Business Edition
nr 86
February 7, 2008
Special:
EU green certificates market doubled in 2007
In 2007, the issuing, international transfer and redemption of green certificates in Europe has more than doubled compared to the previous year. Hydro power continued to rank top with 93% of all certificates issued. An analysis. Read more
“Finance ministers should influence climate policies”
Finance Ministers of the EU Member States should influence the choice and design of climate policies, as these will substantially affect the overall costs of climate action. This is the main message of a recent report by the Economic Policy Committee (EPC), prepared for next week's Council of Finance Ministers. Read more
Dutch PV receives 33 cents per kilowatt-hour premium
Dutch owners of solar panels connected to the power grid can expect a government subsidy of €0.33 per kilowatt-hour. Today the Dutch government published the premiums for different kinds of renewable power and gas. Read more
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell slightly in 2006
The British government announced on Thursday that UK emissions of greenhouse gases fell by half a percent in 2006. Read more
European wind market growth thanks to Spain
Wind energy was the fastest growing power-generating technology in Europe in 2007, showing an 18% growth to reach a total installed capacity of 56,535 MW. Read more
Hawaii climate conference ends without concrete targets
At a US-sponsored conference of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters on Wednesday, delegates failed to establish concrete targets for emissions cuts. However, participants did praise the “new willingness” by the United States to discuss possible solutions. Read more
EU launches €1.6 billion clean aircraft technology plan
Some of the biggest names in European industry have begun a €1.6 billion public-private partnership with the EU to produce greener aircraft. The aim is a drastic reduction of the environmental impact of aviation, the European Commission announced yesterday. Read more
Editorial: Two hearts in one chest
Regarding sustainable energy and climate issues, the United States has two hearts. While the Bush administration maintains its position as the renegade in the international climate negotiations, the renewable energy market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Read more
In Brief
- Wall Street banks set CO2 standard for power plants
- Bush requests €800 million for energy efficiency and renewables in 2009
- Commission proposes European Environmental Information System
- London launches low emission zone for lorries
- Ambitious energy policies in Philippines, Malaysia
- UK government wants tips on ‘renewable’ heating
- Website compares carbon emissions of world’s power plants
- Iberdrola to expand renewables portfolio
- Indian Suzlon Energy moves managers to Netherlands
- 450 MW coal/biomass power unit in Poland
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