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China opens up grid to kick-start distributed clean energy generation

Date

28 February 2013

China’s biggest grid operator today announced that it will grant easier access to the transmission grid for distributed energy fuelled by renewables, in a bid to boost small-scale power generation.
Evan Juska: Judicial nominees could be key to Obama’s second-term climate strategy

Date

28 February 2013

The Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense on Tuesday by a vote of 58-41. But his unusually contentious confirmation hearing suggests that it’s going to be tough sledding ahead for some of President Obama’s other nominees.
Philips' green products make up almost half of total sales

Date

28 February 2013

Member of The Climate Group, Philips, has reported that almost half of its total sales come from its Green Products, accelerating the company towards its 2015 sustainability performance targets.
India approaches 2017 clean energy goal with three year boost driven by wind

Date

26 February 2013

India increased its clean energy capacity by 12.4 gigawatts over the past three years, which has edged it towards its goal of 30 gigawatts of clean energy power by 2017.
Government Accountability Office adds climate change to influential High Risk Report

Date

25 February 2013

For the first time ever, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), the auditing arm of Congress, listed climate change among its top financial risks to the U.S. government.
“We have made a commitment to go 100% renewable energy by 2020”: Steve Howard outlines IKEA’s strategy

Date

25 February 2013

Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA shared the leading retailer’s vision of creating a ‘better everyday life for the many people’ which includes a commitment to go 100% renewable by 2020, in a webinar outlining its sustainability strategy.
In the headlines: India's first solar city and Saudi Arabia plans to go green

Date

25 February 2013

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing February 25, 2013.
China to levy a tax on carbon emissions

Date

22 February 2013

China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new set of green taxation policies, including a tax on carbon which will help curb emissions, improve air quality and incentivize the clean energy industry.
New Dow Jones Sustainability Index launched for emerging markets

Date

22 February 2013

A new index has launched that allows investors to measure the performance of emerging markets’ companies’ corporate sustainability for the first time, and will encourage more sustainable business practices across the regions.
The Climate Group awarded US$3.5 million funding to bring light to India's rural communities

Date

22 February 2013

The Climate Group has been awarded US$3.5 million funding from the Dutch Postcode Lottery to deliver Bringing Light to India’s Rural Poor.
Recycling central to China's plans to shift to a circular economy

Date

20 February 2013

The Chinese Government has proposed financial measures aiming to expand the yearly value of its recycling industry and encourage 'green consumption', as part of its plan to shift to a more circular economy.
Talk about clean energy investment live with Michael Liebreich, CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Date

20 February 2013

At 2pm GMT on March 11, you will be able to talk live with Michael Liebreich, CEO, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, in the second of our 2013 series of Twitter Q&As.
Smart grid companies compete for US$66 billion emerging markets opportunity

Date

20 February 2013

Over 400 smart grid suppliers from across 35 emerging economies are competing for leadership of the rapidly expanding smart grid market, which is set to reach a value of US$66 billion by 2023.
Nike sprints ahead in the heated innovation race

Date

19 February 2013

The Climate Group’s Head of Member Engagement, North America, Dasha Rettew, writes about Nike’s recent innovation and sustainability successes and continuing leadership, for our Clean Revolution blog.
Wales demands rapid clean revolution to deliver jobs and economic development

Date

18 February 2013

The Climate Change Commission for Wales has launched its second annual report, which demands a rapid shift to a low carbon economy to deliver jobs and economic development.
Europe could be powered by 40% clean energy in 2030

Date

18 February 2013

By the year 2030, Europe could be producing more than 40% of its power from renewable energy if the right policies are put in place, a new report by Ecofys and WWF finds.
In the headlines: renewable energy systems to be trialled on Necker Island and Quebec orders hybrid buses

Date

18 February 2013

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing February 18, 2013.
Amy Davidsen on Obama's State of the Union: Time to put the climate beyond party politics

Date

15 February 2013

Amy Davidsen, US Director, The Climate Group, comments on President Obama's State of the Union Address, with a closer look at his second-term climate goals.
Obama proposes fund to accelerate electric vehicle pilots

Date

15 February 2013

In his State of the Union address, President Obama proposed the creation of a $2 billion “Energy Security Trust” – a fund to support research and commercial scale pilots for alternative fuel technologies, such as electric and natural gas vehicles. The fund would be financed by federal royalty revenues from new production of oil and natural gas on federal lands.
Christiana Figueres: We cannot afford to wait - we need a Clean Revolution NOW

