Reviewing feed-in tariffs

Paul Gipe has an excellent website where he provides a regular review of the latest happenings in feed-in tariffs, among other topics. Here is the latest from Paul. Tables of Feed-in Tariffs Worldwide These tables summarize tariffs for different technologies in different countries, and various states and provinces. The tables may also provide an … Continue reading Reviewing feed-in tariffs →

Renewables in Poland

Sandra Enkhardt writes in PV magazine about the progress underway in Poland to pass a renewable energy law. Poland: Renewable energy law could be adopted in March Poland’s new renewable energy law is expected to be adopted by the government by the end of March. However, due to the EC notification process, it is … Continue reading Renewables in Poland →

When you wish upon a . . .?

Roland Gribben has recently written in the Telegraph about a Bloomberg New Energy Finance report that questions what bonanza will really come to the Britain by its development of its shale gas reserves. Obviously, the jury is still out. UK shale gas revolution is 'wishful thinking' There is little prospect of a repeat of the … Continue reading When you wish upon a . . .? →

Union for Concerned Scientists push for greater energy efficiency

The Union of Concerned Scientists have reacted to the decision by Duke Energy in the US to close a nuclear power plant and its consideration to replace it with a natural gas-fired plant. The UCS have a report that there are many more sustainable approaches that should be considered first. Report Shows Energy Efficiency and … Continue reading Union for Concerned Scientists push for greater energy efficiency →

Is there a right way to use fossil fuels?

Paul Brown for The Climate News Network and reported in the Guardian gives us a different view on how fossil fuels should – or shouldn’t – be used. When will we stop wasting fossil fuels by burning them? Coal, gas and oil are used to make all sorts of everyday objects, but how we will … Continue reading Is there a right way to use fossil fuels? →

Roll out of smart meters hits snag in British Columbia, Canada

Justine Hunter writes in the Globe and Mail about the problems that B.C. Hydro is having in providing smart meters to all customers. While the problem appears to be the fault of the current government, it shows that one cannot take the consumer for granted. Now the energy company is busily trying to explain to … Continue reading Roll out of smart meters hits snag in British Columbia, Canada →

European Environment Agency to give emphasis to climate change and energy in its new work programme

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released its “Annual Management Plan 2013,” which outlines the EEA work programme that will address a broad range of issues including: air quality and noise; air pollutant emissions; climate change mitigation; climate change adaptation; energy; and transport. The Annual Management Plan includes sections on: EEA mission statement, vision and strategic objectives; … Continue reading European Environment Agency to give emphasis to climate change and energy in its new work programme →

Global Futures Report points to transformation policies for renewable energy

Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), in cooperation with the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP), recently released its annual "REN21 Global Futures Report (GFR)," which presents a range of expert perspectives on possible renewable energy futures. The report is based on interviews with more than 170 leading experts and 50 published energy scenarios. It … Continue reading Global Futures Report points to transformation policies for renewable energy →

Renewables in Poland – hard to get consensus on way forward

Jan Cienski recently wrote a blog for the Financial Times about the difficulties in getting renewable energy policies firmly established within Poland. Renewable energy in Poland: endlessly renewable squabble Poland’s long-running reluctance to tackle a new law on renewable energy is starting to impose growing economic and political costs, as big energy companies freeze … Continue reading Renewables in Poland – hard to get consensus on way forward →

Fracking cultural wars continue

The news agency AP reports in The Independent newspaper about the continuing cultural wars on fracking in the US. EiD reported earlier this month on the topic. Imagine there's no fracking… Yoko Ono joins tour against controversial extraction technique Celebrities including Yoko Ono, her son Sean Lennon and actress Susan Sarandon were in Pennsylvania today … Continue reading Fracking cultural wars continue →