The International Energy Agency (IEA) Friday called for an “energy revolution” worldwide to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. To halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, at least $45 trillion — three times the current size of the entire U.S. economy — needs to be invested by governments and the private sector into the energy sector, the Paris-based agency said.
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IEA: ‘Energy Revolution’ Could Cut Fossil Fuels Use, Emissions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Friday called for an “energy revolution” worldwide to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. To halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, at least $45 trillion — three times the current size of the entire U.S. economy — needs to be invested by governments and the private sector into the energy sector, the Paris-based agency said.
Internet Firm Seeks FERC Inquiry into E-Commerce
A Maryland-based Internet consulting firm says it plans to askFERC to initiate an inquiry into the impact of the e-commercerevolution on regulated energy industries and vice versa, but firstit wants to get industry input on the issue.
Firm Seeks FERC Inquiry into E-Commerce
A Maryland-based Internet consulting firm says it plans to askFERC to initiate an inquiry into the impact of the e-commercerevolution on regulated energy industries and vice versa, but firstit wants to get industry input on the issue.
Venture Capitalist Sees Internet Revolution for Energy
Venture capitalist Oliver Curme is looking for big things fromAltra Energy Technologies. Last year the company in which he’s apartner, Battery Ventures, bought a majority stake in Altra, whichoffers real-time electronic trading of energy. “I put $10 millionof my company’s money into Altra Energy Technologies,” he toldattendees at Zeus Development’s Interactive Energy conference inHouston earlier this week. “I believe, like many of you do, thatthere’s a gold mine to be made in interactive energy, and I put mymoney where my mouth is. In fact, my neck is really stretched onaccount of my belief to the tune of $10 million. But Altra’s areally great company. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a winner.”
Paper Warns of Just Building Brand
A white paper released by Prosper Business Development Corp.outlines three phases of revolution occurring in the energyindustry and explains three mistakes marketers must avoid to ensuresuccess in the competitive marketplace. The paper addressesdifferences from telecommunications deregulation and warns of ashakeout for energy marketing executives who fail to respond to thederegulating market.