Latest Renewable energy policy Stories
Federal Wind and Solar Incentives are Critical, Could be more Cost-Effective SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Federal government support has been crucial to growth in the solar and wind industries. A new report by Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), Supporting Renewables while Saving Taxpayers Money, shows the government could sustain that support at much lower cost to taxpayers, by replacing current tax credits with cash incentives. For example, a...
2H’12 PV Demand to Transition from Major European Countries to APAC and Other Emerging Regions. Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2012 PV demand from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to grow by 80% Y/Y during 2H’12, driven by Q4’12 demand at the 5.3 GW level, according to new research featured in the NPD Solarbuzz Asia Pacific Major PV Markets Quarterly. While major European markets have historically fueled strong year-end PV demand, Q4’12 will represent a transition...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Bryan Crabb has accepted the position of CALSEIA's Executive Director. Mr. Crabb brings a wealth of solar policy, legislative and regulatory experience, and comes to CALSEIA after serving as Director of Government Affairs for both First Solar and OptiSolar. Before joining the solar industry, Crabb served as the California Public Utilities...
TORONTO, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. (OTC:AWSL) wishes to update shareholders regarding Atlantic's FIT projects - both contracted and applied for. ConstructionThe Company continues to move its existing contracts closer to construction, working through issues of timing and connectivity, while preparing for the opening of the Ontario Power Authority's re-submission window for many other projects currently in the application phase. FIT 2.0There has...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the latest supply of power grids, power generation efficiency and movement toward energy-efficient buildings, Africa is at the brink of a green energy revolution - or is it really? The Frost & Sullivan Energy and Power Systems business unit will be hosting a complimentary web conference that will be contextualising the direction and scale of energy investment in Africa. The web conference will take place on 10 July 2012,...
CALGARY, Alberta and MONTREAL, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), a leader in the development and construction of renewable energy projects in Canada, is pleased to announce the completion of SunE Rutley, Ontario's first large-scale solar Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) project. Ontario's FIT programme was established in 2006 by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to stimulate investment in renewable energy projects in the province. (Logo:...
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will present a series of free informational workshops about solar water heating systems and the rebates available through the California Solar Initiative (CSI) - Thermal Program for qualifying systems in single-family residences. The first workshop will be held from 7:30-9 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, at the City of Calabasas Civic Center Founders Hall, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. Attendees will...
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- State Senator Mike Nofs, (R) Battle Creek, is misinformed in his belief that proposed legislation to allow raising the 10% cap on electric competition would hurt Michigan residents. The exact opposite is true. According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, the citizens of Michigan currently pay the highest electric rates in the Midwest. Prior to opening Michigan's electric system to competition in 2000, Michigan's electric...
Tax incentives are not the same when it comes to reducing cost to consumers and investors The State of Illinois is facing an important renewable energy deadline in 2025, and Northwestern University's Harold H. Kung has a piece of advice for Springfield to consider now: Investment Tax Credit. Illinois is obligated to begin increasing its production of electricity from renewable sources, and a significant chunk of that will be wind power. Wind farms are expensive to build, resulting in...
BUTTE, Mont., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) has issued a Notice to Proceed to Compass Wind to move forward with construction on the 40-megawatt Spion Kop Wind Project near the central Montana community of Geyser. The Montana Public Service Commission approved placement of the $86.1 million project into the company's regulated rate base in mid-February. Both the energy and associated renewable energy credits will be...
