UNDERSTANDING CARBON CREDITS
UNDERSTANDING CARBON CREDITS By Olawale Akinwumi A couple of years ago, the National Carbon Credit Train was flagged off in Nigeria by the then Minister of Environment, Mr. John Odey. The nationwide campaign on the economic benefits in Climate Change was expected to run through the nation’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According…
National Clean Energy Week marks a turning point for America’s energy future – The Hill
The Hill National Clean Energy Week marks a turning point for America’s energy futureThe HillThe national debate on energy has hit a turning point. This week, dozens of clean energy companies and trade associations have come together in a new way to show the power of clean energy to our economy. The inaugural celebration of…
Bethel earns $10000 grant to promote energy efficiency – Danbury News Times
Danbury News Times Bethel earns $10000 grant to promote energy efficiencyDanbury News TimesBETHEL — The Board of Selectmen voted last week to accept a $10,000 grant for energy saving projects. The town earned the Bright Idea Grant from Clean Energy Communities, a program that allows municipalities to earn points for being energy efficient.
The Energy 202: Trump could punish China over solar panels. But the US solar industry might suffer too. – Washington Post
Washington Post The Energy 202: Trump could punish China over solar panels. But the US solar industry might suffer too.Washington PostBut a key ruling last week in the energy sector could produce tariffs on foreign solar panel-makers, driving a big wedge in the industry as Trump needs to decide whether to apply his “America First”…
France cuts renewable energy grid connection costs – Reuters
France cuts renewable energy grid connection costsReutersPARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) – France will cut the grid connection costs of renewable energy and biogas installations by 40 percent, the energy ministry said in a statement on Monday. It said that the state would spend about 30 million euros ($36 million … and more »
Daily on Energy: Industry rolls out Clean Energy Week – Washington Examiner
Daily on Energy: Industry rolls out Clean Energy WeekWashington ExaminerGroups that form the week’s steering committee include: American Wind Energy Association, Nuclear Energy Institute, American Gas Association, National Hydropower Association, Center for Liquefied Natural Gas, the Solar Energy Industries Association, … and more »
Astronomers Search For Giant Planet On Outer Edges Of Solar System – NPR
Astronomers Search For Giant Planet On Outer Edges Of Solar SystemNPRAstronomers are continuing their search for a giant planet they believe is lurking at the outer reaches of the solar system. Facebook; Twitter. Google+. Email. Get The Stories That Grabbed Us This Week. Delivered to your inbox every Sunday, these are …
President Trump wants protectionist measures against Chinese solar power. That’s going to hurt US firms. – Washington Post
Washington Post President Trump wants protectionist measures against Chinese solar power. That’s going to hurt US firms.Washington PostOn Friday, the U.S. International Trade Commission, a federal body, ruled that U.S. solar manufacturers are being injured by solar product imports. This gives the Trump administration an opportunity to increase duties on imported solar equipment, which …Solar sector…
NASA, international partners consider solar sail for Deep Space Gateway – The Planetary Society (blog)
The Planetary Society (blog) NASA, international partners consider solar sail for Deep Space GatewayThe Planetary Society (blog)It sounds like it comes straight from an Arthur C. Clarke story, but an international team of engineers is considering equipping a future human outpost orbiting the Moon with a solar sail. Harnessing the slight pressure of solar radiation,…
Solar power breakthrough as subsidy-free farm opens – Financial Times
Financial Times Solar power breakthrough as subsidy-free farm opensFinancial TimesThe first solar power farm in the UK to have been built without government subsidy will open on Tuesday in what supporters of renewable energy generation are describing as a “landmark” moment for the industry. A 10 megawatt (MW) solar farm, capable of … and more »