Large tech companies lead the top 10 list of corporate renewable energy buyers of 2020
The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) released its annual Top 10 list — highlighting 2020’s leading large renewable energy buyers. (more…)
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Research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie plans to shut down Greentech Media
Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business — also known as WoodMac — is an oil, gas and renewables research...
Canada’s Nova Scotia announces CAD 5.5M in rebates to homeowners installing solar panels
Nova Scotia has announced nearly CAD 18 million to support renewable energy, energy efficiency and youth internship programs....
Panasonic to close its photovoltaic panel manufacturing operations, due to aggressive Chinese rivals
In a surprise announcement, Panasonic says it'll stop the production of solar panels. The former leading manufacturer quit the business citing fierce competition from Chinese...
GM plans to switch its entire fleet to electric by 2035 and use 100 percent renewables by 2030
General Motors (GM) has announced that it plans to end production of all diesel and gasoline-powered cars, light...
Oil giant Shell to acquire Ubitricity — which owns the largest EV charging network in the UK
Royal Dutch Shell Plc has agreed to buy electric vehicle charging company Ubitricity. (more…)
Canada is now an official member of the Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Canada has been voted in as an official member of the Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The announcement was made public at...
President Biden moved to return the U.S to the Paris Agreement immediately after taking office
Within hours of being sworn in as President, Biden moved to reinstate the U.S to the Paris Agreement....
Tesla launches a standalone solar inverter, challenging Enphase and SolarEdge for market share
Solar inverters convert the DC output from solar panels into AC that can be fed into a commercial...
President-elect Joe Biden plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit by executive order
Reports have now confirmed that President-elect Joe Biden has indicated plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit...
Solar stocks soar on news of a Democrat-controlled Senate — after Georgia election results
Solar stocks popped on Wednesday as projected Democratic victories in Georgia runoff elections boosted investors' hopes for a more robust green energy agenda. (more…)
Congress passes a massive spending bill — extends the solar Investment Tax Credit for two years
The U.S Congress has passed a massive USD $900 billion COVID package. (more…)
Global demand for coal is set to increase next year — after a record pandemic-led drop in 2020
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global demand for coal is set to jump 2.6 percent next year...
Canada is funding the construction of solar projects in two Saskatchewan First Nation communities
The government of Canada is shelling out approximately $948,000 in funding to support solar projects in the North. (more…)
Canada’s plan to reach net-zero by 2050 with an initial CAD $15 billion investment
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his "strengthened climate plan" that includes an initial $15 billion in investments —...
New York State Pension Fund, third-largest in the U.S — pledges to divest investments to net-zero by 2040
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the United States. The...