Wind Power Beating Natural Gas in U.S. in 2012
A renewable energy tax credit, known as PTC, has helped propel wind-turbine installations this year to a capacity of 6,519 megawatts as of November 30.
Britain’s Green Investment Bank to Fund Switch from Coal to Wood Pellets
Drax Group gets $163 Mil. from U.K. to convert the nation’s biggest coal- fired power plant to burn wood pellets.
Future of Clean Energy Funding: Lux, New Energy Finance
Real innovation in renewable energy may lie in the business model, not the technology.
Forget Smartphones. Bring on the Smartfarms.
Solum Raises Money to Bring Big Data to Agriculture
Once the Spoiler, SolarCity Becomes the Inspiration
Initially considered a disaster, SolarCity’s IPO now reassures investors about the future of clean energy
The Tax Shakeup That Could Make Renewables Profitable
Congressional support is growing to bring the tax breaks and high returns of Master Limited Partnerships to renewable energy.
EU Boosts Renewables with $1.58 Bil in Subsidies
Renewable energy projects in 16 EU countries are receiving $1.58 billion in subsidies from a special reserve under Europe’s cap-and-trade program.
California’s Solar Boom Makes Outsiders Cry Foul
Surprise: Your Neighbor Installed Solar Panels, and Sent You the Bill.
China Announces Renewable Energy Subsidies Push
China announced that it will pay $1.4 billion in subsidies to power companies for electricity generated by renewable energy.
Sustainability
Report: Large Corporations Setting Clean Energy Goals
Summary:
A majority of Global 100 companies are investing in clean energy and/or have set goals of reducing emissions driven by the need to limit exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices, according to a report by Ceres, WWF and Calvert. Many of these companies are investing in PPAs and on-site projects, which indicates a long-term commitment to renewable energy. View Article