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

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Primary CO 2 emissions reduction potential by technology in the Reference Case and REmap, 2015-2050. This is in addition to the investment of US$116 trillion already envisaged in the Reference Case. Click to enlarge. The energy transition would require additional investments in low-carbon technologies.

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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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EP29LPSP: Applications in Plasma Physics, Astronomy, and Highway Engineering

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Table 2 summarizes several patents that reference EP29LPSP. In over a dozen published research articles, patents, and manufacturers' specifications, scientists and engineers have identified EP29LPSP for use in their applications due to its unparalleled performance in one or more areas.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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GE: The global stimulus bellwether FORTUNE 500 Current Issue Subscribe to Fortune (Fortune Magazine) -- Warren Buffett is famous for his rules of investing: When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it is usually the reputation of the business that remains intact.

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