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Renewable Energy Helps Michigan
In 2008, Michigan passed energy legislation that required big utility companies to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from clean, renewable energy. Fast-forward to 2018: Michigan gets more than 10 percent of our electricity from clean, renewable sources, like…
Shell Continues Renewable Investment Spree With UK Solar PPA
Shell has continued its recent investment spree in the clean energy sector this week, announcing a Power Purchase Agreement in England which will make it the single off-taker from the largest solar farm in the country, the 69.8 megawatt Bradenstoke…
Reports: Norway Targets Electric Power for All Short Haul Flights by 2040
Norway is aiming to be the first country in the world to switch to 100 per cent electric planes for short-haul flights, the country’s airport operator Avinor has announced. Norway’s national broadcaster NRK reported reported that the company wants all…
EU Lawmakers Back More Ambitious Renewables, Energy Saving Goals
European lawmakers approved draft measures on Wednesday to reform the power market and reduce energy consumption that envisage more ambitious climate goals, setting the stage for tough talks with reluctant EU member states. Under the plan backed by the European…
Worldwide Clean Energy Investments Hit $333.5 Billion Last Year
Global investment in renewable energy hit $333.5 billion in 2018, the second-highest on record, according to a new analysis from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). That’s a 3 percent jump from 2016 and 7 percent short of the $360 billion…
Australia Secured Record Clean Energy Investment In 2017
Australia recorded its best ever clean energy investment year in 2017, according to new figures from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, taking in $9 billion in 2017, up 150% on 2016 and lifting Australia to 7th position in terms of global…
McKinsey: Renewables and EV Boom will Struggle to Move World Onto 2C Pathway
Renewables are set to dominate the global energy market and demand for electric vehicles will soar over the next decade, but neither industry will make fast enough progress to ensure the world meets targets to limit temperature increases to well…