Clean Energy Investment Rises in Several Countries Amid Global Decline
Three G-20 nations saw an increase in clean-energy investments last year even as funding declined globally for the second consecutive year, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Greenpeace Praises Apple's Increased Commitment to Renewable Energy
Greenpeace issued its annual report on the energy efficiency of Internet companies, praising Apple Inc., Facebook Inc. and other major providers of online services for improved use of energy resources.
UK Renewable Electricity Generation Rose 28 Percent in 2013
U.K. renewable power generation rose 28 percent last year as more wind farms and solar plants came online, the Department of Energy and Climate Change said.
Germany’s $2.8 Billion Power Link With Norway Threatened
Talks between Germany and Norway about how to boost the trading of electricity from renewable sources are being held up by concerns that the power cable running under the North Sea won’t ever make money.
Suez Environnement to Build Waste-to-Energy Plant in China
Suez Environnement, Europe’s second-biggest water company, and Chinese partners agreed to build an incinerator near Shanghai to treat hazardous and medical waste that will generate steam and supply energy.
BP Scraps Renewable Energy Goal After Investing $8.3 Billion
BP Plc, recovering from an oil spill that may cost it as much as $42 billion, said it hasn’t set a new target for investing in renewable energy after investing $8.3 billion in the business.
Will UK Carbon Emission Rules Lead to Energy Shortages?
The U.K. risks power shortages because utilities may react to Europe’s toughest carbon emissions rules by closing plants without replacing them.
Renewable Energy in MENA Area to Double Next Year, Desertec Says
Clean energy assets in the Middle East and North Africa will more than double in capacity by the end of next year, the Dii GmbH industry association said.
The latest hydroelectric power news and information
The latest hydroelectric power news and information for March 2014
Energy Price Concerns Resonate in EU Talks on 2030 Climate Goals
The European Union should ensure that future climate and energy policies do not undermine the competitiveness of its industry, already weakened by a price gap with the U.S., the bloc’s member states said.