The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

U.S. climate envoy Kerry outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a "high-integrity" carbon offset plan meant to help developing nations speed their energy transition, and next steps including establishing a consultative group.

Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

In second term, expect a ‘frank’ Kemp to push boundaries

ATLANTA — As Geogia Gov. Brian Kemp confirmed details of a monumental solar energy expansion this week, he jolted the crowd of business executives and political officials by venting about the earlier-than-planned release of the project.

Tribune News Service · Jan 15, 2023

Pumped hydro dam planned for culturally significant mountain near Lithgow concerns Wiradjuri people, locals

Wiradjuri people around Lithgow in New South Wales are concerned about plans for a 40-metre-high concrete reservoir on top of a mountain that holds great importance to them.

ABC News · Jan 14, 2023

Renewable Energy Zone means big new transmission lines across the Hunter

Grid rebuild contains some difficult choices

Newcastle Herald · Jan 13, 2023

Egco, JERA to conduct decarbonisation study

Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a power generation arm of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is planning to adopt green fuels and technologies to better manage electricity generation, part of efforts to achieve a carbon neutrality goal by 2050.

Bangkok Post · Jan 13, 2023

Pause sought in wind farm ocean prep after 7th dead whale

Lawmakers at local, state and federal levels called Friday for a temporary pause in ocean floor preparation work for offshore wind farms in New Jersey and New York after another dead whale washed ashore in the region

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

U.S. crackdown on Chinese forced labor hits solar industry

The volume of seizures spiked in the fourth quarter.

Axios · Jan 13, 2023

Nevada lithium mine gets $700M conditional loan from Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy says it plans to loan $700 million to an Australian mining company to pursue a proposed lithium project in Nevada

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Labour calls for ban on forced prepayment meters as millions cut off from power

More than three million people were left in the cold and dark last year after running out of credit on their meter according to the latest grim figures from Citizen's Advice

Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023

Britain is a net electricity exporter for first time in 44 years

Volatile prices in international energy markets sparked unrest throughout 2022, with governments seeking to reduce the impact of unprecedented price increases on their respective economies. As energy experts focused on how data can be used in the transition to a low-carbon economy, we have closely followed how this volatility has…

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023