Renewables are immune to COVID-19, says IEA | The Paper Source University
IEA executive director Fatih Birol
“Renewables appear to be immune to Covid-19,” said Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency, as he revealed that clean energy had defied the pandemic downturn that has hit all other areas of the…
Europe’s networks need more cross-border exchange, storage by 2040 | The Paper Source University
Europe’s electricity networks need 93GW additional cross-border exchange and 485GWh storage capacity by 2040 to meet climate targets, ENTSO-E finds.
The study by the electricity transmission system operators’ association, as part of the…
IRENA and AfDB partner to advance Africa’s energy transition | The Paper Source University
Map of eastern hemisphere highlighting Africa
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to jointly support investment in low carbon energy projects, a move expected to advance…
EDF, Capgemini to develop smart meter, smart grid services | The Paper Source University
EDF International Networks and Capgemini are partnering to develop common offerings for smart meters and smart grids.
The two companies intend to combine their expertise and resources to build common offerings to support the smart…
Five fundamental blocks to grow the global offshore wind energy market | The Paper Source University
Image credit: Nicholas Doherty – Unsplash
A new report released by the Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) highlights the five fundamental building blocks to expand the global offshore wind energy market.
The blocks…
NY City Renters Owe More Than $1 Billion in Unpaid Rent – Real Estate Investing Today
The Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) is reporting that renters in New York City owe in excess of $1 billion in unpaid rent during the Coronavirus pandemic, according to data from a recent survey. The WSJ says…
Housing Starts & Permits Up in December – Real Estate Investing Today
The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,669,000, which is 5.8% above November’s revised number. December’s rate for units in buildings…
Biden to Extend CDC Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures | Paper Source Online
Originally published by Bloomberg | January 20, 2021
The order calls for the moratorium, set to expire at the end of this month, to be extended through at least March 31.
President Joe Biden plans to extend bans on home evictions and…
Changes in State Taxes Effective in January – Real Estate Investing Today
With everyone bracing themselves for big changes in national taxes being ushered in with the Biden administration, a new report from the Tax Foundation reminds us that many states had changes in their tax codes that began in…
Existing-Home Sales Up Slightly – Real Estate Investing Today
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 0.7% in December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.76 million (up 22.2% from one year ago). Total housing inventory at the end of…