Date

14 February 2013

Today Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, joined us on Twitter to answer your questions on achieving momentum towards a global climate framework. The #cleanrevolution feed was flooded with excellent questions, of which Christiana answered many. Here is a glimpse of the conversation.
China, US, vie for market leadership in solid growth year for wind energy

Date

13 February 2013

2012 was another strong year for global wind energy, with cumulative capacity growth reaching 19% lead by China and the US, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) latest figures.
President Obama's State of the Union Address: I will speed the transition to more sustainable sources of energy

Date

13 February 2013

President Obama delivered his State of the Union Address at The White House today, which had a big focus on climate change and clean energy issues. Read the key parts.
Evan Juska: How much does the State of the Union Address matter?

Date

12 February 2013

Climate policy advocates, who received President Obama’s inauguration speech with cautious optimism, will no doubt be looking towards his State of the Union (SOTU) address for more details on how he intends to “respond to the threat of climate change.”
US announces $150 million clean energy tax credits to support 'American-made' energy and jobs

Date

12 February 2013

The US Department of Energy and the US Treasury announced the availability of $150 million tax credits for clean energy to further boost American jobs and clean energy production, as part of President Obama’s ‘all-of-the-above’ American energy drive.
Global solar capacity eclipses 100 gigawatt landmark

Date

12 February 2013

The world’s solar electricity capacity eclipsed a 100 gigawatt landmark last year, according to new market figures from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).
EU's Connie Hedegaard, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in search of Europe’s top climate solutions

Date

11 February 2013

Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, has launched a new contest calling for innovative solutions to the climate challenge. Starting from today, The World You Like Challenge welcomes contest submissions of low carbon success stories from across the EU.
Investors representing third of world’s invested capital demand companies disclose their emissions

Date

11 February 2013

Today the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced that a record number of investors making up a combined US$87 trillion in assets, have called for over 5,000 public companies to report on their carbon emissions.
Wind set to power 9 million households in Eastern Europe by 2020

Date

11 February 2013

Wind energy is set to become a leading source of electricity generation in Eastern and Central Europe by 2020 if local governments can cement supporting policies in time, according to a new report by the EWEA.
EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard hails EU budget ‘major step forward’

Date

11 February 2013

Connie Hedegaard, Commissioner for Climate Action for the EU, has hailed the €960 billion EU 2014-20 budget as a ‘major step’ in the battle to tackle climate change.
In the headlines: wind power being built in Norway and Sweden and Turkey expects “huge” investments in renewable power

Date

11 February 2013

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing February 11, 2013.
America is working to 'win clean energy race', Government representatives say

Date

08 February 2013

US non-profit, the National Association of State Energy Officers (NASEO), hosted its annual Energy Outlook Forum in Georgetown, Texas this week, where US Government Energy representatives and businesses alike shared their ambition to win the ‘clean energy race’.
Jim Walker: The end of innovation?

Date

08 February 2013

The Economist magazine recently commented on a range of studies that suggest that the rate of human innovation is coming to an end. “Has the ideas machine broken down?” reviews opinions ranging from Paypal founder Peter Thiel to economist Tyler Cowen.
Clean energy now cheaper than traditional fuels in Australia

Date

08 February 2013

Wind energy now costs less than fossil fuels in generating electricity in Australia, according to a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Evan Juska: Would Congress reject new EPA carbon regulations? A vote would be close.

Date

07 February 2013

As the world’s largest economy and second largest emitter, policy leadership from the United States will be critical in the transition to a Clean Revolution. The Climate Group’s Head of US Policy, Evan Juska analyzes the latest US climate policy developments and trends.
New study reveals exactly how America can reach its 2020 emission reduction goal

Date

07 February 2013

A new study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that the US owns the necessary tools to get it back on track to achieve its goal of cutting emissions 17% by 2020.
China crowned world’s biggest wind market for the fourth year in a row

Date

04 February 2013

China installed more than one third of the world’s new onshore wind capacity in 2012, positioning the nation as the world’s largest wind market.
In the headlines: China increases its solar-power installations and offshore wind in Europe rose by a third

Date

04 February 2013

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing February 4, 2013.
The UN’s CDM passes 6,000 project landmark

Date

04 February 2013

The clean development mechanism (CDM) tool has passed a 6,000 project milestone, with a wind power project in Vietnam.