Energy Policy
Government policies affecting energy sector investments.
The Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), passed five years ago, has significantly boosted the state's GDP by 11% while simultaneously reducing pollution, demonstrating a successful economic and environmental strategy.
The Danish Energy Agency has granted permit extensions for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, two of the world's earliest and largest, allowing them to continue electricity production.
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has published a comprehensive plan detailing 100% renewable energy adoption for Timor and Sumbawa Islands.
Australia's last paper mill, Boyer, faces a critical challenge in its decarbonization efforts as Hydro Tasmania indicates insufficient local grid capacity for its planned coal-to-electric boiler conversion.
Blackstone Inc. announced an $11.5 billion plan to acquire PNM, New Mexico's largest electric utility, and its parent company, TXNM Energy, pending regulatory approval.
The Alberta government has formally requested the Carney government to abandon its electric vehicle (EV) plans, citing economic and logistical challenges.
The US energy policy seesaw between Democrats and Republicans is weakening both renewable and conventional energy sectors.
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved 10-year and 25-year extensions for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, two of Denmark's oldest wind projects.
Solar tax credits cost $25 billion annually but lower electricity bills by $51 billion, according to SEIA and Brattle Group analysis.
The UK government declined to sign a Contract for Difference (CfD) for Xlinks' 11.5GW Morocco-UK interconnector, citing misalignment with domestic energy goals.