Analysis: World Energy Outlook 2008
Berlin (UPI) Nov 12, 2008
The financial crisis is endangering energy security and climate protection efforts, according to the International Energy Agency. "We cannot let the financial and economic crisis delay the policy action that is urgently needed to ensure secure energy supplies and to curtail rising emissions of greenhouse gases," Nobuo Tanaka, head of the Paris-based IEA, said in a statement Wednesday." ... read more
UN calls for world leaders to embrace 'Green New Deal'
Beijing (AFP) Nov 13, 2008
World leaders must start building a "Green New Deal" when they meet this weekend to map a route out of the global financial crisis, the United Nations Environment Programme chief said here Thursday. UNEP executive director Achim Steiner said creating a low carbon economy to fight climate change needed to be a top priority at the Group of 20 economic powers summit that was called to discuss ... more
11,000 face sack in Macau as Sands struggles for cash
Macau (AFP) Nov 13, 2008
Up to 11,000 construction workers are to lose their jobs as US gaming giant Las Vegas Sands delays a huge development in gambling haven Macau, the head of Las Vegas Sands Asia said Thursday. Stephen Weaver told a news conference that until the company could secure additional financing, it had taken the "conservative" measure to suspend work on the project, leaving the 11,000 workers on the ... more
Sunovia And EPIR Enhance Solar Cell Efficiencies
Sarasota FL (SPX) Nov 14, 2008
Sunovia Energy Technologies and EPIR Technologies announce the successful demonstration of optical down-conversion for increased solar cell energy efficiency. Optical down-conversion enhances solar cell efficiency by converting the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light into visible light which can be used more effectively by the solar cell. Therefore, with optical down-conversion, much of the energy ... more
IEA slashes 2009 oil price estimate to 80 dollars as recession lurks
Paris (AFP) Nov 13, 2008
The International Energy Agency (IEA) slashed its 2009 oil price forecast to 80 dollars from 110 dollars on Thursday, saying imminent recession is strangling demand in rich countries and crimping emerging economies. The IEA made further big cuts to its estimates of global demand growth in its monthly report but said that despite recent heavy price falls to the 60-dollar range, prices on future ... more
Homes And Businesses Go Solar With No Upfront Cost
Oakland CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2008
Renewable Funding is now providing a first-in-the-nation financial service allowing property owners to install solar panels and pay for them over 20 years through a voluntary line item on their property tax bills. The company provides a complete financing and administration package to cities interested in offering this financial product to property owners. The City of Berkeley selected ... more
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