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Japan: Geothermal Developer Issues First Green Bond to Finance Projects

ORIX to Issue the first Green Bonds in Japan (News Release) ORIX Corporation has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as renewable energy, construction and renovation of energy‐saving structures, and projects with environmental improvement effects suchContinue reading “Japan: Geothermal Developer Issues First Green Bond to Finance Projects”

East Africa: Opportunity to Influence Financing Policy for Geothermal Energy Projects

Online Survey for Project Financing and Direct-Use Projects (GRMF) Awarded projects from Application Round 1 to Application Round 5 Dear Developers, After five successful Application Rounds of the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) with 30 awarded projects, the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGCU) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is currently assessing the potential of aContinue reading “East Africa: Opportunity to Influence Financing Policy for Geothermal Energy Projects”

USA: Washington DC.: GRC ED Boosts Geothermal at National Energy Conference

Video – GRC Executive Director Talks About Geothermal at U.S. Energy Association Forum (C-Span) Will Pettitt, Executive Director of the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) represented the geothermal community at the 16th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum, hosted by the U.S. Energy Association (USEA) on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the National Press Club, Washington, DC,Continue reading “USA: Washington DC.: GRC ED Boosts Geothermal at National Energy Conference”

Quebec will officially extend euthanasia to include psychiatric conditions.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition An article by Sidhartha Banerjee, for the Canadian Press reports that the Québec government has officially decided to extend euthanasia to people with mental illness. The article reports: Health Minister Danielle McCann told a news conference Tuesday that people with mental health issues who aren’t responding to treatment wouldContinue reading “Quebec will officially extend euthanasia to include psychiatric conditions.”

USA, California: GRC Board Member to Give Presentation on Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal Heat Pumps for Building Decarbonization – A Gridworks Happy Hour Greetings Friends, You're invited to the next Gridworks Happy Hour! On Thursday Jan 23rd, we will be hosting a Happy Hour and community discussion about Geothermal Heat Pumps and their expanding role in the building decarbonizing. This informal opportunity to consider new approaches forContinue reading “USA, California: GRC Board Member to Give Presentation on Geothermal Heat Pumps”

USA, Washington D.C.: Geothermal Resources Council Presents at State of the Energy Industry Forum

GRC Executive Director at USEA State of the Energy Industry Forum .@GRC2001 Executive Director Will Pettitt says #geothermal is the recovery of #heat from the earth that is then converted to #electricity A @ENERGY study found that over 60 GW of electricity could be accessible by 2050 if geothermal #technology is invested in#SOTEI2020 pic.twitter.com/etPF2vaGwD —Continue reading “USA, Washington D.C.: Geothermal Resources Council Presents at State of the Energy Industry Forum”

USA, California: Sacramento Area Utility Plans for 180 MW Geothermal by 2040

New year, new clean energy goals (News Release) Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)—which serves as the roadmap for how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions—has been adopted by the California Energy Commission and lauded for lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the Sacramento region while maintaining affordable rates and reliability. SMUD’s IRPContinue reading “USA, California: Sacramento Area Utility Plans for 180 MW Geothermal by 2040”

Portugal: Geothermal District Heating Network Proposed for Town of Chaves

Chaves vai usar calor da água termal para aquecer edifícios e potenciar descarbonização – Chaves will use geothermal energy to heat buildings and enhance decarbonization (SAPO lifestyle) A Câmara de Chaves vai criar uma minirrede de geotermia através de um projeto-piloto que irá utilizar o calor da água termal para aquecer edifícios e, assim, promover aContinue reading “Portugal: Geothermal District Heating Network Proposed for Town of Chaves”

USA, Alaska: New Legislation Would Extend Period for Geothermal Exploration to Five Years

Governor introduces ‘Open for Business’ legislation (KTVA) Gov. Mike Dunleavy Gov. Mike Dunleavy brought forward bills to the Senate on Wednesday to keep his promise of “making Alaska open for business.” The bills would remove roadblocks and promote resource development. According to the governor’s office, the “Open for Business” legislation includes SB 161 would promote the explorationContinue reading “USA, Alaska: New Legislation Would Extend Period for Geothermal Exploration to Five Years”

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