Responsible Investor journal reported last week that Alain Dromer, the new chairman of the the Association of British Insurers Investment Committee, had called for the re-activation of the securitisation markets to help develop environmental investment opportunities. Absolutely right. “We want to work with the government to develop the right kind …
Today’s Study, 9-27 – 20% New Energy Will Ride The Wires
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ * Today’s Study, 9-27 – 20% New Energy Will Ride The Wires * Quick News, 9-27: Booming Uk Wind; Hawaii’s Solar Power; Geothermal Heat Pumps – Yes; Coal To H2? Sunday World, 9-26: * Sunday World Headline- The Impressive Size Of …
Steelworkers Seek Equal Opportunity for America’s Green Industry, 174 Jobs Available
CLEANWATCH JOBS The Free Monthly e-Letter on Clean-Tech Jobs Welcome to CLEANWATCH JOBS. Each issue offers the latest jobs, insight, news, events, and more for job seekers, employers, and others tracking the clean-tech sector. Clean Edge Jobs is a co-production of Clean Edge and Hobbs & Towne Click here to …
The finance sector to step up efforts to combat climate change and increase investment in renewable energy, urges Nobel Laureate
80 days before the UN climate change negotiations the UNEP Finance Initiative leads the discussion with the finance sector at a forum in Mexico City entitled “The Financial Sector towards COP16” Over 55 finance CEOs, Managing Directors and Heads of Sustainability join the Nobel Laureate in the climate change discussion …
U.S. Energy Policy “Just Stupid” – Ge Ceo
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Things-To-Think-About Friday, 9-24: * U.S. Energy Policy “Just Stupid” – Ge Ceo * The Renewables Standard’s Last Stand * Wind Gets Bonus Tax Benefit * Big $$$ In Serving Smart Grid * The Power In The Air Yesterday * Re-Reading – …
UNEP FI and partners launch the World Climate Summit to accelerate finance solutions to climate change
70 days before UN climate change negotiations, UNEP Finance Initiative and partners launch the World Climate Summit to accelerate finance solutions to climate change The World Climate Summit to convene the most important business and finance actors, parrallel to COP16 in December SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 – NEW YORK, LONDON, BRUSSELS, …
Biomagnetics Diagnostics merger to focus on renewables
21 September 2010 DEALS NEWS Biomagnetics Diagnostics merger to focus on renewables United Technologies mulls Clipper Windpower takeover Carbon Trust and Rhodia invest £4.5m in Cambridge University solar spin-out Eight19 Q-Cells to benefit from LDK Solar early loan repayment Icelandic government clears Magma Energy’s takeover of HS Orka Click here …
Solar Cell Production Climbs to Another Record in 2009
SOLAR PRODUCTION CLIMBS TO ANOTHER RECORD IN 2009 www.earth-policy.org/index.php?/indicators/solar_power_2010/ By J. Matthew Roney Earth Policy Release Eco-Economy Indicator September 21, 2010 Solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturers produced a record 10,700 megawatts of PV cells globally in 2009—an impressive 51-percent increase from the year before. While growth in 2009 slowed from …
Statoil to finance Bio Architecture Lab’s algae biofuel development
20 September 2010 DEALS NEWS Statoil to finance Bio Architecture Lab’s algae biofuel development Veer Energy successfully taps equity markets for 200MW wind project Clean Energy Trust secures $1m to assist cleantech innovation ZAP close to buying majority stake in Jonway Auto Click here to read the newletter.
The BEC Goes Green
As part of its Supplier Development Initiative, the Black Economic Council (BEC) has transitioned itself to focus on the development of companies that are capable of providing services in the new green economy. California is leading the way and continues to be a key driver for the rest of the …