Regulation

Hydropower Plant

Brochu stepping down as president and CEO of Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sophie Brochu, announced to the president of the board of directors that she will end her ter…

Energy Subsidies

Scotland on Mission to Become ‘Renewables Powerhouse’ Contemplates No New Oil & Gas Policy

In pursuit of accelerating the transition to clean energy, the Scottish government has released a draft energy strategy, which aims to shape the country’s…

Power Construction

Sedler Takes Over Interconnector Division of National Grid Ventures

Rebecca Sedler. Image courtesy National Grid VenturesNational Grid Ventures has announced that Rebecca Sedler will take over as managing director of Interconnec…

Climate Policy

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 supportiv…

Electric Car

What You Need to Know for Your Next Hybrid or Electric Vehicle Purchase

The sheer number of available options can make the idea of switching to a hybrid or electric vehicle daunting for many people. Credit: ShutterstockAs part of it…

Biobattery

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&rs…

EV Market

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 ques…

Wind Farm

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 proj…

Climate Policy

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 Parl…

Energy Subsidies

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 d…

Energy Subsidies

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 + stora…

Energy Taxation

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, Janua…

Net Zero Emission

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…

Nuclear Reactor

Should the Pentagon Invest in Microreactors?

(imaginima/Getty Images; NASA)It’s not clear whether the Department of Defense should continue to develop new types of microreactors — primarily because …

Energy Subsidies

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 …