Headline News:
- A survey of 3,000 Chinese city-dwellers by Ipsos Mori, a polling company, found that a massive 97.6% of them would like to buy clean power. Of those, over 90% would be willing to pay extra for it. The poll was commissioned by the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association. The problem is no one is selling it. [Quartz]
Talk about a market opportunity. (Reuters/Aly Song)
- The sharp increase in the use of renewables like solar and wind has provided more flexibility to the German electricity market. Energy-intensive industries have renewables to thank for the decline in wholesale prices. There have been a number of other economic benefits, including creation of jobs and exports. (Graphics) [EurActiv]
- A recent comprehensive study concluded that coal combustion is the single largest source of air pollution-related health impact in China, contributing to 366,000 premature deaths in China in 2013 alone. The new study took advantage of enhanced satellite data and China’s expanding network of air pollution monitors. [CleanTechnica]
- A tax exemption for businesses installing solar systems and other renewable energy equipment was overwhelmingly approved by Florida voters Tuesday as part of the state constitution. Under the proposal, renewable energy equipment on homes or businesses will not be taxed for twenty years starting January 1, 2018. [MyPalmBeachPost]
- The Palo Duro and Permian basins are known for oil and gas production, but an Oklahoma electric cooperative serving those areas sees a future in solar energy development. Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is adding 43 MW of utility-scale solar through solar projects and power purchase agreements. [Electric Co-op Today]
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August 31 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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