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Investment
Gas-Fired PowerGen: Natgas & The Renewables
While non-hydro renewable-derived electricity’s share of the power grid has grown, natural gas’ share is growing by more—and as power demand itself has risen.
Renewables
Australia’s Northern Territory Gives Major Status To Solar Plan By Singapore's Sun Cable
Australia's Northern Territory has given major project status to an ambitious plan to transmit 3 gigawatts (GW) of solar power to Singapore by subsea cable, its chief minister said on July 20.
Investment
N.Y. Governor Signs Climate Bill
Measure will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050; state also awards two wind power contracts.
Legislation
Solar Sector Launches Lobbying Push To Preserve Key Subsidy
Extending the subsidy and not defaulting to a phaseout has significant Democratic support but is opposed by Sen. Grassley.
Policy & Regulations
Vineyard Wind To Request Superseding Order From Massachusetts Department Of Environmental Protection
Vineyard Wind said July 15 it will request a superseding order from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to overturn denial of the project’s application before the Edgartown Conservation Commission.
Renewables
Column: Can AI Solve Renewable Energy's Problems? India May Show The Way
To make such a large-scale build out of renewable energy viable in India over the next decade, the country will have to make its electricity grid more responsive and integrated.
Investment
Consumer Awareness Helping Create Opportunities For Solar, Wind In Texas
Panelists during Solar Power Texas conference believe competition and knowledgeable consumers have opened the door for vast opportunities in solar and other renewable-related businesses.
Private Equity
Maersk Parent Company Enters Renewables With Wind Farm Acquisition
The acquisition of KK Wind Solutions marks a new direction for A.P. Moller, a family-owned company that has built its business on the shipping and oil industry.
Business
How Is Trust Affecting The Bottom Line?
Declining returns and growing demand for cleaner energy and sustainable products are impacting stakeholder trust in oil and gas companies.
Exploration & Production
Energy Producers Join Hunt For ‘Cleaner Barrels’
The greenhouse impact of simply producing oil and gas is under closer scrutiny, which is driving individual producers to search for “cleaner” barrels.