2015 - Page 101 of 187 - Renew Economy

A small Iowa town embraces energy independence
How does a single streetscape project turn into a community-wide energy independence effort? Tiny Bloomfield, Iowa, discovered the answer.
David Labrador

Jun 17, 2015

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Proposal to share rooftop solar energy sparks remarkable opposition in Florida
A ballot petition to increase access to solar power in Florida has gotten a lot of heat from groups across the state.
Katie Valentine

Jun 17, 2015

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What if every house had solar PV, and every car was electric?
New Zealand’s biggest power generator imagines a scenario where every home had solar PV, and every car was electric. And it sees no problems.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2015

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Hazelwood owner issues ‘call to arms’ against coal
The owner of Hazelwood, Australia’s dirtiest coal fired power generator, issues a “call to arms” against coal, and also predicts a radical energy transition that will see half of all energy sourced from local wind and solar and battery storage.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2015

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Indonesia flags fivefold boost to renewables spend in 2016
Indonesian govt says state budget for new renewable energy development could rise from $A212m in 2015, to $A1bn next year – a fivefold increase.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 17, 2015

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Spain takes big stick to solar + storage with proposed ‘tax on the sun’
Spanish govt proposes self-consumption fee for solar households that add battery storage that would double the system’s pay-back time. Law would also include an infringement penalty double that for leaking nuclear waste.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 17, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Renewable power companies invite Abbott to visit a real wind farm
Wind farm companies invite Tony Abbott to visit a real wind farm, while Greg Hunt wrestles with aesthetics of a single turbine in his electorate.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2015

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Commentary

Coalition applauds Lambie’s climate denying, pro-nuclear rant
Coalition describes Lambie speech damming climate science and praising nuclear as ‘wonderful’. Leyonjhelm, Madigan and Muir also have their say on proposed renewable cuts.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2015

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Policy & Planning

Australia increasingly isolated on climate policy
Tony Abbott seems unwilling to accept environmental rationale for action on global warming, but he will have to accept economic and geo-political rationales.
Matthew Rose

Jun 17, 2015

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Solar takes hold in Asia, as battery storage grows in Europe, US
Sunny India is set to add more solar power than wind capacity for the first time this financial year.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Jun 17, 2015

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Carnegie Wave’s CETO technology nominated for global sustainability award
Perth-based Carnegie Wave’s CETO wave energy generators selected for shortlist in global Sustainia Awards, for outstanding contributions to a more sustainable future.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 16, 2015

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Paris climate pledges extend carbon budget by …. 8 months
Key IEA report says climate pledges have so far fallen short, extending carbon budget by just 8 months. It has key message for Australia: coal consumption must peak before 2020, Australia’s inefficient coal fleet must be phased out, and wind and solar will underpin new investment to meet climate targets.
Giles Parkinson

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