2014 - Page 128 of 181 - Renew Economy

And the winner is… Passive House!
In northern Europe, demand for heat makes up around 40 percent of total energy demand. Passive House architecture can nearly wipe out that demand entirely.
Craig Morris

May 5, 2014

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Dam it: Feds say US can double hydropower
New DoE report shows that the Grand Canyon and other major gorges and rivers across US may be ideal for hydropower development.
Bobby Magill

May 5, 2014

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Demand, emissions and wholesale prices still going down
Coal fired generation at record low in Australia, as wind generation hits record high of 4.6 per cent. Emissions and costs also fall.
Hugh Saddler

May 5, 2014

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What hope green energy? Hockey says turbines “utterly offensive”
Hockey describes wind turbines near Lake George as “utterly offensive” and appears to regret the fact that they have long term contracts and can’t be pulled down. And he promises to scrap the Clean Energy Regulator. Hang on, doesn’t he need that for Direct Action?
Giles Parkinson

May 2, 2014

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Pollie Watch: Joe Hockey reveals true colours on renewables
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey kicks off twitter storm when he labels wind turbines “utterly offensive” and “blight on landscape.”
Leigh Ewbank

May 2, 2014

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Arizona may impose property tax on customers who lease solar panels
A new and bizarre interpretation of state law in Arizona could force customers to pay property taxes on leased solar panels.
Kiley Kroh

May 2, 2014

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Are we heading for a worrying Super El Niño?
Climate researchers are seeing the beginnings of what could be the most powerful El Niño event since 1997/98.
The Conversation

May 2, 2014

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Stand-alone power becomes growing reality for utilities
A future energy market with stand-alone power infrastructure and micro-grids servicing the regions seems inevitable. Networks need a strong relationship with their customers.
Tosh Szatow

May 2, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Global solar PV demand by country
Demand for solar PV has shifted dramatically from Europe and to the world’s three biggest economies.
Giles Parkinson

May 2, 2014

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Yamaha electric motorcycles to enter production in 2016
Production of electric motorcycles by 2016 marks Yamaha’s entry into the growing electric motorcycle market.
Christopher DeMorro

May 2, 2014

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Hunt disputes CEC modeling on renewable energy target
Environment minister Hunt says if renewable energy lowered the cost of wholesale electricity prices, then they wouldn’t need a subsidy. Huh?
Giles Parkinson

May 1, 2014

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Mixed Greens: China, Japan fuel boom in solar silicon demand
Burst of solar panel orders from China and Japan could fuel biggest boom in polysilicon industry since 2011. Plus: Infigen results; Solar Juice deal.
Sophie Vorrath

May 1, 2014

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