Foreign Affairs (subscription) The Other Green MovementForeign Affairs (subscription)After years of exclusion from the global financial system, Iran is pushing foreign firms to invest in its massive oil and gas holdings. But there's another part of Iran's energy economy that's opening up: its renewables sector. Iran has good reasons to … and more » Brought to […]
Lawmakers Push for More Renewable Energy Production – Reno Public Radio
Reno Public Radio Lawmakers Push for More Renewable Energy ProductionReno Public RadioRight now, Nevada gets about 23 percent of its electricity from renewable sources like solar, wind and geothermal specifically. But there's currently a push in the Nevada Legislature that would require utility providers to generate more green energy.The train has left the station on […]
Houston Has No Problem with Renewable Energy – ENGINEERING.com
ENGINEERING.com Houston Has No Problem with Renewable EnergyENGINEERING.comMany US cities are increasing their green energy goals, with some, like Chicago, shooting for 100% renewable energy by the year 2025. Further south, Houston says, "We have NO problem," with nearly 90% of its municipal electricity already being …Fossil fuel expert to deliver keynote address WednesdayTimes Record […]
Does “green energy” have hidden health and environmental costs? Yes, but not as much – Salon
Salon Does “green energy” have hidden health and environmental costs? Yes, but not as muchSalonReplacing fossil fuel power plants with renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal power, would reduce diverse types of pollution. The magnitude of difference in pollution between fossil and some renewable energy options … Brought to you by Google News. […]
Op-Ed: What Texas can teach America about green energy – CNBC
CNBC Op-Ed: What Texas can teach America about green energyCNBCThe current tenor of the national argument about America's energy future distracts us from a clear realization: Americans, regardless of political affiliation, overwhelmingly value the environment and clean energy. Don't take our word for it. Polling … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest […]
SF’s green energy goal is a decade ahead of target – San Francisco … – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle SF's green energy goal is a decade ahead of target – San Francisco …San Francisco ChronicleAt a time when the federal government is rolling back environmental regulations, we are pushing forward in San Francisco, setting one of the most ambitious … and more » Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of […]
As the US Retreats, China Is Taking the Lead on Green Energy – The Globalist
The Globalist As the US Retreats, China Is Taking the Lead on Green EnergyThe GlobalistChina's two global policy banks — the China Development Bank (CDB) and the Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) — are becoming the largest sources of energy finance for governments across the world. Since 2000, these two Chinese banking institutions … and more » […]
Electrek green energy brief: Goldman Sachs sellings bonds in Japan, Exxon+Shell+Ivanka love Paris, more – Electrek
Electrek Electrek green energy brief: Goldman Sachs sellings bonds in Japan, Exxon+Shell+Ivanka love Paris, moreElectrekGoldman Sachs gaining on $1B in renewable bonds in Japan – The bond market can be a well priced, long term funding source for large volumes of solar power. The global bond market is $100 trillion. That'd be more than enough […]
Microsoft, PSE draft settlement allowing the tech giant to buy green … – Utility Dive
Microsoft, PSE draft settlement allowing the tech giant to buy green …Utility DivePuget Sound Energy, Microsoft and several other parties, including staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, have reached an agreement … and more » Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of the article here
Oregon Senate backs woody biomas as ‘green energy’ – KTVZ
KTVZ Oregon Senate backs woody biomas as 'green energy'KTVZOregon Senate Republicans say adding woody biomass as a recognized source of green energy technologies will help reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in rural Oregon. The proposal, Senate Bill 634, passed the Senate Thursday with unanimous … Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of […]
