California PUC REP Workshop - The workshop notice is the first formal response by the PUC to the recommendations by the California Energy Commission that the PUC immediately implement a system of differentiated feed-in tariffs for renewable energy projects less than 20 MW. The workshop is to determine whether the PUC should open an existing docket to include expanding the present feed-in tariff for projects up to 1.5 MW that has been largely ineffectual. - San Francisco, CA, February 10, 2009
Effective Renewable Energy Policies: Stimulating Job Creation, Long Term Investments, and Improving Energy Security - The focus of the conference is the deployment of renewable energy in Florida resulting in jobs and energy security. Experts from around the world and participants from various stakeholder organizations will discuss policies to stimulate vast investment in renewable energy to increase energy security and job creation in Florida. Building on Governor Crist's vision of 20% renewables by 2020, this event will provide first hand experiences from Florida, other states and European countries on what policies are most effective in achieving renewable targets. Speakers will include: leading environmental organizations, Florida State legislators, investors, utilities representatives, renewable energy industry organizations and leading energy companies. Learn more and register. - Tallahassee, FL, February 3, 2009
Global Financing for Climate and the Environment after G8 Summit - A study, New Finance for Climate Change and Environment, commissioned by WWF and the
Heinrich Böll Foundation in the lead-up to the 34th
G-8 Summit, examines the creation of over a dozen new multilateral and
bilateral
funding initiatives intended to address climate and related
environmental issues. Unfortunately, these new funds are being
developed with little
coordination as regards strategic objectives, funding priorities and
implementation mechanisms. This public event will discuss the proposed funds’ priorities, strategies and
governance structures with
an eye to exploring their potential compatibilities and competing
interests. The public will hear the
views of international institutions, national governments and civil
society as they assess the success of the G-8 meeting in Hokkaido in
shaping the
new global architecture for climate and environmental finance. Please RSVP by calling 202 778 9752 or by sending an email to mpo@wwfus.org - July 16, 2-4 PM
Florida Conference on Renewable Energy Policies and Governor Crist's “Serve to Preserve Summit on Global Climate Change"
(PDF) - Bringing together stakeholders and advocates for renewable
energy in Florida, and highlights the important issues that Governor
Crist is seeking for Climate Change in Florida. Please RSVP before June 23, 2008 to Faye Roller - June 24, 2008
2008 Regional Sustainable Energy Summit - Amherst, Massachusetts. Sponsored by Co-op Power and the UMass Amherst Office of Research, this
year's summit will feature inspiring keynote sessions and dozens of
exciting workshops on cost saving energy ideas for homeowners,
businesses, and communities on Saturday and full-day green job training
sessions and networking opportunities on Friday - June 20-21, 2008
Renewable Energy Payments in the US: Prospects and Perspectives featuring Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA)
and Wilson Rickerson (Rickerson Energy Strategies), Janet Sawin
(Worldwatch Institute), and Katherine Weiss (First Solar Industry) - June 18, 2008
Solar Fact Finding Mission to Germany for Utility Decision Makers
- thirty-one utility executives and managers travelled to Germany to
learn about the country’s success and experience integrating
significant amounts of solar energy into the electricity grid.
Throughout the five-day fact finding mission, the delegation met with
numerous players in the German electricity marketplace, visited
multiple solar installations, and toured the largest solar tradeshow in
Europe. This report presents the key findings and provides links to
more information. Download the report - June 9-13, 200
