Business Edition
nr 27
30 August 2006
Special:
Market prefers biofuels obligations
Most market parties prefer mandatory biofuels targets instead of other instruments like tax exemptions, to help increase the share of biofuels. This is one remarkable conclusion from the recent EU public consultation on biofuels. Read
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Ambitious EU targets: 'Challenging but realistic'
Three new scenarios show a possible sustainable future for EU energy supply up to 2030. The most optimistic scenario leads to almost 30% reduction of CO2 in 2030. “It is challenging but realistic”, says European Commission officer Manfred Decker. Read
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EC: Progress on car CO2 emissions 'not satisfactory'
Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars in the EU-15 are still decreasing, but not yet by enough to meet the target of 140 gCO2 emissions per kilometre in 2008. If the car industry will not meet its voluntary commitment, it might face legislative measures in the near future. Read
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Irish report on policies and challenges for renewables
Minister Noel Dempsey of Ireland recently launched the publication “Renewable Energy Development 2006”, which provides an overview of the current policies and challenges in the field of renewable energy in Ireland. Read
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Italy boosts policies for green power
Renewable energy policies are boosting developments in Italy. This week has seen two interesting developments in the country. Read
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Dutch government stops feed-in tariffs
According to a recent decision from the new Minister of Economic Affairs Joop Wijn, the Dutch premium for generation of environmentally friendly power has been immediately abolished for all renewable sources. Read
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