APEC summit concludes with ambitious renewable energy goals
Presidents of the Philippines and Chile at the APEC meeting in Russia, September 2012 (source: Office of the President of the Philippines)
Francisco Rojas
12 Nov 2014
The recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Beijing announced their intent of doubling renewable energy in the 21-member economies by 2030 and the GEA applauds APEC's ambitious target.
Lauded by the U.S. Geothermal Energy Association, the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Beijing announced their intent of doubling renewable energy in the 21-member economies by 2030. Various renewable energy associations have applauded the political leaders for their efforts.
The U.S. Geothermal Energy Association comments: “GEA applauds the APEC goal of doubling renewable power,” said Karl Gawell, Executive Director, Geothermal Energy Association. “New geothermal power development underway in the US and nearly all of the APEC countries will provide more than electricity, building thousands of megawatts of new geothermal power will spur economic growth, create new jobs and ensure environmental health for future generations.”
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Source: Seattle PI
