The GIB needs to be bigger. Luckily, along side it are significant new 'people powered' investment platforms that enable regular people to invest in the largest and most profitable renewable energy projects. These may be just what is required to tip the balance towards clean energy for the UK.
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“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about green investment.
1.) Green investment bank officially launched by Vince Cable. Vince Cable, the U.K.’s business secretary, has officially marked the launch of the new green investment bank (GIB) by announcing funding of a new waste-to-energy plant and an energy saving scheme.
2.) In Australia, Oliver Yates is to head green investment bank. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s (CEFC) board announced Mr Yates’ appointment as the organisation’s inaugural chief executive on Sunday.
3.) Resource shortages invigorate green investments.
4.) Green energy investment will fuel short-term price hike, says minister — video
5.) U.K. Energy policy weighs on green investment: chart of the day.
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