Ever since the energy crisis in the seventies the U.S. government has used policies to support the growth of the renewable energy sector. Neighbourhoods of the seventies and eighties very often display old rooftop solar thermal collectors which were installed at a time when people were taking advantage of the tax credit made available during [...]

The EU Commission published last week the 2009 call for project proposals which contribute to a wider spread of energy efficiency practices and to a greater use of renewable energy sources under the Intelligent Energy – Europe funding programme. Overall € 65 million will be available to fund projects which can help deliver a cleaner, [...]

It’s that time of year again when REEEP tells the world that it’s seeking project ideas for funding. The partnership’s target is primarily the Southern Hemisphere or what some refer to as the “developing world” or “economies in transition”. Anybody with a project idea regarding renewable energy or energy efficiency can apply for funding.
The key: [...]