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GWEC Secretary General Steve Sawyer interview with Cleantech Investor
“The problem with local content requirements for us is that we are faced with two conflicting imperatives: one, to deliver the largest quantity of carbon-free electrons at the lowest possible price; and two, to create local jobs and industries. We are constantly being accused of ‘living on subsidies’, even though renewable energy subsidies pale in comparison to the …
May 22, 2013 |
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CEC Media Release: Renewables the light at the end of the power price tunnel
Australia needs to invest in clean energy to maximise the economic potential for gas exports and ensure energy affordability for domestic users, the Clean Energy Council’s Chief Executive David Green told a power and utilities conference in Sydney this morning.
Mr Green said easing power price rises may not be the light at the end of the …
May 22, 2013 |
Posted in News
China’s emissions cap proposal – a transformative step in the fight against climate change?
China is proposing to set a cap on greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2016. National carbon tax proposal is part of a new package of environmental protection taxes and would also include taxes to encourage conservation of coal and water.
China’s centralised decision-making could deliver a national market-based climate policy ahead of United Sates, where divided government and anti-tax sentiment, …
May 22, 2013 |
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Steve Sawyer: No Debate
More than 97% of articles published in the peer reviewed literature supported the notion that human activity is causing climate change
The notion in the media (and hence, in public opinion) that there is a ‘scientific debate’ about whether or not human activity is changing the climate reminds me of an old campaign poster from Canada: “14% of Canadians …
May 17, 2013 |
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Chile environmental body OKs 310 MW wind farm project
Climate Spectator
Chile’s environmental regulator has given the green light to the third and last portion of energy firm E-CL’s $685 million wind park project, which is expected to generate up to 310 megawatts, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
May 17, 2013 |
Posted in GWEC in press
Global wind trends for 2013 and beyond
EcoGeneration — May/June 2013
Following his keynote presentation at the New Zealand Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition in late March 2013, Global Wind Energy Council Secretary-General Steve Sawyer spoke to EcoGeneration’s Melanie Ryan about the challenges and growth predictions facing the international wind market over the next five years.
Worldwide, the wind energy sector is expected to undergo …
May 13, 2013 |
Posted in GWEC in press
Wind Market Grows; Challenges Remain
Modern Distribution Management
State renewable energy standards, driven by environmental and economic factors, have created a larger market for wind energy in the U.S. Federal and local incentives, combined with improved efficiencies and reduced costs, have supported the industry development needed to meet this demand. MDM spoke with wind association leaders, distributors and manufacturers to learn more about what’s driving wind …
May 10, 2013 |
Posted in GWEC in press
WindMade debuts new standard for products manufactured by wind power
businessGreen
The WindMade labelling scheme yesterday unveiled its latest draft product standard, opening the new certification scheme up for consultation.
The Windmade Product Label sets out the technical requirements that individual products will have to meet if they are to display the industry-backed label demonstrating that a product or service have been provided using renewable energy.
May 6, 2013 |
Posted in GWEC in press
Support Renewable World’s Global Wind Day action in one click!
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May 6, 2013 |
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WindMade launches public consultation on product label
WindMade, the first global consumer label for companies using wind energy, launched the proposed WindMade Standard for Products and Services, setting out the technical requirements for the label to be used on individual products.
This draft will now enter a one-month public consultation period. The introduction of the WindMade Product Label has been eagerly awaited by market participants, …
May 6, 2013 |
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