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US emissions at mercy of economics
US emissions at mercy of economics
The importance of preserving the existing US nuclear fleet was underlined by scenarios released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Accelerated retirement of nuclear, instead of coal, could see annual CO2 emissions 500 million tonnes higher by 2040.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 30 April 2014
US CO2 emissions at mercy of economics
US CO2 emissions at mercy of economics
An acceleration in nuclear power plant retirements over the coming decades would lead to an increase in anticipated carbon dioxide emissions, according to futuregazing scenarios released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Nuclear helps Exelon achieve emissions goal
Nuclear helps Exelon achieve emissions goal
Uprates of its existing nuclear power reactors has helped Exelon meet its self-imposed greenhouse gas emissions target seven years earlier than planned. The utility has called on US policymakers to recognize nuclear's role in meeting the country's emission reduction goals.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 24 April 2014
IPCC calls for energy transformation
IPCC calls for energy transformation
Only a total shift to low-carbon generation can effectively tackle climate change, according to a report published by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Improving the energy efficiencies of fossil power plants or shifting from coal to gas will not by itself be sufficient.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 17 April 2014
Prepare for climate change, IPCC warns
Prepare for climate change, IPCC warns
The world is largely ill-prepared for the risks of a changing climate, according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The energy sector is just one of many that must adapt to meet these challenges.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 31 March 2014
Coal taints Germany's energy mix
Coal taints Germany's energy mix
Germany increased its carbon dioxide emissions for the second year in a row due to its Energiewende policies and the effects of global fuel markets.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 22 January 2014
BP sees modest growth in nuclear energy
BP sees modest growth in nuclear energy
Global nuclear power use will grow 1.9% annually up to 2035, according to oil and gas giant BP. However, carbon dioxide emissions are seen to increase by almost 30% over that period.
Energy & Environment · Friday, 17 January 2014
Policies hold European nuclear steady
Policies hold European nuclear steady
The European Union's installed nuclear generating capacity in 2050 is forecast to be at about the same level as in 2010, according to the European Commission's analysis of the bloc's current energy and climate policies.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 9 January 2014
Chicago turns on to clean energy
Chicago turns on to clean energy
US utility Constellation has signed a contract tosupply Chicago with electricity for its municipal facilities and street lighting. A mix of nuclear, gas, wind and solar will reduce emissions by 99.5%.
Energy & Environment · Friday, 15 November 2013
IEA predicts price pinch
IEA predicts price pinch
The export markets of Europe and Japan will decline as a result of higher electricity prices, according to the International Energy Agency’s 2013 edition of its World Energy Outlook.
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 12 November 2013
California emissions rise on San Onofre shut down
California emissions rise on San Onofre shut down
Greenhouse gas emissions from power plants in California increased by 35% in 2012, partly due to the early closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant.
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 5 November 2013
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