New Report Finds U.S. in Geothermal Lead
Between 2005 and 2010 the U. S. was the world leader in geothermal production with most MW installed, according to a new report by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA): Geothermal Energy:...
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Regional Renewable Energy Center Opens in West Africa
The United Nations, which supports everything from global climate change policy to unconventional greenhouse gas initiatives, has openedread more
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USAID and Russia Sign Energy Efficiency Agreement
One of the Obama administration’s most successful initiatives is involving just about every part of the U.S. government in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.read more
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Vietnam Turns Its Attention to Clean Energy
Vietnam, an oil-exporting country bordered by China to the north and Laos and Cambodia to the west, is almost completely reliant on crude oil and coal. But things are starting to change.read more
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Facts Counter World Bank Energy Accessibility Claims
For decades the World Bank has been working to help poor and developing nations to meet the needs of their countrymen, which includes increasing access of electricity to the 1.4 billion people across...
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Key Stories Playing Out at COP 16
Climate change is a topic that has steamrolled into mass consciousness, and the discourse gains more intensity daily. There are multiple interests, parties, and positions all claiming legitimacy...
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Kenya's Largest Energy Provider Receives $364 Million for Geothermal Development
The European Investment Bank and the French Development Agency have jointly given Kenyan utility, KenGen a US$364.5 million loan to expand its geothermal capacity.read more
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Rio+20: An Opportunity for the World Bank to Help Solve Energy Access for...
The issue of energy access is going to be front and center at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) in June.read more
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Energy Access Practitioners Seek $500 Million from World Bank at Rio+20
Twenty of the world's leading off-grid clean energy entrepreneurs sent a letter today to World Bank Group president Robert Zoellick requesting $500 million in financial commitments to help them deliver...
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Revolution Brewing in Bihar
Something’s brewing in Bihar. After decades of being India’s most notoriously 'backward' state, the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tempered corruption, built roads and spurred development. Given the...
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