Daily Archives: January 10, 2011

New York’s iconic Empire State Building just became “greener” through a major wind power purchase. The tallest skyscraper in the city recently signed a 2 year contract with Green Mountain Energy to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset the … Continue reading

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The Indian government has quadrupled its renewable energy targets as part of its national plan to reduce economic carbon intensity.  India now aims to install 74.4GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, and to reduce carbon emissions intensity (emissions per … Continue reading

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As China’s 12th Five Year plan (2011-2015) takes effect, lawmakers are focused on transforming China from a net importer of “old” energy such as coal, oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into an exporter of “new” energy and efficiency technologies. … Continue reading

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