Tag #Energy Policy

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China's Ambivalent Energy Policy: Record Coal Expansion Alongside Unprecedented Renewable Growth

China added 21 gigawatts of coal power capacity in the first half of 2025, the most in a decade, while simultaneously expanding renewable energy at a record pace, projected to surpass the combined capacity of the UK and Germany by the year's end. This reflects a complex energy policy balancing econo...

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German Greens Oppose Potential End to Private Solar Subsidies

Germany's Green Party opposes Economics Minister Reiche's potential end to private solar subsidies, citing ensuing consumer uncertainty and advocating for guaranteed feed-in tariffs, easy grid connections, and a faster energy transition with smart meters and energy storage solutions.

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LNP Renews Nuclear Push, Criticizes Government's Energy Policy

At the LNP's Queensland convention, Nationals leader David Littleproud and Deputy Liberal leader Ted O'Brien criticized the Labor government's energy policy, advocating for nuclear power and warning against a solely renewables-based approach due to concerns about its impact on regional Australia.

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Chevron CEO urges Australia to adopt US-style deregulation

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth urged Australia to emulate the US under Trump's administration, citing higher costs due to regulations and legal challenges, after a private meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles; the article, sponsored by Chevron, omitted climate impacts and lacked diverse perspec...

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Germany to End Subsidies for New Residential Solar Power Systems

German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche will end subsidies for new solar rooftop installations, citing market profitability, despite opposition from the industry and Greens who warn of jeopardizing climate goals and the 150,000 solar industry jobs.

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Advance Targets Net-Zero Supporting Liberal MPs, Exacerbating Coalition Tensions

A right-wing Australian activist group, Advance, is targeting Liberal MPs supporting the 2050 net-zero climate target, intensifying internal Coalition tensions after their election losses and securing \$15.6 million in donations during 2023-24.

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Reform UK to Lift Fracking Ban, Clashing with Labour's Clean Energy Plans

Reform UK vows to lift England's fracking ban if it wins the next general election, citing potential economic benefits of "hundreds of billions of pounds" in untapped shale gas, despite Labour's commitment to a permanent ban and recent well closures; a newly discovered Lincolnshire gas field further...

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Trump Administration Halts Rhode Island Wind Farm Construction

The Trump administration halted construction of the nearly finished Revolution Wind offshore wind project off Rhode Island, citing national security concerns, impacting Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners and potentially delaying power delivery to Rhode Island and Connecticut in 2024.

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German Electricity Subsidy: Uneven Regional Impact Expected

The German government's planned €6.5 billion subsidy to lower 2026 electricity transmission costs will reduce average household bills by 1.6 cents/kWh, but its impact varies regionally due to differences in local renewable energy generation and lack of mandatory pass-through to consumers.

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Netherlands to Fine Households Refusing Smart Meter Upgrades

Starting January 1st, 2024, Dutch households with old electricity meters face fines for non-replacement with smart meters; around 500,000 households are affected, primarily due to privacy concerns, despite free replacement offers; the aim is complete replacement by 2029 to improve grid management an...

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Spain Bypasses Parliament to Push Through Energy Reforms

Following the July rejection of its anti-blackout decree, the Spanish government is using a new urgent decree to implement key energy reforms, including electricity system control improvements and energy storage, but omitting a praised shared self-consumption measure that has prompted a citizen back...

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Germany to Abolish Gas Storage Levy, Reducing Costs for Households and Businesses

The German government will abolish the gas storage levy, reducing gas costs for households and businesses by about €3.4 billion; the cabinet will also discuss other legislative proposals concerning care, pensions, and the expansion of geothermal energy.

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