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.
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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
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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.
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In an otherwise bleak landscape for financing energy projects, big investors from GE, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Arclight Capital spot big opportunities.