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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.UK Tidal Wave Project Will Propel Renewables To New Levels
By Richard Boud
Harnessing tidal power for clean energy has recently taken a huge step forward in the UK, the world’s leading region for development of this important new renewable resource. The MeyGen Tidal Array Project is fast moving toward the final construction of its demonstration phase, which will be the first time that underwater turbines sited together… Keep reading →
Thermal hydrolysis is an advanced wastewater solids conditioning process that boasts both financial and environmental advantages. With the process in wide usage across the UK, it is now starting to gain traction in the U.S., as wastewater utilities analyze whether their facilities would make a good candidate. The thermal hydrolysis process (THP) increases the biodegradability… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Flint Crisis Threatening Energy Bill, World’s Largest Wind Farm Imminent & SandRidge Layoffs
By Conor O'Sullivan
A key Senate Democrat is warning that a wide-ranging energy reform bill could be in jeopardy without a deal on the Flint, Mich., drinking water crisis. [The Hill] DONG Energy has today confirmed it will build the world’s largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Yorkshire after taking a final investment decision on the… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Irving Sell Off More Assets, Energy Companies Rebound & Toshiba’s Nuclear Plan
By Conor O'Sullivan
Energy companies, such as Irving Oil, have responded to the latest slump in the oil price by selling approximately $318 billion of assets such as storage facilities, pipelines and fuel terminals. [WSJ] Energy companies climbed after being beaten down over the past several days, with markets rising on Thursday. [U.S. News/AP] Toshiba, the technology company… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: EV Sales Stalling, Climate Threat To Trade & UK Finance Plan For Energy Intensive Industries
By Conor O'Sullivan
National sales figures have revealed that American car dealers are reluctant to sell electric vehicles, despite the increased demand for environmentally friendly vehicles. [The NY Times] A newly published study in the Journal of Political Economy suggests that climate change will greatly reduce the ability of developing countries to engage significantly in international trade. [The… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Google-Duke Deal, UK Aiding Petrobras & Alberta’s Carbon Tax Under Fire
By Conor O'Sullivan
Google will become the first customer of a Duke Energy program to bring renewable power to energy-hungry companies, the two said Tuesday. [Charlotte Observer] The UK government will provide hundreds of millions of pounds worth of financial support to Petrobras despite it facing corruption investigations in multiple countries. [The Guardian] Alberta’s NDP government is facing… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Senate Blocks Obama’s Climate Plan, UK To Phase Out Coal & Energy Union On Target
By Conor O'Sullivan
The Senate voted on Tuesday to block President Obama’s tough new climate change regulations, hoping to undermine his negotiating authority before a major international climate summit meeting in Paris this month. [The NY Times] The UK’s remaining coal-fired power stations will be shut by 2025 with their use restricted by 2023, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: U.S.-Indonesia Energy Partnership, Growth of Energy Storage & UK-China Agreement
By Conor O'Sullivan
The U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, the United States and Indonesia will partner to promote clean energy technologies and policies to help meet Indonesia’s growing energy demands. [White House Press Release] The United States has installed 40.7 megawatts of energy storage projects in homes, businesses and utilities in the second quarter of this year, nine times more than… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: Carson Asserts Energy Independence, UN Criticize Cameron & Threat Of Declining Bee Population
By Conor O'Sullivan
GOP Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson has asserted that if the United States had declared its intention to achieve energy independence after the September 11th terror attacks, moderate Arab governments would have turned over Osama Bin Laden within two weeks. [ABC] Prof Jacquie McGlade said the UK was shifting away from clean energy as the rest of the… Keep reading →
