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Residential Renewable Energy: By Whom?, Joel B. Eisen
Residential Renewable Energy: By Whom?, Joel B. Eisen
Law Faculty Publications
The technology already exists to put solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on millions of homes, but we have paid inadequate attention to getting them there. This current lack of focus on distribution will limit residential solar deployment indefinitely, unless it is addressed soon. While a number of solutions to this problem have been proposed or are in various stages of implementation, this Article finds that given the pressing need to address climate change, more rapid action is needed. In addition to pursuing other options for generating electricity using renewables (including onshore and offshore wind power, and utility-scale solar power stations), and …
The New Energy Geopolitics?: China, Renewable Energy, And The "Greentech Race", Joel B. Eisen
The New Energy Geopolitics?: China, Renewable Energy, And The "Greentech Race", Joel B. Eisen
Law Faculty Publications
The issue of China's support for renewables has taken center stage in the United States, thanks to an investigation by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that commenced in October 2010. That investigation began with a complaint alleging that China unfairly subsidizes its greentech industries, in violation of its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Well before that investigation began, numerous Americans believed the United States was less engaged in greentech promotion than China. China has come very far in a short amount of time to promote renewables, and many feel the United States is falling …