RWE's Renewables Unit Calls For More Reform of German Energy Policy

Germany urgently needs to press ahead with reforming its energy market, but a series of elections, including general elections in the autumn, could mean standstill for much of 2013, said utility RWE AG's (RWE.XE) renewable energies chief Thursday.

Speaking to journalists at the company's head office in Essen, Hans Buenting, managing director of RWE Innogy GmbH, said that the government's top priority in terms of energy policy this year should be a reform of the renewable energies law to help contain the spiraling costs of subsidizing "green" technologies like wind and solar power.

Labor, business and government officials oppose renewable energy ballot

A combination of labor, business and government officials will launch their opposition to a proposed 25 percent statewide renewable energy mandate in Detroit on Monday.

The Clean Affordable Renewable Energy for Michigan Coalition is urging voters not to support the signature drive - called 25x25 -- arguing it's too costly for consumers. Proponents say boosting Michigan's current renewable energy use - currently less than 4 percent --- will generate green energy jobs and bolster the environment.

Poland to soon get a new bill on green power generation

Poles could soon be generating their own green power nationwide when a new law on power generation comes into force.

As Alicja Baczyńska reports, Poland’s rural and cityscapes could soon be peppered with petite windmills, solar panels, and turbines, once a renewable energy bill facilitating micro power generation is passed early 2013.

A DIY power generation boom may be possible with the efforts of the Economy Ministry, which seeks to do away with a legal logjam hampering the growth of the small-scale schemes.

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