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economy, which could result in extensive and long term changes in Ukraine’e energy sector and the country’s energy policy. In light of growing pressures from the European Union to maintain a normalised relationship with Gazprom, as well as the looming end date of its gas supply contract with Russia in 2019, Ukraine’s foreign policy must aim to re-examine this relationship, but also drive efforts for diversification and ensuring energy security in the long - run. In a recent government statement, Prime

With total vote of 219 to 212, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), also known as Waxman-Markley Cap and Trade bill ( Waxman-Markey), was passed on June 26, 2009 by the U.S. House of Representatives. The ACES Act contains five main categories. The first one is clean energy. The second is energy efficiency. The third is reducing global warming pollution. The fourth is transitioning to a clean energy economy, and the last is agriculture and forestry related offsets. In fact, Waxman-Markey

Nevada Policy Scenarios Tammy Siirila HIS/311 September 15, 2014 Miguel Lopez Nevada Policy Scenarios Western Water Policy In light of population growth, Nevada continues to seek new resources for water consumption. Options include working with farmers and states such as California, Arizona, Idaho, and even the Country of Mexico. There are also various Lake Mead projects that could supply the needed water, as well as conservation projects within

11/18/2015 SUBJECT: Recommendation on future policy for the 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Created in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is the solar industry’s most important and only public policy that supports the deployment of solar energy in the United States to both the residential and commercial sectors. The 30% ITC has been successful in increasing deployment and lowering costs of solar energy. Since the eight-year extension created

MEMORENDUM Policy Options to Address the Economic Unsustainability of Nuclear Power Plants in Illinois To: Senator Mattie Hunter, Illinois Senate Environment and Energy Committee Chair From: Jon McDonnell, Policy Analysis and Energy Impact Center Date: April 30, 2015 Subject: Nuclear Power Plant Closure Resolution Act of 2014 and Policy Alternatives Executive Summery In Illinois, three large nuclear power facilities, belonging to the energy giant Exelon, are under threat of premature closure

Pollution) Act. 1974, Forest Conservation Act 1980, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, Environment Protection Act 1986, Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 1989, etc. However, Rule 14 of EPA 1986 require an industry of submit Annual Environment Statement (ES) by 30th September every year from 1993 onward to relevant State Pollution Control Board. It is applicable to any industry which possesses or requires consent under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974

United States is the world’s largest producer of ethanol fuel, producing over 60% of the world’s ethanol in 2011, which correlates to the creation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2005. The RFS originated with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and was expanded and extended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). The RFS requires renewable fuel to be blended into transportation fuel more so every year until it is set to reach 36 billion gallons in 2022 (Renewable). The purpose

Greening energy sector in India has started through the implementation of various policies and acts in energy sector. The electricity Act which was enforced in 2003 for the generation of renewable energy, providing sufficient support and facilitating its purchase was the first formal process in promoting clean energy (solar energy in India). Other energy policies and acts like National Tariff policy 2006, National rural electrification policies 2006 and semiconductor policy 2007 have provided ground

2.2 European Union (EU) action The EU was developing a particular system to mitigate CO2 and other GHG emissions. In 2005, the EU establishes an effective system, which is EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) (European Communities, 2013). The EU ETS considers as effective system to combat climate change and tool to reduce CO2 and other GHG (European Communities, 2015). The EU ETS has biggest and first main emissions trading in the world. This system includes 28 countries from the EU as well Iceland

Renewable Energy Development Plan (REDP) 2008-2022. In 2010, Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) 2010-2030 and Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) 2010-2030 - Revision 1. In 2011, Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) 2010-2030 – Revision 2 and Renewable Energy Development Plan (REDP) 2012-2021. Lastly in 2015, Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) 2015-2036, Thailand Smart Grid Roadmap 2015-2036 and Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP) 2015-2036 [10]. Energy policies in Malaysia