Opinion:
¶ Renewable power is under attack because it works and is threatening financially to fossil fuel and nuclear interests. [Deming Headlight]
World:
¶ The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development recognizes the significance of Italian policies for renewable energy in its “Environmental Performance Review: Italy 2013” report. [solarserver.com]
¶ The European Commission’s draft paper on energy targets says the EU must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and increase renewable energy to 30% by 2030. [Reuters]
¶ After taking a hit in 2011 from losing nuclear power plants, E.ON has returned to making a solid profit in 2012. [Expatica Germany]
¶ India’s leading solar project developer, Welspun Energy Ltd., has commissioned Asia’s largest solar power facility in the state of Rajasthan ahead of schedule. [Ecoseed]
US:
¶ Some environmental groups are blocking renewable energy projects [by focusing narrowly on local damage without weighing global impact]. [Forbes]
¶ A study to be published in the journal Energy Policy, finds it possible to power New York state by wind, water and sunlight, while creating jobs and cutting costs. [Siliconrepublic.com]
¶ As national standards require increased use of renewable transportation fuels by 2022, Maine is positioned to be a leader in wood-based cellulosic ethanol production and use. [Bangor Daily News]
¶ Five companies are interested in developing wind farms in the ocean off North Carolina. [News & Observer]
¶ The New York State Senate passed legislation to help encourage the installation of renewable energy technologies by making them more cost efficient and accessible. [Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine]
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