Energy Subsidies
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Russia’s Exalted Dream of Coal-Export Expansion Is at Risk
Russian coal-industry has recently taken a surprising financial dip as demand from China plummets and renewable energy is fast becoming a preferred resource. Even ... -
CanadaClimate & SocietyEnergy PoliticsEnergy SubsidiesJurisdictionsNon-Renewable EnergyPipelines/Rail TransportTar Sands/Oil Sands
Alberta Investment Manager ‘Nauseous’ Over Harper Defeat
In anticipation of a Conservative Party loss in Canada’s federal election, at least one Calgary-based investment manager claimed he was in danger of losing ... -
Climate & SocietyClimate Policy/Meetings/NegotiationsEnergy PoliticsEnergy SubsidiesICYMIIndiaJurisdictionsLegal & RegulatoryPost-Carbon Transition
The Cost of India’s Climate Pledge
India’s commitment to slash its greenhouse gases will be dependent on some important conditions, according to Politico’s Eric Wolff. Without US$2.5 trillion over the ... -
Climate & SocietyClimate Action/"Blockadia"Energy SubsidiesEuropeGeneral RenewablesICYMIJurisdictionsPost-Carbon TransitionRenewable EnergySub-National Governments
Robin Hood Energy Helps City Save on Their Utility Bills
Robin Hood Energy, a Nottingham-based energy company using a not-for-profit model, aims to save each participant up to US$355 a year on their utility ... -
Climate & SocietyEnergy SubsidiesEuropeFinance & InvestmentGeneral RenewablesICYMIJurisdictionsPost-Carbon TransitionRenewable Energy
Sweden Wants to Be First 100% Renewable Country
Sweden generates two-thirds of its energy from renewable sources and aims to be the first country to be entirely powered by renewables. Sweden plans ... -
CanadaClimate & SocietyEnergy PoliticsEnergy SubsidiesICYMIJurisdictionsNon-Renewable EnergyOil & GasTar Sands/Oil Sands
Three-Quarters of Tar Sands Producing at a Loss
More than three-quarters of Alberta tar sands output of 2.2 million barrels of crude is being produced at a loss at current prices, shows ... -
Climate & SocietyDemand & DistributionElectricity GridEnergy SubsidiesFinance & InvestmentICYMILegal & Regulatory
California Gets Serious About Grid Integration
Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission released a proposal that could radically reorganize how the state manages planning, and pay for the integration ... -
Study Provides Insight on Biofuel Industry
An economic impact study published by POET, one of the largest producers of ethanol, highlighted the crucial role that biofuels play in the health ... -
California Energy Measures Fail to Create Jobs
After three years, California still has not created the jobs promised when voters passed a ballot measure to raise taxes on corporations to help ... -
California Saved Billions in Utility Costs
According to the NRDC, over the last 40 years, California has been investing in energy efficiency initiatives costing them US$1 billion per year. These ... -
60% of Utility Companies Considering Net Metering
More than half of utilities say they are internally reviewing their net-metering policies, according to Black & Veatch’s annual survey of electric utilities. When ... -
Auto & Alternative VehiclesChinaClimate & SocietyDemand & DistributionEnergy SubsidiesFinance & InvestmentICYMIJurisdictionsPost-Carbon Transition
China Plans ‘California-style Switch’ to Hybrid Cars
China is preparing a new incentive to encourage automakers and consumers to use electric and hybrid vehicles, inspired by California’s efforts to promote a ... -
Direct Energy Efficiency to the Middle Class
In a recent paper by Koichiro Ito, published in the journal Economic Policy, an old energy incentive program from California was shown to offer ... -
Climate & SocietyCoalEnergy SubsidiesJurisdictionsNon-Renewable EnergyOil & GasRenewable EnergySolarUnited StatesWind
Candidate Jeb Bush on Energy Subsidies: ‘Cut ‘Em All’
Republican presidential candidate raised eyebrows last week by suggesting the United States eliminate all its energy subsidies—for wind and solar, oil and gas. -
Climate & SocietyEnergy SubsidiesFinance & InvestmentJobsJurisdictionsRenewable EnergyUnited StatesWind
U.S. Senate Committee Brings Back Wind Production Tax Credit
The Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind power projects will be extended through December 31, 2016 under a draft tax package released last week ...
