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Future of Solar and Wind Power May Hinge on Federal Aid
Ramin Rahimian for The New York Times SUNNY DAYS A boy playing near SunRun solar panels on his home in Mill Valley, Calif. SunRun benefits from federal grants, expiring soon. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News IFFY FORECAST Setting up a wind turbine … Continue reading
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Tagged Coal, fossil fuels, Fuel Cells, Gas, Oil, Solar Energy, Tax Credit, USA, Wind Energy
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New concerns bring fresh hope for renewable energy
A decade ago, renewable energy was viewed as an unwelcome offspring of fossil fuels, but the recent establishment of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicates that governments worldwide are taking “renewables” seriously. With mounting concerns about climate change and … Continue reading
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Tagged Clean Energy, Denmark, fossil fuels, Germany, Oil, Solar Energy, Spain, Wind Energy
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Japan Quake Is Causing Costly Shift to Fossil Fuels
Max Hodges for The New York Times The Yokosuka power plant creates 900,000 kilowatts of electricity, and abundant fumes. YOKOSUKA, Japan — The half-century-old, oil-fueled power generators here had been idle for more than a year when, a day after … Continue reading
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Tagged Coal, fossil fuels, Geothermal, Japan, Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy, Oil, Solar Energy, TEPCO, Wind Energy
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Bold target set for offshore wind power but sceptics see hidden nuclear subsidy
Reforms intended to encourage industry investment in low-carbon energy, which may include nuclear power Wind turbines off the coast of north Lincolnshire. Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian The government will lay out plans on Tuesday to create a huge … Continue reading
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Tagged Climate Change, fossil fuels, Investment, Wind, Wind Energy, Wind Power
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