Australia's Renewable Industry Imperiled Pending Policy Review
A government-appointed panel gave Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott two options to cut emissions more cheaply: either scrap or weaken its main clean energy program.
Chevron’s Search for Plant-Based Alternative Fuels Flounders
Chevron Corp.’s attempts to turn plants into alternative fuels for profitable, large-scale production have failed.
Abengoa Offers Its First Green Bond to Raise 500 Million Euros for Clean Energy Projects
Abengoa SA, a Spanish energy and environment company, plans to issue its first green bond to raise 500 million euros ($642 million) to finance projects.
US-China Rifts Put Aside for Clean Energy Research
The threat of climate change is driving China and the U.S. — frequent rivals and the world’s two largest greenhouse-gas emitters — to collaborate on dozens of potential clean-energy breakthroughs.
Japan Utility to Suspend Grid Access for New Renewable Energy Producers
Kyushu Electric Power Co. will suspend responding to applications from renewable-energy producers applying to access its grid while it reviews how much more clean energy it’s capable of handling.
RGGI Chair Says States Won’t Leave Emissions Trading Market for California, Quebec
California and Quebec, which together created the largest carbon market in North America this year, may come away empty-handed as they woo northeastern U.S. states to join their system.
Ukraine Crisis May Spur EU Clean Energy Policies, Neste Oil Says
Europe’s concern about its reliance on Russian fossil fuels may spur governments to prioritize alternative energy, the head of Neste Oil Oyj said.
Hydro research and development news and updates
Research reports and study findings related to hydropower
