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Information coming out of China about its renewable energy plans, and prospects for both domestic and international suppliers hoping to continue riding one of the world’s most optimistic growth markets, have commanded headlines in the early weeks of 2013. China … Continue reading

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With the December 31 deadline for the extension of the wind power production tax credit looming, the future of American green energy hands in limbo. The US might to look to other countries that are dedicated to the development of … Continue reading

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The ocean is a tremendous bank of energy. Covering more than two-thirds of our planet, the amount of energy embodied in the ocean’s tides, currents, and waves, could power the world – if we were able to commercialize the technology … Continue reading

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Thomas Friedman’s latest column in the New York Times reaffirms our conviction that energy, climate and resource concerns are of primary importance around the world. Those who are late to the recognize these challenges will be in for a rude … Continue reading

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Many of the world’s leading executives and investors believe in a strong connection between the economy and the environment. Talk of a “political battle” between the two major focal areas is mere “nonsense,” says Mark Vachon, Vice President of GE’s … Continue reading

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The Chinese government’s “Second National Assessment Report on Climate Change” warns of significant risks to agriculture and water resources as a result of a changing climate. Global warming may reduce crop yields, shrink rivers and increase the frequency of damaging … Continue reading

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The oil-rich nation of Norway has announced significant financial commitments to support broader global access to energy and the development of a new carbon marketplace. As part of its “Energy+ Partnership” with the UK, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and … Continue reading

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Investing in clean energy, expanding energy efficiency programs and harnessing America’s vast natural gas resources received considerable emphasis in President Obama’s State of the Union Address.  Below are key excerpts from his speech: Natural Gas “…nowhere is the promise of … Continue reading

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Solar power installations in the United States have reached record highs this year.  As we reported previously, third quarter photovoltaic installations rose by 40%, bringing total installed capacity above 1GW for the first time in U.S. history. As the year … Continue reading

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Third quarter photovoltaic (PV) installations in the United States increased 40%, says a report released recently by the trade group Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and research firm GTM Research. Q3 2011 installations were 449.2MW, up from 324.3MW during the … Continue reading

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