Of its 54 countries, only South Africa has set a net-zero aim – and failure to revamp policies to benefit from a global low-carbon shift may mean Africa misses out on investment LONDON: As more countries, cities, investors and businesses set net-zero emissions goals, they now cover about half of the world’s economy – but […]
Energy dispute deepens between Mexico and foreign allies EU and Canada
In letters that were leaked to Mexican media on Friday, the same day they were sent, the foreign powers said the rules threatened foreign investment in the energy sector. Diplomatic sources confirmed the letters were genuine on Saturday. MEXICO CITY: The European Union and Canada have formally raised concerns to Mexico about rules they say […]
World Bank debars Chinese electrical equipment firm over fraud on Zambia project
The debarment is part of a settlement under which the company acknowledged responsibility for failing to disclose a conflict of interest and other “sanctionable practices,” and agreed to carry out remedial actions, the bank said in a statement WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Wednesday said China-based Liaoning-EFACEC Electrical Equipment Company Limited (LEEEC) would be ineligible […]
On climate, it’s Biden’s green revolution versus Trump’s war on red tape
President Donald Trump, a Republican, has focused on tearing down former President Barack Obama’s climate agenda to free the energy and auto industries from the costs of regulation meant to protect the environment and human health. WASHINGTON: The U.S. presidential election pits a politician who supports environmental regulation and diplomacy to tackle climate change against […]
USDA has more than $400 million still available for renewable energy/energy efficiency loan guarantees
WASHINGTON : Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for financing in a key U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides loan guarantees to help rural small businesses lower their energy costs. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary […]
Catholic Energies, IGS Solar, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington to build huge solar project in Washington DC
WASHINGTON: IGS Solar and Catholic Energies will build the largest solar ground array and pollinator field project approved for construction to-date in the District of Columbia for the benefit of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (CCADW), the organizations jointly announced today. In response to Pope Francis’s call to combat climate change and to serve as good stewards of the environment, CCADW will […]
Coal to dominate India’s grid electricity projected to grow at 4.6-5.6 pct until 2030
India is expected to be among the top growth markets in the world for electricity in the coming decade and is projected to grow at 4.6-5.6 per cent until 2030. The grid electricity requirement is projected to reach 2,057-2,341 TWh (Terawatt-hour) growing at a CAGR of 4.6-5.6 per cent by 2030, a report by a […]
PacifiCorp Proposes Replacing Wyoming Coal Plants With Renewables and Storage
For the first time, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned utility has outlined a plan that could save customers money by retiring coal plants early. But it faces a challenge in Wyoming’s new coal protection law. After years of shielding the economic status of its coal-fired power fleet from public view, utility PacifiCorp is taking the first step […]
Microsoft expands clean energy, connectivity investments in Washington state with Chelan Public Utility District
New agreements enable a zero-carbon headquarters, as Microsoft’s Puget Sound operations will be powered entirely by local hydro REDMOND, Wash. and WENATCHEE, Wash.: Microsoft Corp. today announced new agreements to boost clean energy and connectivity in Washington state. The two agreements with Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) will see Microsoft receive carbon-free electricity to power its Puget Sound […]