breakfasts on The Business of Carbon with an engaging discussion of low carbon energy choices. Carbon Trust Chairman, James Smith, welcomed guests to the first of a new series of breakfasts on The Business of Carbon hosted at the Carbon Trust's London offices which took place on Tuesday 12 June 2012. On the ...
By Carbon Trust
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Investors remain confident in Latin America’s renewable energy markets
Latin America’s significant renewable energy resources, combined with the region’s rapidly growing energy demand, mean that even in a climate of slowing economic growth investors are continuing to focus on the region’s alternative energy sector. Government mandates are providing incentives for increased investment, especially in the key economies of Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and private sector ...
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Enviva, E.ON Sign Multi-Year Biomass Supply Contract
Enviva LP ("Enviva"), a leading manufacturer of processed biomass fuel in the United States and Europe, and E.ON, one of the world's largest investor-owned utilities, today announced a multi-year 240,000 metric ton per year wood pellet supply agreement. "Demand for clean, renewable resources like our sustainably produced wood pellets continues to grow as energy generators invest in ...
By Enviva LP
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European edition of Future Energy Summit launched
Turret Middle East, organisers of the Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit have announce the launch of the European Future Energy Forum which will be held in Bilbao, Spain from 9th to 11th June 2009. The event will be Europe’s largest exchange of knowledge focussing on the issues, demands and future energy solutions.Following on from Turret Middle East’s huge success with the first ever World ...
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From Ernst & Young`s Energy Executive Insight Session: Opportunity Abounds for US O&G and China
Having imported 60% of its fossil fuels in 2010, China is aggressively pursuing partnerships to support future fuel supply. China's most recent and significant investments in the Americas have focused on Canadian oil sands and offshore Brazil. However, interest in US investment is increasing. Ernst & Young recently held its annual Energy Executive Insight Session. Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, ...
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Iowans Want Energy Conservation Before New Coal Plants
DES MOINES, Iowa, December 21, 2007 (ENS) - Four out of five Iowans believe energy conservation and fuel efficiency should be the focus of state efforts to meet electricity demand before new coal-burning power plants are built, according to a new public opinion poll. Iowa officials are contemplating two coal-fired facilities proposed for construction near Waterloo and Marshalltown. ...
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