Policy

Germany, Italy Reign In Renewable Energy Subsidies

April 5, 2012

German parliament approved cuts in aid to solar power and Italy reconsiders its renewable energy subsidies.

Policy

Charles River: Cape Wind Saves $7.2 billion

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Cape Wind will displace higher-priced fossil-fueled units, resulting in an average savings of $286 million per year in New England, according to a report by Charles River Associates.

China’s Wind Industry Boosted by Espionage

March 22, 2012

In a case of corporate espionage, China's Sinovel Wind Group Co. was discovered to be running a stolen version of American Superconductor Corp.'s software.

California Public Utilities Commission Faces Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals

March 22, 2012

The commission says it needs to invest $4 billion a year and currently only invests half that amount.

U.S. Clean-Energy Loan Program Stalls

March 22, 2012

$16 billion in loans authorized by Congress for fuel-efficient vehicles has not yet been distributed and some applicants are blaming solar panel company Solyndra for the delay and/or...

Cape Wind Project Gets Boost from Utilities

February 23, 2012

Energy companies Northeast Utilities and NStar have agreed to buy more than 25% of the power produced by the Cape Wind offshore wind farm as a condition of a proposed deal that unites...

Wind Credit Dealt Blow by Congress

February 23, 2012

After a deal to renew a tax credit failed, the wind power industry is bracing for layoffs and stalled or abandoned projects.

Policy

EER: California’s New RPS Law and its Impact

Summary:

Emerging Energy Research examines California’s renewable portfolio standard which is expected to comprise over 25% of the U.S. market for renewables.

U.S. to Fast-Track Offshore Wind Farms

February 9, 2012

The Obama administration said it plans to make coastal areas available to wind energy developers by the end of the year.

U.S. DOE-Backed Ener1 Filed for Bankruptcy

February 9, 2012

Ener1 is the third Energy-Department-backed company to file for bankruptcy, after solar panel maker Solyndra and energy storage firm Beacon Power. However, its filing will enable it...