Gov. Jerry Brown has committed California to use renewable energy for half its electricity and make existing buildings twice as energy-efficient in just 15 years. [ABC] Donald Trump is taking a legal campaign against windfarms to the UK’s supreme court. [The Guardian] A Minnesota green energy entrepreneur has been jailed all because of a wind turbine… Keep reading →
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Energy News Roundup: California’s Green Commitment, Trump’s UK Battle & Minnesotan Man Jailed Over Wind Turbine
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.Energy News Roundup: GE Announces New Subsidiary, Duke Facing Fresh Legal Dispute & Growth Of Wind Power In Europe
By Conor O'SullivanGE is creating a company to house developing energy businesses which will focus on providing products and services in energy efficiency, renewable generation and storage. [The New York Times] Duke Energy is under fire in a complaint that accuses the company of being one of the worst polluters in the country. [The LA Times] Wind power is… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Leading Countries Subsidizing Fossil Fuels, Greenpeace Predict 100% Renewable Future & Britain’s Nuclear Promise
By Conor O'SullivanThe world’s leading developing nations are spending up to $200bn a year subsidising fossil fuels, according to a report from the OECD. [The Guardian] 100 percent renewable energy is achievable by 2050, according to Greenpeace’s latest Energy Revolution report. [EcoWatch] The British government said on Monday that it would provide $3.1 billion in state aid for… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Ponzi Energy Scheme Cracked, Keystone Wavering & UK’s Nuclear Future
By Conor O'SullivanThree people were charged Thursday with running a $54 million Ponzi scheme built on promises of a green energy technology that would turn trash into fuel. [ABC/AP] Opponents have prepared their criticism of President Barack Obama ahead of his proposed rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline in the next few weeks, targeting his suppression of… Keep reading →
Electric Vehicles Continue Gaining Consumer Acceptance
By Andrew Balazer | Foley & Lardner LLPEnergy News Roundup: New Report Outlines Energy Savings For States, UK Announces Renewable Subsidy Cuts & French Energy Reform
By Conor O'SullivanStates can lower their electricity bills for consumers and businesses by complying with the Obama administration’s climate rule for power plants, a new report has concluded. [The Hill] The British government has announced plans to cut the costs of subsidies for renewable forms of energy, including solar and wind. [The NY Times] France have passed… Keep reading →
The way we power our homes is changing. Previously, we relied heavily on non-renewable sources for electricity and heating in our homes. While these fuels still play an important role, we’re continuing to look for greener alternatives. One popular option is solar panels. In the past, solar panels were expensive to buy and install, which… Keep reading →
The tides are an enormous and consistent renewable energy resource, but taking advantage of them has proven frustrating. Newfangled minimal-impact in-stream devices have been slow to demonstrate their commercial viability; earlier “barrage” projects – dams on estuaries, essentially – have delivered energy as promised, but at the cost of degraded ecosystems. Now a potential solution… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Total CEO Dies in Plane Crash, Amsterdam Airport Tesla Taxis & MPs Pension Fund Fossil Fuel Divestment
By Jared AndersonChristophe de Margerie, CEO of major French oil company Total, was killed Monday night when his corporate jet crashed into a snow removal vehicle on the runway of an airport near Moscow. The company reportedly has no succession plant in place, but has strong corporate governance led by a long-standing board of directors. “Barclays France… Keep reading →