Feed in Tariff

A Cost Effective Solution to Building Stable Clean Energy Markets

Araceli Ruano | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Feed-in Tariff, Clean Energy, La Feed in Tariff Program, Feed-in Tariffs, La Clean Energy, Clean La, Los Angeles Energy, Los Angeles Clean Energy, Los Angeles News
Araceli Ruano

On Tuesday the Los Angeles City Council approved the LA Feed-in Tariff program also known as CLEAN LA. The program will serve as a powerful tool for economic development by creating thousands of local green jobs.

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Is Nuclear Energy a Fuel with a Future?

Andy Mannle | Posted 12.28.2011

Read More: Low Carbon Economy, Feed-in Tariff, Fukushima Daiichi, Nuclear Power, Exelon, Renewable Energy, American Nuclear Society, Low-Carbon Energy, Nuclear, Fukushima Nuclear Plant, Green News
Andy Mannle

Without a major breakthrough, it seems safe to say nuclear will never be cheaper than coal or natural gas; nor will it be as safe, clean, and attractive to consumers and investors as renewables.

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Will Germany Phase out Solar? Don't Bet on It

Michael Kanellos | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Feed-in Tariff, Solar Policy, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Energy, Germany, Angela Merkel, Subsidies, Coal, Solar Power, Electric Cars, Green News
Michael Kanellos

Germany regularly cuts its feed-in tariffs for renewable energy. The cuts cause anxiety in the solar world, but generally don't lead to a panic because of the measured, reasonable actions taken by the government.

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Green News Report: September 16, 2010 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Wind Power, Feed-in Tariff, Organic Farming, Gop, Fracking, Oil Spill Response, Australia, 2010 Elections, Burn Pits, Renewable Energy, Obama Administration, Clean Energy, Fda, Green News Report, Coal, Billy Nungesser, Monsanto, Offshore Drilling, Marcellus Shale, Fossil Fuels, Big Oil, Climate Science, Food Politics, Climate Change, Climate Change Denial, Department of Energy, Thad Allen, Gulf of Mexico, Global Warming Deniers, Carly Fiorina, Solar Power, Global Warming, Interior Department, Bp, Walrus, Gmos, California, Afghanistan, Homeland Security, Mexico, Salmonella, Energy Policy, Arctic, Senate, Pennsylvania, Kbr, Organic Food, Blackwater, BRAD BLOG, Peak Oil, Halliburton, Green News, Climate Legislation, Alaska, BP Oil Spill, Iraq, China, Elections 2010, Green News
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport. The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Primaries ...

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German Solar Rides Power Surge to a Win

A. Siegel | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Finanical Policy, Energy, Feed-in Tariff, Industrial Policy, Germany, Solar Decathlon, 2009 Solar Decathlon, Solar Power, Green News
A. Siegel

Starting in 2010, there will be a gradual reduction in the FIT rate for new solar installations every year (with uncertainty about exact impacts of the new government).

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Promise of New Renewable Energy Agency in Peril?

Lily Riahi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy, Low-Carbon Energy, Irena, Solar Power, Feed-in Tariff, International Relations, International Renewable Energy Agency, France-Uae-Base, Sarkozy, France, Abu Dhabi, Nicolas Sarkozy, Uae, Green News
Lily Riahi

After three decades of resistance, the first and only intergovernmental agency to focus solely on renewable energy development is finally ready to launch on July 1st.

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Vermont Law Makes Energy At Home More Profitable

Chelsea Green | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy, Renewable Energy, Feed-in Tariff, Green Energy, Vermont, Green News

This means that energy users who create their own renewable energy--be it through solar panels, wind turbines, or biogas--will get paid competetive ra...

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Americans Wouldn't Want To Be Like Them! (Oh, Yeah?)

Frances Moore Lappe | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Europe, Feed-in Tariff, Germany, Poverty, Old Europe, Renewable Energy, Frances Moore Lappe, Clean Energy, Socialism, World News
Frances Moore Lappe

No culture can expect to look to another for answers, wholesale. But wouldn't it be tragic if we let mindless labels and manipulated stereotypes block us from inspiration and practical ideas just because they arise elsewhere?

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How Vermont And Gainesville Could Revolutionize US Energy

Grist | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy, Feed-in Tariff, Vermont, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Gainesville-Florida, Green News

H. 446 is the first legislation calling for a full system of advanced renewable tariffs in the US to pass the legislature and become law. The bill inc...

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