Dec 1, 2024
Global Green Subsidy Race Draws Investor Attention
The global competition in green energy subsidies among the US, Europe, and China is intensifying, impacting renewable energy markets and investor strategies.
The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act and the US’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act aim to dominate the renewable energy market but have created tensions and competition between their economies. China’s substantial subsidies have enabled its rapid advancement in electric vehicles and batteries, presenting another competitive challenge. Amidst this uncertainty, investors and businesses are adopting a cautious stance, slowing down decarbonization efforts and risking increased dependency on Chinese renewable technologies. Read more.
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Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.
Jul 28, 2025
New York Projects Clean Energy Targets Will Be Missed Without Major Adjustment
New York’s freshly released energy plan warns the state will miss its climate mandates—such as powering 70% of its grid with renewables by 2030—unless grid upgrades, storage, and project deployment accelerate sharply.