domestic renewable energy News
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Post Carbon Institute releases plan for Al Gore`s generational challenge to repower America
Post Carbon Institute recently announced a comprehensive 10-point plan to achieve Vice President Al Gore’s goal of 100% renewable energy in 10 years: Reduce Share Diversify Distribute Store Reinvest Relocalize Reengineer Reskill Remobilize A detailed framework has been released online to serve as a guide for policy makers, citizens, and businesses. “Climate Change is the greatest ...
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Report: Retail, tech industry on track to procure 60 GW of green energy by 2025
States which invest in clean domestic energy production are also the most likely to attract new business and create jobs, according to a new report, as demand for clean energy among retailers and technology companies is expected to reach 60 gigawatts (GW) by 2025. The new analysis, released by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), ...
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Hungary Joins International Renewables Partnership
Hungary today became a formal partner of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Hungary is the 35th country to become a partner of the REEEP, an international public-private partnership that promotes policies and regulations in support of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Hungary is the second East European government to join the partnership. By joining forces ...
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European Commission needs new controls to ensure EU meets 27% RES target by 2030
The European Commission needs new powers to ensure that Member States meet the EU’s 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030, according to a paper released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). By December 2015, the European Commission must come forward with renewable energy benchmarks, which should provide an indication for Member States on reaching the EU-wide target by the end of ...
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Singapore Joins International Energy Partnership
Singapore has joined the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), making it the 32nd country to become a partner of the REEEP. The National Environment Agency (NEA) represents Singapore in the REEEP. REEEP is an international alliance of governments, NGOs and businesses dedicated to accelerating and expanding the global market for renewable energy and ...
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Tunisia Joins International Sustainable Energy Partnership
Tunisia has joined the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), making it the 34th country to become a partner of the REEEP. The Agence Nationale pour la Maitrise de l'Energie (ANME) will represent Tunisia in the international partnership. The Tunisian Secretary of State in charge of Renewable Energy and Agri-Business, Mr. Ridha Ben Mosbah said, 'Our REEEP ...
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Australia To Improve Energy Access in Pacific with € 907,000 Euro Contribution
Canberra, October 9, 2007 The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Alexander Downer recently pledged $1.5 million Australian dollars (approximately € 907,000 Euro) over the next three years to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) to help improve access to reliable, clean and affordable energy sources such as solar energy, across the Pacific. The funding is a ...
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Green America denounces congressional efforts to advance keystone XL pipeline
Three weeks after the State Department and President announced plans to seek further study of the proposed Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, members of the Senate and House announced plans to fast-track the pipeline permitting process. On November 30, 2011, Senate Republicans introduced a bill to try to force the President’s hand on the issue – requiring a decision on whether or not to ...
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Argentina Joins International Energy Partnership
Argentina today became a formal partner of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). Argentina is the thirty-first country to become a partner of the REEEP, an international public-private partnership that promotes policies and regulations in support of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Argentina joins Brazil, Chile, Guatemala and Mexico as the fifth Latin American ...
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Norway Accelerates Clean Energy in Emerging Markets with € 3.7 million Euro Contribution
New York - The Norwegian Minister for Development Cooperation Mr. Erik Solheim today pledged 30 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately € 3.7 million Euro) over the next three years to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) to accelerate clean energy supply in emerging markets. The funding is a follow up to the Norwegian Action Plan for Environment in Development. ...
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Green America: Following President`s announcement, keystone XL pipeline likely to fail with continued public opposition
Green America welcomed yesterday’s decision by President Obama and the State Department to postpone further consideration of TransCanada’s Keystone XL oil pipeline pending another environmental impact review. This review process will likely extend into 2013 and offers the Administration additional opportunity to evaluate the consequences of this dangerous project. If built, the ...
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EPA Recognizes City of Houston for Reduction in Energy Consumption
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing the City of Houston for its use of green power practices and technologies. Houston signed a two-year agreement to purchase more than 620 million kilowatt-hours of certified renewable energy certificates from wind projects. This purchase will account for half of the city's municipal power needs and make Houston the largest ...
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EPA Names Oak Ridge, Tennessee a 2014 Green Power Leader
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing Oak Ridge, Tennessee as a Green Power Community of the Year. The city is one of 19 Green Power Partners and four suppliers from across the country receiving Green Leadership Awards that are given annually by the Agency. Awardees are recognized for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing ...
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DRI and University of Nevada work together on biomass conversion process
Researchers from the Desert Research Institute and the University of Nevada, Reno are part of a US$4.674 million study by Gas Technology Institute to economically convert any leafy or woody biomass into a uniform, densified feedstock that can be easily fed into any thermal gasifer or pryolyzer for conversion into syngas, fuels and value-added chemicals.'This work will directly address the ...
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Substantial power generation from domestic geothermal resources, USGS finds
Geothermal power production could significantly add to the electric power generating capacity in the United States. The US Geological Survey assessment released this week is the first national geothermal resource estimate in more than 30 years. The results of this assessment show that the United States has an estimated 9,057 Megawatts-electric (MWe) of power generation potential from domestic, ...
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IEA praises Finland’s commitment to balanced and realistic energy policies
“Through sound electricity market integration and despite its small size and relative isolation from continental Europe, Finland is harnessing to the extent possible the benefits of its position next to Russia and Scandinavia. The country is also building the world’s first nuclear power plant in a competitive electricity market. This enhances its security of supply and strengthens its economic ...
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China’s first CSP plant enters commercial operations; IEA predicts 4.3 GW new CSP by 2023
China's 50 MW Delingha CSP plant, the country's first large-scale CSP project, started commercial operations on October 10, China Guangdong Nuclear Power (CGN), project developer, said in a statement. The Delingha plant is located at 3,100 meters above sea level in Qinghai, north-western China. The site has a direct normal irradiance (DNI) level of more than 2,150 kWh/m2/year. The plant uses ...
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UN Climate Summit: European renewables community calls for ambitious nationally binding 2030 targets
As global leaders gather in New York for Ban Ki-moon's one-off UN Climate Summit, the Keep on Track! (http://30137.seu.cleverreach.com/c/15490504/a6ffc802c3d-nccyl8) project urges European leaders to agree a strong, supportive framework for renewable energy at next month's European Council meeting. Coordinated by EUFORES, the Keep on Track! ...
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GE and Fina Enerji Fuel Wind Energy Growth in Western Turkey
GE (NYSE: GE) will provide 43 wind turbines to Turkish energy developer Fina Enerji for four new projects in western Turkey, the two companies announced today at the first annual Turkish Wind Energy Congress. All four wind farms will contribute to Turkey’s energy independence while supporting the country’s investment in domestic renewable energy. The four Fina Enerji projects will ...
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EPA Names 2014 Green Power Leaders
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 19 Green Power Partners and four suppliers across the country—including the cities of Philadelphia and Las Vegas, Apple, Kohl’s, and Trek Bicycle Corporation--for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...
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