Silvio Marcacci, Author at Renew Economy

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Fossil fuels fail during massive winter storm in US, as 21 gigawatts goes missing in big freeze
There were no blackouts, but the generator outages in Winter Storm shows why the U.S. Department of Energy’s pro-fossil fuel policies are a problem.
Silvio Marcacci

Jan 28, 2026

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California carbon market nets $1 billion for clean energy
Sales from linked California-Quebec carbon markets show they can expand and remain strong through smart design, even with nearly triple the number of permits for sale.
Silvio Marcacci

Mar 13, 2015

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North American carbon markets link in $500m clean energy investment
The $500m raised highlights the potential for expansion and international system linkages to fight climate change.
Silvio Marcacci

Dec 16, 2014

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The world’s $7.7 trillion renewable energy boom
Global energy markets facing watershed moment as BNEF predicts two thirds of new investment to 2030 will be in renewable energy.
Silvio Marcacci

Jul 2, 2014

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… and why China has announced a national carbon market
China announces it would launch a national carbon market in 2018 based on the 6 regional pilot programs launched in past year.
Silvio Marcacci

Jun 2, 2014

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Is 3,000 MW of new Nigeria solar power a model to end energy poverty?
Nigeria has signed a series of agreements to develop and operate 3,000 MW of utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants over the next five years.
Silvio Marcacci

May 15, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Global green jobs surge to 6.5 mln
IRENA data shows 800,000 new green jobs created in 2013, boosting overall number employed in clean energy economy to 6.5 million at end 2013.
Silvio Marcacci

May 14, 2014

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US energy efficiency programs cost just 2c/kWh saved
America’s most comprehensive study of energy efficiency costs has found programs paid for by utility customers cost just two cents per kWh of power saved.
Silvio Marcacci

Mar 26, 2014

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Biggest grid in US could reach 30% renewables by 2026
Renewables could provide up to 30% of electricity for the 13 states covered by the biggest grid system in the US by 2026.
Silvio Marcacci

Mar 10, 2014

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2013 wind energy installations stall in US, surge in China
Worldwide wind energy capacity has more than doubled over the past five years and is set to gust ahead in 2014 led by installation booms in China and US.
Silvio Marcacci

Feb 7, 2014

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10 US cities making massive emissions cuts through energy efficiency
Building emissions cause local air quality issues, threatening public health, but are also responsible for pouring out 40% of US emissions.
Silvio Marcacci

Jan 31, 2014

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Controlled EV charging cuts power costs 50% – even more with wind
Research finds the potential to improve electricity grid efficiency by combining EV use and renewable energy is significant.
Silvio Marcacci

Jan 29, 2014

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