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Help Wanted: Government Incentives for PV and CSP
Even though solar is currently in the middle of a slow down when it comes to the manufacturing and the purchasing of panels and arrays, it still has the chance to become a big player in powering the world. Solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power (CSP) developments are already making great strides in powering parts of Europe and Asia. But the U.S. is lagging noticeably behind and will need a little push from the government to get things started, namely in financial incentives and a firm piece of climate legislation signed into law.
The Deal: NRCO Facilitates Renewable PPAs
This past spring, the National Renewables Cooperative Organization–a recently formed entity owned by 24 power supply and distribution cooperatives–facilitated and negotiated agreements between two member cooperatives and E.ON Climate & Renewables North America. The arrangement represents the first of as many as five planned renewable energy projects for NRCO and its member cooperatives in 2010.
Windfarm plans pulled ; Application is withdrawn to residents’ relief – The Journal (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK)
PLANS to build a wind farm in Northumberland have been withdrawn – to the delight of residents. E.ON Climate and Renewables UK yesterday said it was pulling the plug on its planning application for eight 115m (377ft) turbines at West Ancroft, near Berwick. The developer has decided to shelve its
In Light of the Gulf Spill: Why We Need Climate Legislation
There is no denying it – what happened last December in Copenhagen was disappointing. But although only a weak, non-binding agreement emerged from COP 15, the struggle for climate legislation is by no means over. In fact, as we watch more than 200,000 gallons of oil spill each day into the Gulf of Mexico, we have more proof than ever that we must continue the struggle.
Report: Carbon cap to spur nukes, gas, renewables
The latest energy and climate bill would cap emissions from utilities only, which a research firm says would lead to a major shift away from coal to other fuels.
‘Smart’ thermostats to get test run in Texas
Start-up EcoFactor offers residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area the option to regulate household climate using weather predictions, as well as a home’s thermal characteristics.
Obama postpones energy meeting with senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Tuesday it postponed a meeting with senators set for Wednesday to discuss the process for passing comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year.
Obama pushes energy-climate bill in oil spill speech
President seeks to rally support for legislative action on an energy and climate bill, saying he’s open to a variety of approaches.
EPA finds Senate climate bill affordable
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. environmental regulators said on Tuesday the climate and energy bill in the Senate would only add slightly to average household costs, but the finding was not expected to boost chances for the legislation that would cap greenhouse gas emissions.
UK grows more skeptical on climate change: poll
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain has become more skeptical about climate change, more supportive of nuclear power, and more worried about depending on energy imports, a poll by Cardiff University on Friday showed.
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