University of Utah Commits to 50% Renewable Electricity from Solar & Geothermal
The University of Utah has announced Tuesday that it intends to reduce its total carbon emissions by 25% by sourcing 50% of its electricity needs from solar PV and geothermal energy sources. Announced on Tuesday, this week the University of…
500 Megawatt Solar Tender In India Scrapped Due To High Tariffs, Poor Response
The state of Tamil Nadu has scrapped another 500 megawatt solar power tender, citing higher tariff bids and poor response by prospective project developers. According to media reports, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has asked all bidders…
Government Delivers £557m Green Energy Boost Ahead of Clean Growth Strategy Launch
The government has announced a further £557m of support for green energy projects ahead of the imminent launch of its flagship Clean Growth Strategy, which is expected later this week. Building on the sharp cost reductions in offshore wind seen…
Oxford Plans to Leapfrog London with World’s First Zero Emission Zone
Oxford is planning to steal a march on London to become the UK city with the most ambitious plans to tackle air pollution, authorities announced yesterday. The city unveiled plans for the 2020 introduction of what it claims will be…
Reports: All Dutch Coal Plants to Close by 2030 as Coalition Deal Finalised
The Netherlands has become the latest country to signal an end to coal-fired power, reportedly setting a date to close all its coal plants by 2030 as part of a deal between political parties to form a coalition government. Months…
Plastic Bottle Deposit Return Scheme Could Save England’s Councils £35m a Year
Councils across England could save up to £35m every year if the government introduces a deposit return scheme [DRS] for plastic bottles and other drinks containers, according to a new report. Earlier this month environment secretary Michael Gove told the…
Copenhagen Mayor Wants to Phase Out Diesel Cars: ‘It’s Not a Human Right to Pollute the Air for Others’
Copenhagen’s mayor proposed a ban on new diesel cars entering the city’s environmental zone, a low-emission area that basically covers the whole of the capital, as early as 2019. “It’s not a human right to pollute the air for others,”…