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
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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
The EU subsidy rules: balancing energy and competition objectives?
No one said the energy transition would be easy and it is certainly proving to be true. Alex Barker and Jeevan Vasagar write in the Financial Times about the tug-of-war between Germany and the European Commission over subsidies for renewable energy Germany and EU row over energy subsidies Brussels and Berlin traded barbs on Thursday … Continue reading The EU subsidy rules: balancing energy and competition objectives?
Criticism in UK over cost of subsidising renewable energy projects
There is growing concerns in many countries about the costs of subsidising renewable energy. Well, there are also concerns about the costs for nuclear but the emphasis these days appears to be on renewable energy as shown in an article by Guy Chazan in the Financial Times. The criticism in this post is a national … Continue reading Criticism in UK over cost of subsidising renewable energy projects
Taking a community approach to deploying solar systems
How would you like a solar garden? It sounds intriguing. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about some community efforts in the US for customers to buy into a solar array constructed elsewhere and receive credit on their electricity bills for the power their panels produce. This could be an interesting approach for … Continue reading Taking a community approach to deploying solar systems
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 