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March 1, 2012
Published by EPICENTER on March 1, 2012
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The Energy Revolution is Already Here… But It Did Not Come From Where It Was Expected

Hydraulic fracturing, or ‘fracking’, has revolutionised world energy markets, making the United States into a net exporter of natural gas and drastically reducing its dependence on foreign oil. Because of the widespread availability of shale gas, many other countries could experience the same dramatic transformation.
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June 1, 2011
Published by EPICENTER on June 1, 2011
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Germany Says Goodbye to Nuclear Energy… for the Second Time

The cost of Ms Merkel’s decision to close all nuclear power stations by 2022 will be paid by all consumers. And it remains to be seen how German businesses will adapt so as not to endanger their international competitiveness.
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May 1, 2011
Published by EPICENTER on May 1, 2011
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LFMI Response to Public Consultation Permit Granting Procedures for Energy Infrastructure Projects

It should be understood that even the best sounding initiatives can be bogged down by the intricate legislation. Imposing time limits is a good idea, but measures must be taken that they do not create negative effects on their own.
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May 1, 2010
Published by IBL on May 1, 2010
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Are Green Jobs Real Jobs? The Case of Italy

The European Union has committed itself to increase the share of renewable energy up to 20% of the final consumption by 2020, from 9.2% in 2006 (EC 2009). The same political wave is mounting in several other countries, most notably the United States.
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