Business Edition
nr 24
21 June 2006
Special:
R&D for renewables and efficiency gains large EU budgets
Following the strong recommendations of the European Parliament, in the next few days the Commission will probably revise its proposal for the 7th Framework Program for R&D, favouring renewables and energy efficiency. Read
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Energy Council backs EC in promotion of bio-energy
At the Energy Council meeting at the 8th of June in Luxembourg, the EU energy ministers stated to back the European Commission in the promotion of bio-energy. Read
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Bio-energy production requires sustainability regulations
Europe could produce more bioenergy to meet its renewable energy target without increasing pressures on the environment, according to a recently published study of the European Environment Agency (EEA). Read
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GreenPrices Market Monitor 21 June 2006
GreenPrices Business Edition regularly reports on market developments, prices and recent trades of green certificates in Europe. This week’s highlights: changes in the Elcertificates system in Sweden; the end of the fourth RO compliance period in the UK. Read
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Germany launches CO2-free lignite power plant on oxyfuels
Three weeks ago Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel officially launched the construction of a first of its kind CO2-free lignite power plant. Read more
China is world's top investor in renewable energy
China is now the world's top investor in renewable energy, according to experts at a forum for decentralised sustainable energy solutions in China. Read
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Redefinition of Italian energy sector expected within a year
Within one year the Italian government will work out the legal framework to speed up the liberalisation process of the energy sector. Read
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In Brief
More energy efficient buildings could save € 270 bn – Irish energy saving scheme for industry – New offshore wind farm in Belgian sea - Electric power generation in Europe decreased – Greenpeace: Belgium should replace nuclear with renewable power – EU technology platform launched for solar thermal Read more
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