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Natural Gas vs Renewables for OPIC: What’s the Tradeoff?

January 30, 2014
Of the many outcomes in the FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations legislation, one that stood out was buried in section 7081. This provision now allows the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to invest in fossil fuel power projects in IDA and IDA-blend countries. In other words,&nb...
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Obama Administration: “Power Africa!” Congress: “But Forget about Hydro.”

January 15, 2014
In a few days, the US government will move to officially oppose any and all large hydroelectric projects funded by the multilateral development banks, even as USAID considers bringing the mother of all hydroelectric projects, “Inga 3”, into the high profile “Power Africa” ini...
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Making Large-Scale Wind and Solar Power a Reality – Kevin Ummel

November 25, 2013
Making Large-Scale Wind and Solar Power a Reality – Kevin Ummel