The Climate Network

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Solar Power Trends: German and U.S. Perspectives

March 12, 2012 - In light of the international race to a low-carbon economy, Germany has generated particular interest with its quick transition from coal and nuclear energy to a renewable energy based economy. Over the last ten years, Germany has increased the share of electricity from renewable sources from 5 percent to over 20 percent, while creating more than 380,000 new jobs in this sector. more»

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Germany and the Czech Republic – different paths to a secure energy future?

- December 8, 2011 -

In light of common European energy challenges the Czech and German energy policy concepts represent two rather divergent energy strategies. While the current Czech government advocates a larger share in nuclear and coal driven energy generation Germany puts the emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency measures and a phase-out of nuclear power by the year 2022.

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Transatlantic solutions for a low-carbon economy: Are regional initiatives the best solution for U.S. action?

- November 7, 2011 - The Heinrich Böll Foundation EU Office and the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) co-hosted a panel debate at the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union. The debate aimed to create a discussion about the latest developments in U.S. climate and energy policy as well as the future opportunities for progressive climate and energy policies at the regional and state level on both sides of the Atlantic. more»

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European Union Green Jobs Tour 2011

- October 7, 2011 - In cooperation with the BlueGreen Alliance, the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Climate Network brought eight representatives of labor unions and environmental organizations on a green-jobs focused tour to Europe from September 26 to October 5, 2011. more»

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Gaining Strenght - Clean Energy Solutions for a Resilient Economy

- September 22, 2011 - On September 20th, policy makers from Germany and the United States came together to discuss common ways for making renewable energies the driving force of industrial revolution of the 21st century. The conference took place as part of the Climate Network of the Heinrich Boell Foundation and marked the release of the publication Sharing Solutions: Transatlantic Cooperation for a Low-Carbon Economy
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How Will Germany meet its ambitious energy goals?

- July 27, 2011 -

The country has taken some fundamental energy decisions this year and can provide a good case from which other countries can learn from. Dr. Felix Matthes from the Oeko Institute outlines the three strategic approaches of Germany’s energy transformation until 2050.

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Transatlantic Perspectives on Shale Gas Development

- On June 21, 2011, the Heinrich Boell Foundation and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) hosted an event on the development of shale gas using hydraulic fracturing technology. Fracking, as the technique is widely referred to, is controversial in terms of its environmental impact. more»

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Shale Gas in Europe – What for?

- April 20, 2011 - The EU Office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation gathered policy experts and decisions makers from the United States and Europe to discuss challenges and opportunities for shale gas production in Europe. Discussants agreed that a transatlantic scientific and policy related exchange on the issue would prove to be of great value for the future development of shale gas in Europe. more»

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In the Spirit of Solidarity - an External Energy Policy for the EU?

- March 16, 2011 - The EU Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation hosted an event on the prospects for a common EU external energy policy. The roundtable discussion took place just after the disaster of Fukushima which led to intense debates in many member states regarding their future energy mix, particularly with regard to the role of nuclear power. more»