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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Source: Adeyeye et al. Adeyeye et al.

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myenergi named in Startups 100

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Established in 2008, the Startups 100 index identifies privately-owned UK companies launched in the last five years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact and the ability to scale. myenergi named in Startups 100: the annual list of most disruptive new UK businesses.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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However, the National Development Plan for Oil Shale Use for 2008-15 calls for reducing annual extraction while preserving the country’s strong energy security. Renewable energy is another solution. Renewables, particularly biomass for heat, provided 14.6% In 2012, Estonia mined 15.86 million tonnes.

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myenergi named in Startups 100

My Energi

Established in 2008, the Startups 100 index identifies privately-owned UK companies launched in the last five years that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact and the ability to scale. myenergi named in Startups 100: the annual list of most disruptive new UK businesses.

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