Category Archives: Politics

Ag Energy Coalition Thanks 8 Co-sponsors for Introducing Farm Bill Energy Title Reauthorization Bill

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on May 7, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

WASHINGTON–()–The Agriculture Energy Coalition today expressed support for legislation introduced by Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) to reauthorize Farm Bill Energy Title programs and provide robust mandatory funding. The Coalition also thanked Sens. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), William Cowan (D-Mass.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and other original co-sponsors of the legislation, which would provide more than $1 billion in mandatory funding for renewable energy programs.

Last week, the Agriculture Energy Coalition joined more than 100 national, state and regional organizations in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, urging them to adopt a new Farm Bill with robust mandatory funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. The letter noted, “Continued growth in new agriculture, manufacturing, and high tech jobs are at great risk without continued Federal investment.” Continue reading →

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ChargePoint Applauds NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg’s Call for Electric Vehicle Readiness

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on February 15, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

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CAMPBELL, Calif.–()–New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has laid out a bold plan to make 20 percent of New New York City parking spaces electric vehicle (EV) ready. ChargePoint congratulates Mayor Bloomberg for his vision.

Mayor Bloomberg laid out his plan today in his State of the City address. It calls for the creation of 10,000 EV ready spaces over the next seven years. New York is a leader in electric vehicle adoption rates, with 2,598 registered vehicles as of January, 2013, up 76 percent from just three months ago. Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Decision Makers to Get the Know How on Improving Energy Efficiency

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on February 13, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

BERLIN–()–Starting on the 18th of February, Ukrainian political and business decision-makers will be able to attend the “Training in Energy Efficiency” (TrEff) programme.

This international programme is being offered by the Renewables Academy (RENAC), based in Germany. Running under the umbrella branding of “Energy Efficiency – made in Germany”, the project is being sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) as part of its Energy Efficiency Export Initiative. Continue reading →

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Foreign Acquisitions are Just the Beginning of China’s Innovation Ambition

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on January 29, 2013 by CGR Staff Writer

china-solar-620BOSTON–()–China’s rapid transition from a low-cost manufacturing hub to an innovation hotspot with growing foreign ambitions represents both a threat and an opportunity for companies and investors around the globe, according to Lux Research.

Chinese firms in such sectors as energy storage, advanced lighting, emerging electronics and red-biotechnology industries are more likely to pursue both overseas growth and introduction of foreign capabilities into China. Continue reading →

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More than 4 Million Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to be Deployed in Europe by 2020

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on December 4, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

The introduction of the Renault ZOE at the end of 2012 and the Volkswagen Golf in 2013 – two electric vehicles (EVs) that could have mass-market appeal – should dramatically increase consumer interest in EVs in Europe, and spur investment from companies looking to provide charging infrastructure.  According to a recent report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, the market for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) will grow rapidly in Europe over the remainder of the decade, with annual sales of EVSE growing from less than 47,000 units in 2012 to nearly 900,000 in 2020.  By 2020, the study concludes, there will be more than four million charging stations, both commercial and residential, operating across Europe.

“In many ways, Europe is the ideal market for electric vehicles,” says research director John Gartner.  “European consumers, accustomed to smaller city cars and driving shorter distances, are expected to shift to EVs at a more rapid pace than motorists in North America.  Also, because more Europeans live in multi-unit dwellings, commercial charging equipment is likely to be more prevalent there than in North America.”

One factor that could limit the spread of EVSE, according to the report, is the great variety between countries in terms of regulations, government support for EVs and charging infrastructure, and technologies.  The absence of a single, region-wide alternating current EV charging connector standard has hampered the deployment of EV charging infrastructure.  The European Union must address these country-specific variations if the EV market is to thrive, the report finds. Continue reading →

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Boeing Sends Meds to Ethiopia; McGill Hosts CSR Program; Women Veterans Survey – CSR Minute

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on November 6, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

Boeing has teamed up with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach to deliver 20,000 pounds of medical supplies to Ethiopian’s Black Lion Hospital, the country’s largest. The delivery was made using the airlines’ 787 Dreamliner, marking the first time the new plane has been used as part of Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flights program.

McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development and the law firm of Fasken Martineau have teamed up to launch a new Executive Education Certificate Program in Corporate Social Responsibility. The five-day intensive program, focused on creating value through collaborative sustainable development, will be held at McGill’s downtown Toronto campus during the second week in November.

A new survey finds that 55 percent of U.S. women veteran business owners said their leadership experience in the military inspired them to start their own business. Forty-six percent said that being an owner has helped them transition to civilian life. The survey was conducted by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, a nonprofit, and Capital One Financial.

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Vermont Energy Conference – PG&E – Army & Renewable Energy – The Energy Minute

by 3BL Media Press Release
Posted on October 2, 2012 by 3BL Media Press Release

The 11th Annual Vermont Renewable Energy Conference and Expo opens today, in Burlington. This year’s theme is “Driving Towards a Smart, Renewable Energy Future.” Conference highlights will include speakers, workshops, networking receptions, and panels. Consumers and business owners can visit with 60 of the region’s leading renewable energy businesses in an exhibit hall. The conference runs through tomorrow.

PG&E has released detailed information about its progress on environment-related indicators for compliance, energy and water use, climate change, and greening its fleet and supply chain. The data is contained in the company’s just-released Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report. PG&E has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the fifth consecutive year, and on the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the fourth year in a row.

The U.S. Army has issued a $7 billion renewable energy request for proposals as part of its goal to procure 25 percent, about one gigawatt, of its power from renewables by 2025. The Department of Defense will purchase the output from wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass projects that could be built at 180 sites it says are at or near its bases, and are suitable for renewable energy production.

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Business and Political Leaders Open Climate Change Week NYC

by CGR Staff Writer
Posted on September 24, 2012 by CGR Staff Writer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leaders from around the world and across the political spectrum including Tony Blair, Prince Albert of Monaco, Twitter co-founder Evan Williamsand conservative commentator Norman Ornstein came together today to call for an American “clean revolution” which they said could grow the US economy by $3 trillion. They were joined by business leaders including Walter Bell, Swiss Re, Zia Eftekhar, Philips Lighting, as well as Rachel Kyte, the World Bank, Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, Cecil B. Wilson, American Medical Association and Deborah Fikes, World Evangelical Alliance. The group launched Climate Week NYC, and a new report which concluded that the transition to a clean energy economy could create more than 1 million jobs and help the US to avert the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather. The Climate Group simultaneously launched a Twitter and Facebook campaign in support of the initiative to raise awareness of the economic benefits of a ‘clean revolution’. Continue reading →

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