Asia agrees on “Green Growth” framework

As preparation for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December, Asian countries on Sept. 11 (Manila time) issued a declaration that seeks to encourage countries to establish the appropriate institutional framework towards the shift to

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Australia to restrict importation of HCFC-charged air-conditioning

In Australia, a restriction on the importation of air conditioning equipment pre-charged with hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants is being considered by the government. Being a party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, an international

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New Zealand launches funds for small-scale renewables

New Zealand’s potential developers of small-scale, distributed generation projects may now apply for grants that will help complete their detailed feasibility studies and eventually fund their development. Called the Distributed Generation Fund (DGF), and to be run by the Energy Efficiency

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RFPs for 35 MW of clean power for NY village issued

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced the issuance of a request for proposal (RFP) for 35 megawatts (MW) of clean power to help meet the energy needs of the village of Solvay’s Electric Department in Onondaga County. The needed power would add up to the

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Australian green party to create 125 local green jobs

The Australian Greens party is about to create 125 local “green” opportunities for South Australia, the party said. This was announced by Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at the launching of the Local Jobs package recently which includes a funding of more than 3.5 million Australian

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UK: West Midland region setting good low carbon economy trends

UK’s Energy and Climate Change State Minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, speaking before the West Midlands Business Council last Friday, lauded the UK region’s low carbon economy and local programs for combating climate change. “The West Midlands is already taking on the challenge

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Canada: ecoENERGY pours 72.8 million Canadian dollars for Husky Energy

Up to 72.8 million Canadian dollars (US $66 million) will be invested by Canada for the production of ethanol in Husky Energy’s plant in Minnedosa, Manitoba, the government announced last week. Grain-based ethanol can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%

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Solar trade conflict between China, U.S. ‘unacceptable’ – SEIA

The Solar Energy Industries Association is working to diffuse the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and Chinese governments in responding to the latter’s assertion that six state-level U.S. renewable energy programs violate global trade rules. “The escalating trade conflict in the global solar industry will ultimately hurt the entire market at a time when solar energy is on the cusp of widespread adoption,” said SEIA president and chief executive Rhone Resch in a statement.

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AE Biofuels, Pearson Fuels to build ethanol stations out of DOE grant

AE Biofuels, Inc. and its partner Pearson Fuels have been awarded a US $6.9-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) through its Clean Cities program for the development of its alternative fuels project in California. The Clean Cities program aims to advance the economic, environmental

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Pennsylvania boosting investments in renewables, says DCED Deputy Sec. Sider

Even with over US $600 million already invested in alternative energy and alternative fuels, and expectations to leverage around $3.5 billion in private investment and create 13,000 green jobs in the state, Pennsylvania is increasing its investments in the renewable energy sector.

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