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Scotland and Ireland to consider Irish Sea offshore grid
Scotland and Ireland are to examine the feasibility of constructing an offshore grid in the Irish Sea to link together potential sites for renewable energy generation.
Obama unveils $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy
US President Barack Obama has unveiled a $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy that he says will boost jobs and tackle climate change.
US to support energy efficiency projects in Latin America
The US Department of Energy is to support three projects in Latin America aimed at expanding the development and use of energy efficiency technologies and renewables.
Scottish transmission line upgrade gets go ahead
The Scottish Government has given the go ahead to upgrade two existing electricity transmission lines between Beauly, near Inverness, and Wharry Burn, near Stirling, and Denny, near Falkirk.
UK Crown Estate announces offshore wind site winners
The UK’s Crown Estate, which manages the waters around the UK, announced this morning the successful bidders for nine offshore wind development sites around the country’s coasts.
New buildings in London cut carbon emissions by a third
New developments in London are cutting their carbon emissions by a third, according to a report by London South Bank University.
Fresh wind for renewables in 2010
The start of the new year has seen new wind energy projects in the US, Europe and China, as well as a decision on the horizon for the controversial Cape Wind project in the US.
US East Coast could be “ultimate” carbon storage site
A report from US scientists indicates that the volcanic rocks along the coasts of New York, New Jersey and New England could be ideal carbon storage sites.
UK Prime Minister to announce next generation offshore wind developers
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is this week expected to announce the successful bidders for the next generation of offshore wind farms around the country’s coast.
Scotland needs power to manage own energy resources, says Salmond
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond says the region needs to have the power to manage its own resources if it is to become the green energy leader of Europe.