Waxman Markey may not be perfect and it has yet to pass the Senate, but its passage through the House does move the US closer to a more robust climate change policy. Meanwhile, what of European policy? Europe has always seen itself in the vanguard of introducing renewable energy. However, analysis we have recently completed shows how a lack of a Europe wide framework for renewables is holding the EU back. Read more…
Archive for July, 2009
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Working with World Economic Forum on Smart Grids
Interest in smart grids has intensified in recent days. In addition to the $4.5bn of public money the US Government has put behind the infrastructure, the passing of the Waxman Markey bill in the House promises more support, which has at least satisfied some of the demands of the GridWise Alliance. But encouraging smart grid investment remains a challenge. This week we have published a report with the World Economic Forum exploring how to accelerate smart grid investments. Read more…
