Australia Unveils Draft Emissions Trading Scheme Legislation
There was a flurry of media activity yesterday and today ahead of the release of the Australian Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme draft legislation, which was unveiled a short time ago.
Betting Big On Solar Power In Atlantic City
The dedication last Friday of Atlantic City Convention Center’s new solar roof heralded the end of the largest single roof-mounted grid connect solar construction project in the United States.
Solar Energy: Turning Carbon Dioxide To Methane
According to researchers at Penn State University, carbon dioxide emissions intensive industries could convert CO2 to a wide variety of hydrocarbons, such as methane. While methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, it’s a useful one that can be used for fuel.
Clean Coal Carnival Leaving Town?
It’s been a rough few months for the clean coal lobby. Much of the hoopla and hype targeted towards the general public originating from the industry has died down after repeated attacks over the viability or even possibility of such a fuel.
Australia’s Solar Credits Program Controversy Deepens
With the Australian government’s $8,000 solar rebate to end in June and then to be immediately followed by the new Solar Credits program, the latter is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Eleanor: MIT’s Solar Powered Car
Australians will be able to grab a glimpse of MIT’s newest solar powered car called Eleanor when the team participates in October’s World Solar Challenge race across Australia. The Solar Electric Vehicle team will be driving the car across the USA soon in preparation for the big event.
Solar Panel Posers Greenwashing?
Having solar panels installed makes a statement – it says the owner is concerned about the environment and doing their bit to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Or does it? Is it sometimes primarily a fashion statement or publicity stunt? Does it really matter?
Florida Solar Feed In Tariff Reaches Target Before Launch
Even before Gainesville Regional Utilities in Florida officially launches its solar feed in tariff program, the initiative has already seen the first-year target for the solar program reached.
Suzuki: Tree Planting Good, Renewable Energy Better
While no-one doubts the critical role that trees play in our ecosystem in relation to the cleaning up of carbon dioxide emissions, the David Suzuki Foundation has weighed in on the tree offsetting debate to question the effectiveness of such programs compared to uptake of renewables such as wind power and solar energy.
Survey: Australians’ Solar Power Motivations
The results of a survey just published by Australia’s Alternative Technology Association show that most Australians purchasing solar power systems primary motivation goes beyond electricity cost savings.
