2015 - Page 77 of 187 - Renew Economy

Obama’s clean power plan will actually lower consumer energy bills
A new study examines how states can reduce carbon pollution cheaply while also keeping household energy prices low.
Ari Phillips

Jul 31, 2015

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Investors have lost their shirts on Peabody; now taxpayers are in the line of fire
The problems created by a global coal giant have become a public concern.
Tim Buckley

Jul 31, 2015

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Without a carbon price, we need a fairer price for solar
The Victorian Essential Services Commission has proposed a reduction in the rate rooftop solar generators will receive for the electricity they supply to the grid.
Dylan McConnell

Jul 31, 2015

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Europe offshore wind industry shatters construction record
Europe’s offshore wind industry has shattered previous installation records in the first half of 2015.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 31, 2015

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Bombora: Taking a new direction on the renewable energy wave
Bombora shows the renewables sector that it’s okay to mix business and leisure as the Ryan brothers look to bring their unique technology to market.
Autodesk Cleantech Series

Jul 31, 2015

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Brand new German coal plant worth just one euro
The new hard coal plant going up in Hamm, Germany is apparently worthless and may never go into operation.
Craig Morris

Jul 30, 2015

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Why rooftop solar may be worth three times price of grid power
Study commissioned by Maine Public Utility Commission drops bombshell, valuing distributed solar at 33c/kWh, far above state’s grid price.
David Labrador

Jul 30, 2015

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Sustainable oil from algae: the technology is ready, but what about the politics?
The main requirements for making algae biofuel are: lots of sunlight, plenty of space, and easy access to the sea. Australia is an algae gardener’s paradise.
Bojan Tamburic and Arunima Malik

Jul 30, 2015

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Renewables

Bullish on renewable energy? So is the Pope, Walmart, Obama, Google….
The ever-growing list of supporters of strong renewable energy goals includes Fortune 500 companies, investment banks, utilities, presidents, and the Pope.
Rachel Cleetus

Jul 30, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

72% of US 2014 residential solar is third-party owned
New figures from GTM Research have revealed that, of the 1.2 gigawatts of residential solar installed in the US in 2014, 72% was third-party owned.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 30, 2015

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Community-owned utility plans to lead solar, storage revolution
A community-owned retailer aims to tap into the energy revolution taking place in our homes and businesses – and the community desire for change.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 30, 2015

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Tesla Model X set to arrive in Australia 2016, as orders open
Australian drivers can now order a Telsa Model X, with the long-awaited all-electric SUV with ‘falcon-wing’ doors due to arrive on Australian roads in 2016.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2015

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