International News
March 27, 2013
Brazil and the United States Advance Their Strategic Energy Dialogue
Representatives of the United States and Brazil met in mid-March to advance a bilateral agreement on energy cooperation, including initiatives on biofuels, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and the Smart Grid. More
January 4, 2013
DOE Awards $750,000 to Facilitate Penetration of U.S. Clean Energy Technologies in India and China Through Sustainable Urban Energy Planning
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued two awards ($750,000 total) to deploy U.S. technical expertise in the area of sustainable urban development to cities in China and India. More
January 4, 2013
DOE Awards $1.2 Million to Facilitate Opportunities for U.S. Clean Energy Technologies and Services on Remote Electricity Grids in Indonesia
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded $1.2 million to promote clean energy deployment in Indonesia. More
November 28, 2012
U.N. Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Gap Widening
Greenhouse gas emissions could rise to 58 gigatonnes by 2020—far above the level scientists say would help in minimizing global temperature increase, according to a new U.N. report. More
November 14, 2012
IEA: Shift in Energy Balance Includes Renewables, Efficiency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) declares that North America leads the shift in global energy balance, and that shift includes a movement to renewable energy and energy efficiency. More
November 14, 2012
Report: Hydropower Could Double Globally by 2050
The International Energy Agency and Brazil have released a report on how to double hydroelectricity production worldwide by 2050. More
August 15, 2012
Ex-Im Bank to Help Finance U.S. Clean Tech Exports to South Africa
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has signed an agreement with South Africa to assist in financing up to $2 billion worth of U.S. exports, with an emphasis on clean energy development. More
August 1, 2012
London Olympics Go for the Green with Energy Efficient Design
The 2012 London Olympics are underway, and the 500-acre Olympic Park was built with energy efficient, sustainable, and recyclable designs. More
July 18, 2012
Global Clean Energy Spending Rebounds in Second Quarter of 2012
Global clean energy investments increased 24% in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter, with new investment totaling $59.6 billion, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. More
July 11, 2012
IEA: Renewable Energy to Grow During the Next 5 Years
Global renewable power generation is expected to continue its rapid growth over the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). More
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