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Climate Policy
11-01-2023

Cornwall Insight’s Response to the Announcement of the Energy Bill Discount Scheme
Gareth Miller, CEO at Cornwall Insight said:"Yesterday, the government announced that the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) would be replaced by a less supportive Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) from April 2023. The government have been managing ex
Biobattery
10-01-2023

Enviva Reacts to Dutch Parliament’s Motion on Sustainable Biomass
Enviva Inc., the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, on Jan. 5 issued the following statement regarding the Dutch Parliament’s motion on sustainably sourced biomass.Enviva fully supports the principle that fi
EV Market
09-01-2023

The IRS Answers All Your EV Tax Credit Questions — Sort Of
In an effort to clear up confusion about the new federal tax credit for electric cars, the IRS has issued new guidelines for taxpayers.People have a lot of questions about the new EV federal tax credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act. It’
Wind Farm
09-01-2023

Horse Heaven Wind Farm Environmental Draft Released
The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) has released its environmental impact statement about the proposed massive Horse Heaven Hills wind farm project.Now, the public has until February 1st to respond and commentThe EIS (environmental impact
Climate Policy
09-01-2023

French Renewable Energy Law: MPS Must Rise to the Challenge and Help Boost Energy Security
On 10 January France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a bill intended to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects. But some Members of Parliament could be tempted to keep or introduce unhelpful amendments to the text causing
Energy Subsidies
05-01-2023

Only N3.36 Trillion Has Been Earmarked for Fuel Subsidy in 2023 Budget – Finance Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has revealed that only N3.36 trillion was earmarked for fuel subsidy in Nigeria’s 2023 budget.She disclosed this during a Public Presentation and breakdown of the 2023 Appropriation Act
Energy Subsidies
04-01-2023

January Solar Policy Snapshots
A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.New Mexico’s new interconnection ruling is one of the most progressive for solar + storage in the nation.Georgia PSC declines to expand monthly solar netting pilot programOn Dec.
Energy Taxation
02-01-2023

Lula Decrees Extension For Tax Exemption On Fuels In Brazil
General view as Brazil's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech after being sworn in at the National Congress, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 1, 2023. REUTERS/Jacqueline LisboaBrazil's newly sworn-in President Luiz Inacio
Net Zero Emission
31-12-2022

Companies Must Lead Net Zero In 2023 As Governments Are Paralysed
COP conferences consistently serve as a reminder of governmental action paralysis. Chris Hocknell, CEO of sustainability consultancy Eight Versa, says that 2023 must be the year that corporations finally take the lead.COP conferences consistently serve as
Energy Subsidies
28-12-2022

UK Government Borrows £22BN to Fight Energy Crisis
That’s according to official data from the ONSImage: Deatonphotos / ShutterstockSupporting UK households with paying their energy bills this year saw the government borrow a record £22 billion by November.That’s according to
Hydrogen Technology
28-12-2022

Hydrogen Not the Net Zero Solution, MPS Say
The lack of infrastructure and cost of producing green hydrogen make it a niche fuel, they argueImage: EMECHydrogen is not the answer to net zero.That’s according to MPs from the Commons Science and Technology Committee, arguing that the fuel wi
Energy Taxation
28-12-2022

‘Electricity Generator Levy Threat to Renewable Investment’
The REA says the windfall tax could slow growth towards net zeroImage: ShutterstockThe government’s plans for the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) threaten hundreds of millions of pounds of renewable investment.That’s the claim of the
Nuclear Reactor
23-12-2022

Romanian Government Approves Draft Law For Cernavoda Expansion
A draft law on the agreement to build two new reactors at Romania’s Cernavoda NPP was adopted by the government on 19 December and will now be submitted to parliament for approval of the agreement signed earlier between the state and Cernavoda o
Climate Policy
20-12-2022

Flanders Considers Banning Combustion Vehicles From 2035
From 2031, diesel cars will no longer be allowed to enter the environmental zones of the Flemish cities of Antwerp and Ghent, and from 2035 no petrol cars will be allowed either. This means that the tightening of the environmental zones there will be some
Energy Taxation
18-12-2022

Inflation Reduction Act: What Manufacturers Need To Know About New Clean Energy Tax Credits
Inside a JinkoSolar Smart Facility (Courtesy: JinkoSolar)Manufacturers should consider seeking Section 48C Advanced Energy Project Credit allocations, recently provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, with guidance coming out in February 2023. Capped at $
Nuclear Power Plant
18-12-2022

ACORE Encourages Diversity In Domestic Solar Manufacturing Buildout
As the U.S. renewable energy economy expands, intentional commitments for equitable economic and workforce development will be critical to achieving the nation’s just transition objectives and building a diverse domestic manufacturing supply cha
United States
16-12-2022

ACP: US Government Is Helping Utilities Lower Costs For Consumers
Cover of the Clean Energy Investing in America report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP).In just the last three months, over $40 billion of new grid-scale clean energy investments have been announced, a new report from the American Clean Powe
Offshore Wind Power
16-12-2022

New Zealand Gov’t Plans to Have Offshore Renewables Regulations In Place by 2024, Temporarily Halts Granting Oil Exploration Permits
Ensuring we have the right settings in place to encourage development of offshore renewable infrastructure will enable us to deliver net zero emissions by 2050. – Megan Woods, New Zealand Energy and Resources MinisterNew Zealand’s Gove
Nuclear Policy
16-12-2022

Energy Policy For The Long Haul
While news of nuclear new build is welcome, will it also finally establish the long-term pipeline that the world needs?As the UK, like much of Europe, hovers on the brink of blackouts and faces stratospheric rises in energy costs, news that the government
Nuclear Power Plant
16-12-2022

Decision To Terminate Contract For Construction Of Hanhikivi-1 NPP Unlawful
The Dispute Review Board has issued its verdict on Fennovoima Oy’s decision to terminate the contract for the construction of Hanhikivi-1 NPP. The verdict maintains that Rosatom’s complaint is founded – the termination of the
LNG
16-12-2022

ICE Warns It Could Relocate Gas Trading Out Of EU If Bloc Caps Price
A screen displays the ticker symbol and logo for Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 1, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoBRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Intercontinental Exchange has warne
United States
15-12-2022

ACP Statement On Building American Energy Security Act of 2022
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP Interim CEO and Chief Advocacy Officer in support of the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022:This permitting reform proposal would speed our countr
Hydrogen Project
14-12-2022

Highlighting Safety Standards For Hydrogen In Power Generation
Image credit: 123rf.comHydrogen has been handled and used in a safe manner for decades by industries for refining petroleum, treating metals, producing fertilisers, and processing food by using strict control systems and safety guidelines.However, as hydr
China
12-12-2022

China's 2050 Power Could Be Zero Carbon For Under 1% of GDP: Study
A new study in Nature Communications; Cost increase in the electricity supply to achieve carbon neutrality in China calculates the total new expenditure needed to replace fossil fuels for electricity by 2050
Net Zero Emission
08-12-2022

EU Agrees Law to Make Airlines Pay More to Pollute
The European Union reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday on a law to increase the price that airlines have to pay when they emit planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions, adding pressure to the sector to shift away from fossil fuels.

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