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Note: This blog was originally posted by Ben Finzel on LinkedIn on November 12, 2014. As President Obama today announced a breakthrough new greenhouse gas emissions reduction deal with China , at least one prominent observer noted that the agreement is a sign of growing confidence in China in “non-fossil” energy sources including renewables . Indeed, China has been ramping up investment in renewables and now plays a significant role in global renewable energy markets.

Note : This blog was originally posted by Ben Finzel on LinkedIn on September 15, 2014. I’ve been involved in energy and environmental policy and communications long enough to have witnessed a number of different “moments” for various energy technologies: the rise and fall (and rise again?) of fuel cells; the debut of larger, more efficient wind turbines; the increased efficiency of solar panels; the promise of “revolutionary” biofuels; etc. etc. Some of these technologie

Note : This blog post was originally posted by Ben Finzel on LinkedIn on September 22, 2014. Last weekend, the world’s largest-ever march to demand action on climate change filled the streets of New York City. And this week, New York City is hosting the largest assembly of world leaders ever convened on the topic. President Obama will address the United Nations and multiple climate meetings and programs are taking place. In conjunction with these activities, political a

I've never been a big fan of New Year's resolutions: they've always seemed temporary. Will you really commit to that improvement all year long? This year was different. I made a big one: to renew. Specifically, after working in Washington for 25 years, I resolved to: refocus my professional endeavors around the issues, opportunities, challenges, people and organizations that motivate me. refresh my commitment to collaborating with smart people on compelling, invigoratin