United States
New York's Mayor Bloomberg, Nissan launch electric taxicab pilot program
Thursday, 25 April 2013 REM New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the city's Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky launched six all-electric Nissan LEAF taxicabs as part of a pilot program scheduled to last up to one ye...
IRENA welcomes launch of Africa's largest solar PV plant
Monday, 22 April 2013 REM The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) earlier today welcomed word that the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Africa has been inaugurated by the government of the Islamic Republic of...
Global Renewable Fuels Alliance applauds IEA bio-fuels findings
Thursday, 18 April 2013 REM The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its Tracking Clean Energy Progress report in New Delhi, India yesterday detailing the increased role it believes bio-fuels will need to play in reducing ...
Indiana University installs $245,000 solar power array
Monday, 15 April 2013 Robin WhitlockIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is covering the flat roof of one of its buildings with solar panels – believed to be the largest array of its kind in downtown Indianapolis
Fair blows the wind…
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 Robin WhitlockWindMade is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that aims to directly appeal to consumers to promote the benefits of wind power through consumer branding. REM finds out more…
Bentley Motors installs Britain’s largest rooftop solar PV system
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 Robin WhitlockThe system will be owned and operated by Lightsource with electricity supplied under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Rail Freight Group opposes increased charges for rail transported biomass
Monday, 01 April 2013 Robin Whitlock The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has called on the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) not to proceed with proposals to increase charges for moving biomass by rail arguing it would effectively price the traff...
Dismantling the barriers to a renewables-based knowledge economy with IRENA
Thursday, 28 March 2013 Dan McCue Whether they're located in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, South America or even Europe or the southeastern United States, the cry of those charged with fostering the economic development of thei...
Researchers building stronger, greener concrete with biofuel byproducts
Thursday, 21 March 2013 REMKansas State University civil engineers are developing the right mix to reduce concrete's carbon footprint and make it stronger. Their innovative ingredient: biofuel byproducts.
Car Charging Group Inc to acquire EV charging stations in New York
Thursday, 21 March 2013 Robin WhitlockAcquisitions will see this nationwide provider of EV charging services building destination and location networks throughout Central New York and surrounding areas