New incentives in France for energy efficiency and renewables

As part of its energy transition, the French have announced a package of financial incentives, according to a report by Michel Rose writing for Reuters news service. France to earmark 10 bln euros of funding to promote renewable energy use France will mobilise about 10 billion euros ($13.41 billion) for a package of tax … Continue reading New incentives in France for energy efficiency and renewables →

Strong developments in trade of renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries

The Business Recorder from Pakistan provides good news about trade in renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries. Renewable energy sector: trade among developing states growing rapidly A study shows that renewable energy (RE) trade among developing countries is growing faster than global and North-South RE trade as developing countries, led by China, take advantage … Continue reading Strong developments in trade of renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries →

Good news for renewables, less so for energy efficiency

Tom Revell writes in Blue & Green Tomorrow about a recent poll in the UK that shows that voters believe renewables is the most important way to address energy security. Nuclear came second and energy efficiency came third. Poll: UK voters think renewable energy is best way to secure energy supply British voters from … Continue reading Good news for renewables, less so for energy efficiency →

Sustainable energy developments in California

Californians believe they are entering the new energy frontier, as shown in an article by Gary Brodeur in the Victorville Daily Press. While California is often in the news, these are interesting new developments. Victorville is a small city of 115,000 on the edge of the Mojave Desert. It is encouraging to see such quality … Continue reading Sustainable energy developments in California →

An interview with Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin is an economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor and activist. Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the bestselling author of 19 books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. He has recently been interviewed by David … Continue reading An interview with Jeremy Rifkin →

Unexpected benefits from offshore windfarms

Jonathan Owen provides an interesting article in The Independent about the benefits to marine wildlife from offshore windfarms. Offshore wind farms create 'reef effect' perfect for marine wildlife - especially seals Wind farms and wildlife do not always go together: the giant turbines have been accused of luring species to their death, and the … Continue reading Unexpected benefits from offshore windfarms →

Financial support for green energy projects in Armenia

FinChannel.com from Armenia writes about new support for green energy projects for the country. EBRD and HSBC to support energy efficiency in Armenia HSBC clients in Armenia can now benefit from funding for green energy projects, according to EBRD. On 4 July 2014 an agreement was signed between the European Bank for Reconstruction and … Continue reading Financial support for green energy projects in Armenia →

What renewable energy can do for the mining industry

It is good to have a better understanding what sustainable energy can do for the various industrial sectors. In this post, Mark Howe writes on the Sourceable website about the potential impact of renewable energy in the mining sector. Is Renewable Energy the Future of Mining? The remote and energy-intensive nature of mining operations make … Continue reading What renewable energy can do for the mining industry →

A new generation of renewable energy cooperatives

Sergi Rombi writes on the Euronews website about REScoop, an impressive network of 3,000 members across Europe. The network is intended to speed up the process of energy transition, by making it easier to meet the EU’s target of 20 percent of the region’s energy being from renewables by 2020. Power to the people … Continue reading A new generation of renewable energy cooperatives →

Traditional utility business models are changing to integrate renewable energy

Nonowerk News reports on a report about how the business models for renewable energy are evolving in the US. Evolving business models for renewable energy The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced the release of a groundbreaking report titled Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy. Jointly authored by ACORE members ScottMadden, Sullivan & … Continue reading Traditional utility business models are changing to integrate renewable energy →