Germany aims for stronger grip of switchover from nuclear to renewable energy

BERLIN — The German government has moved to oversee more closely the country's move from nuclear power to renewable energy — a mammoth 10-year project for Europe's biggest economy. Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday she will meet all of Germany …
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Taxpayer support for renewables and efficiency: Kemp

In the United States, President Barack Obama has tapped into this theme to push for an end to tax relief and other subsidies for oil and gas production, and an extension of federal support for renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
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Army, Air Force Mount Renewable Energy Push

By Amaani Lyle WASHINGTON, May 23, 2012 – The Army and Air Force are committed to developing one billion watts of renewable energy on their installations by 2025, senior leaders from both services announced yesterday. The plan marks the latest …
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Solar energy enterprise to provide 10 million with access to …

Solar energy enterprise to provide 10 million with access to renewable energy. New York, 23 May 2012 – Ten million low-income people living in rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, …
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Clean Energy Standard Bill Will Discourage Use Of Biomass For …

By excluding forest biomass from the definition of 'Renewable Energy' and inserting legally complicated requirements, the bill creates uncertainties that will discourage forest biomass use by making compliance too expensive and vulnerable …
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Buying Opportunity at Renewable Energy REIT, Courtesy of Disgruntled Shareholder

Power REIT (AMEX:PW) aims to be the first renewable energy infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Renewable energy advocates have been calling for a change in the tax laws to allow renewable energy within the REIT structure.
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Merkel seeks deal on post-nuclear energy strategy

By Madeline Chambers | BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany's new environment minister described a planned post-nuclear switch to renewable energy in Europe's biggest economy as a "Herculean task" as 16 state premiers gathered to discuss the complex problem with …
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Tata Power-Exxaro JV Cennergi to develop two wind projects in South Africa

NEW DELHI: In a boost to its global ambitions, Tata Power's joint venture company Cennergi has emerged as the preferred bidder to develop in South Africa two wind power projects with a total capacity of 234 MW. Launched in April, South Africa-based …
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Policy uncertainty, a cause for worry: Wind power cos

The wind power industry fears that capacity addition will suffer due to policy uncertainty. Specifically, the generation-based incentive scheme that offered 50 paise a unit of electricity has not been extended. The industry is hoping that the Ministry …
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Five Shining Examples of Renewable Energy Innovation and …

Sinking revenues and shrinking policy support may be causing a bit of a haze on the renewable energy horizon, but there's plenty of sunshine trying to peek …
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South Africa 2nd Round Renewable Energy Auction: 19 Awards totaling 1.044 GW

The South African government on May 21 awarded renewable energy contracts with a total capacity of 1043.9 MW as it named the preferred bidders of a second-round Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Program (REIPPP) auction.
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First Minister announces £70 million boost for Scottish renewable energy

By Frank Urquhart First Minister Alex Salmond has announced a double boost for Scotland's burgeoning renewable energy industry on the opening day of the annual All Energy showcase event in Aberdeen. In his opening address at the two day green energy … See all stories on this topic »

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Hawaii Wind Energy Investment

Hawaii Adds Another Gigawatt of Wind Power. By Sam Schrader Friday, May 18th, 2012. Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy recently announced a …
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Philadelphia Energy Authority to hold Wednesday hearing on projects

The five-member authority is holding a public hearing to gather suggestions on ways to fulfill its mission of reducing city government's energy consumption and to facilitate the development of renewable energy projects. “We're looking for great ideas,” …
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Gov't committed to renewable energy — PM

BY DENISE DENNIS Observer staff reporter dennisd@jamaicaobserver.com PRIME Minister Portia Simpson Miller has reiterated her administration's commitment to the integrated use of renewable energy to develop the economy and eradicate poverty.
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