Feed-in Tariffs in America: Driving the Economy with Renewable Energy Policy that Works Around the world there is growing recognition to address the economic and climate crises together rather than separately. President Barack Obama has touted a green energy sector as the best chance of jumpstarting the economy, putting Americans back to work, and securing the country’s standing in a post-carbon world.
Cap and Invest The establishment of emissions trading is currently entering a decisive stage since arguments against the free allocation of allowances are gaining strength. Accordingly, the following conclusion is drawn: If allowances are allocated for free, power companies are most likely to price-in the value of allowances into electricity prices.
EU Troika Calls for Transatlantic Cimate Cooperation At a panel discussion organized by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung and the Brookings Institution in cooperation with the Czech and Swedish Embassies, the E.U. Commissioner underlined the transatlantic potential for setting international climate standards and moving the world economy towards a global green new deal.
Event: From Partnership to Leadership - Transatlantic Solutions for a Low Carbon Economy This conference addressed the major challenge the transatlantic partnership is facing these days: How to overcome the economic and the climate crises at the same time.
