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Coal

Why renewables will be cheaper than coal: Here are the numbers
The price of new-build renewable energy is expected to fall significantly relative to new-build coal energy in coming years.
Ken Baldwin

Sep 27, 2017

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Governments

UK’s ‘stunning Sunday’ of 70% low-carbon power offers glimpse of near future
Sunny and windy Sunday afternoon in the U.K. sees carbon intensity power production level fall below 100g of CO2 per kWh for first time ever, gifting country’s energy market glimpse into future power generation mix.
Ian Clover

Jun 21, 2017

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Policy & Planning

Trump’s advisors divided over commitment to Paris climate accord
White House says decision on remaining in Paris climate accord will be made by end of May, when world leaders gather for G7 Summit in Italy.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

May 3, 2017

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Clinton V Trump: Where will US energy policy go next?
With just over 70 days left until the general election, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump offer voters two very different visions for the country’s energy agenda and the future of renewables.
Andy Beck

Aug 31, 2016

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Solar

Put politics aside – it’s time to take the power back
Solar power and battery storage are already challenging conventional electricity generation and distribution models. This transition to clean energy is happening in spite of government policy, not because of it.
Tim Bray

Jul 20, 2016

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Australia’s Coalition government lacks serious plan for future beyond coal
Major utilities, the market operator, academics and business people are calling for a plan to close coal burning power stations. But the Coalition government does not have one.
Hannah Aulby

Jun 30, 2016

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Future is hi-tech, high value-added and non-energy-intensive
Despite the overall bear market in 2015, high tech virtual companies have boomed. So what are the implications of this for the energy sector?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 25, 2016

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