Headline News:
- “How Britain’s Wind Boom Has Reduced Energy Bills” • The UK now generates more electricity from wind than from fossil fuels, marking a historic milestone in its green transition. A UCL study found that wind power reduced consumer energy bills by $137 billion between 2010 and 2023. Wind capacity projected to exceed 67 GW by 2030. [OilPrice.com]
Wind farm in Scotland (Bjmullan, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped)
- “Biggest Polluters Skip COP30 For Europe To Pick Up Climate Tab” • European leaders gather at the COP30 to discuss climate mitigation and financing for developing countries, but the world’s biggest polluters won’t attend the UN’s annual climate summit as it kicks off in the Brazilian city of Belém. The US, China, and India will skip the meeting. [Euronews]
- “GWEC Urges Japan To Reform Offshore Wind Auctions” • Japan must urgently reform its offshore wind auction system and establish a public-private forum to guide policy and investment if it is to regain momentum in its clean energy transition, says a white paper by the Global Wind Energy Council and renewable energy consultancy OWC. [reNews]
- “UNDP Says Over 6,400 Facilities In Afghanistan Now Powered By Solar Energy” • The UN Development Programme said more than 6,400 facilities across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy since 2021. These include 5,462 healthcare centers, 153 schools, and 854 small businesses, many of which are led by women. [Khaama Press]
- “Electric SUVs Are Everywhere. Now Automakers Have To Get Consumers To Buy Them” • There are plenty of Electric SUVs at dealerships, giving consumers a wide choice. But the question industry watchers are asking is: Will consumers buy them? The $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs expired on September 30. But some EVs are still selling. [ABC News]
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