Policy

The Critical Materials Institute will focus on supplying rare earth materials for new wind turbines, solar cells, EVs and energy-efficient lighting, and eliminating potential global...

Governor Andrew Cuomo wants investors to help create a “Green Bank.”

Down-to-the-wire tax decision gives wind companies a one-year reprieve.

The fiscal cliff deal reached on Dec 31 contains an extension of tax cuts for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. However, it does not include mandatory funding for USDA energy programs, according to Mintz Levin. View Article

Congressional support is growing to bring the tax breaks and high returns of Master Limited Partnerships to renewable energy.

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.

China announced that it will pay $1.4 billion in subsidies to power companies for electricity generated by renewable energy.

California will pour billions of dollars into new green energy subsidies over the next few years. Venture capitalists say that certain cleantech startups will thrive.

The military’s plans to expand its use of biofuels could generate $10Bil in revenue and jumpstart the biofuel market, according to a new report.

After Sandy, New York and private investors are betting billions on a sustainability plan to save the city from future natural disasters.