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IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased-out by 2060 with a net positive economic outlook, according to new findings released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). This means reducing energy CO 2 emissions by 2.6%

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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.

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Research Suggests Renewables Could Generate 40% of Global Power by 2050

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We have identified specific areas of priority for the wind sector to effectively deliver the overall objective of cost reductions. Research areas including turbine technology, wind energy integration and offshore deployment will be crucial to maximizing future growth. Professor Petersen.

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World Economic Forum Report: US$515 Billion Per Year Needed in Green Investments

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Four key enablers for a shift to clean energy will be energy efficiency, smart grids, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage. Their statement suggests using some of the money available from fiscal stimulus packages to invest in activities that can provide jobs as well as create low emission options. billion) in 2004.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Earlier post.). Five months ago.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

Automakers and major environmental organizations stood behind the President as he unveiled a new national regime of higher CAFE and greenhouse gas emission standards. As high officials of CalEPA and CARB got wind of Chu’s analysis of H2 and FCVs, they reportedly went to DC and lobbied furiously if unsuccessfully to pull him back.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

The policy, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption, is geared to a nation where most people rely on cars for transportation. Would these vehicles truly help to lower carbon emissions. In 2008, transportation accounted for 22 percent of all city carbon emissions. Should the city encourage their use?