wind

Kristin Boggiano, Guggenheim Partners – It’s a Jungle Out There

by JLN Staff | Sep 25, 2016

"You're going to reinvent yourself your whole career. It's not just a one-step thing. You may start off in the Ecuadorian Amazon, and become a regulatory lawyer years later." When Kristin Boggiano was finishing college, she admittedly had no clue what she wanted to...

JLN Environmental/Energy: China to Have ETS by 2020; Coal to Surpass Oil as Top Global Fuel by 2020; US Energy Revolution Will End Old OPEC Regime

by JLN Staff | Oct 15, 2013

In this edition, renewables news (some positive, some not) flows in from around the globe: Clean Energy Investment Headed for Second Annual Decline; EU unveils funding list for gas, power projects; German renewable surcharge to rise nearly 1 cent in 2014-sources;...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Keystone Nears Completion, But Canada Still Cut Off; Norway to buy more carbon credits; EU agrees to bend on aviation emissions, still faces resistance

by JLN Staff | Oct 4, 2013

In this edition, Canada and Japan and Norway feature with their respective carbon market moves. Plus, Aviation Envoys Restrict EU Market Terms in Carbon Pledge. And, India’s Ultra-Mega Solar Plant to Sell Record-Low Power. Quote of the Day:“I believe that California...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Fresh Hopes on Climate Change; Shutdown Would Scuttle House Pipeline Hearing; Intel Targets Share of $5 Billion Smart-Grid Market

by JLN Staff | Oct 1, 2013

Let’s call this edition’s Leads section our science and technology collective. Articles include: IPCC Scientist: Climate change will hit Europe’s competitiveness; South Korean Scientists Use E. Coli to Make Gasoline; Can Bob Inglis Make Republicans Relevant in Climate...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Analysis: Foes of Obama climate policy prepare battle over cost of carbon; European Wind Market to Shrink for 2 Years, Make Says; Citigroup and GE Finance Pattern Energy Texas Wind Farm

by JLN Staff | Aug 21, 2013

In this edition, political coverage in a Reuters piece on the economic and climate tie-in. Bloomberg, meanwhile, has: Coal Foe Named to FERC Is Latest Obama Pick Drawing Ire. In the carbon space, Allianz Mulls Carbon Credit Expansion After Indonesia Investment. Quote...

JLN Environmental/Energy: ETS link can only hurt us; Offsetting Not An Option In Upcoming EPA Carbon Rules; Japan Boosts Carbon Credits Investment in Emerging Markets

by JLN Staff | Aug 11, 2013

Today's issue features more from Australia on its ETS and Obama's push into nat gas. Quote of the Day:“I believe CCS will still be a key part of the technical basis for the performance standard for coal."--Dan Lashof, Director of the NRDC’s climate and clean air...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Why It Finally Makes Political Sense to Talk About Climate Change; Europe’s Biggest Solar Projects Threatened by China Deal; Shale Threatens Saudi Economy, Warns Prince Alwaleed

by JLN Staff | Jul 29, 2013

In this edition, more follow-up on the EU-China solar deal throughout our Leads section. The National Journal digs into the mucky muck of politicizing climate change. Quote of the Day:“The research shows that the concept of being out of touch is a problem for older...

JLN Environmental/Energy: China, India to Drive World's Growing Energy Use; A Carbon Tax by Any Other Name; Antitrust Probe Targets Halliburton’s Fracking Business

by JLN Staff | Jul 25, 2013

In this edition, developing countries to vastly outpace OECD in carbon emissions -U.S. EIA. A power company says no problem hitting federal carbon cutting targets. And, a Scientific American interview with former Secretary of State George Shultz. Quote of the...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Shuttle diplomacy under way on global aviation emissions deal; Republicans Propose Limiting Obama Climate Plan in Budget; U.S. rules on fracking on public lands seen costing drillers dearly

by JLN Staff | Jul 22, 2013

In this edition, carbon market coverage from Reuters’ in “Shuttle diplomacy under way on global aviation emissions deal” and from Business Green’s “Chinese minister confirms carbon tax is on its way”. Plus, “Enbridge Agrees to Buy 50 Percent of Quebec Wind Farm From...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Northeast cuts power plant polluting allowances; PG&E, Wildlife Society Back Foreign Offsets in California; Obama energy adviser rejects calls to end biofuels mandate

by JLN Staff | Jul 19, 2013

In today’s edition, China seeking EU’s input on pollution control. Also today, coverage from the alternative fuels space, in Obama energy adviser rejects calls to end biofuels mandate and Britain to limit funding for new power-only biomass plants. Quote of the Day:...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Power Plants Face ‘Collision Course’ With Water; U.S. Shale Boom Threatens Australian Gas Projects; Shanghai to fine firms for breaching CO2 market rules

by JLN Staff | Jul 17, 2013

In today’s edition, a look at power plants’ water dependence and the emergence of U.S. shale. In carbon market coverage, Point Carbon reports Shanghai to fine firms for breaching CO2 market rules. Plus, details on Environmental Markets Association elections. Quote of...

JLN Environmental/Energy: U.S. court says biofuel producers must face carbon emissions rules; Rudd Seeks to Ditch Carbon Tax With Eye on Election Campaign; India Plans to Allow Coal India to Produce Natural Gas

by JLN Staff | Jul 15, 2013

In this edition, a link to the U.S. Energy Department report U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather and news coverage of its findings, from The New York Times and USA Today. And from Australia, Rudd Seeks to Ditch Carbon Tax With Eye...

JLN Environmental/Energy: Clean Energy Investment Rises 22% Led by U.S., China; House Passes $30.4 Billion Energy-Water Spending Measure; Spain energy overhaul set to be approved on Friday

by JLN Staff | Jul 11, 2013

In this edition, fracking is in focus in a Bloomberg college research piece, Fracking Wastewater Disposal Seen Linked to Earthquakes. And, U.K. Government to Tackle Shale Gas 'Myths' reports the WSJ. Today’s leading story: Clean Energy Investment Rises 22% Led by...

JLN Environmental/Energy: China to Join U.S. in Carbon-Capture Projects; Swiss-EU ETS linking talks to end by end-2013; Japan’s New Direction On Climate Change

by JLN Staff | Jul 10, 2013

In today’s edition, Chinese-U.S. cooperation, featuring carbon capture and other steps. Meanwhile, solar market seen exceeding $134 billion by 2020, Navigant Says. Also today, Richard Sandor is awarded the French Legion of Honor, acknowledging his accomplishments in...