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Germany: warning of the medium-sized groups on high-energy costs
The mid-sized industrial conglomerates in Germany warned on Monday that elevated energy costs generated by the country's move towards renewable power would damage their competitiveness over the next two years and appealed to the government to put a restriction on prices.
read more... 13/05/2014
German cabinet approves plans for renewable energy rebate for industrials
The cabinet of German Chancellor Angela Merkel endorses on Wednesday a draft law that offers energy-intensive companies a partial discount on green energy surtax after months of arguments with Brussels.
read more... 08/05/2014
Germany: reserve power plan for 3 winters ahead
Germany's energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur defined on Friday plans for reserve power capacity for the next three winters in order to guarantee grids stability as a result of the shutdown of the nuclear plants and irregular renewable power raises.
read more... 05/05/2014
France: 100,000 green jobs to be created in the next few years
Segolene Royal, chosen French energy and environment minister this month, declared on Friday she intended to create 100,000 jobs in the next three years aiming for renewable development.
read more... 28/04/2014
Britain: conservatives’ promise to eliminate onshore wind farm subsidies
The Conservative party in Britain promised to eliminate government subsidies for onshore wind farms in case it will be the winner of the national election next year, raising insecurity concerns for investors in renewable energy.
read more... 25/04/2014