Archive

  • CDSB launches final consultation on environmental reporting proposal

    03 November 2014

    The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) is inviting comments on the final draft of its reporting framework that aims to help companies with their disclosure of environmental information.

  • The evolution of the PTC in the US

    30 October 2014

    The US Production Tax Credit for renewables has had a chequered history, more often than not creating uncertainty for the wind and biomass industries. While the rules are gradually being made more clear for investors, some questions remain unanswered, explains Lee J Peterson

  • New Jersey 'green bank' opens for business

    30 October 2014

    New Jersey has officially opened its Energy Resilience Bank (ERB) backed by $200 million of public money.

  • EIB provides second €100m loan facility to Ireland's ESB

    30 October 2014

    ESB, Ireland's state-owned electricity supply company, has secured a second €100 million ($126 million) loan facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help it connect wind farms to the national grid.

  • UK's Green Investment Bank urged to 'go global', and issue green bonds

    29 October 2014

    The UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB) should extend its reach internationally, according to leading financiers.

  • Business welcomes EU 2030 emissions goal, but not renewables target

    28 October 2014

    Industry and investors have broadly welcomed the EU's new climate and energy policy framework for 2030.

  • EU ETS 'boosted' by 2030 clarity

    24 October 2014

    The EU's 2030 framework gave a much-needed boost to the prospects of its beleaguered carbon market.

  • Green Investment Bank sees interest in offshore wind fund

    22 October 2014

    The UK's Green Investment Bank said it has had interest from two potential cornerstone investors for its proposed £1 billion ($1.6 billion) offshore wind fund.

  • Risk-sharing instruments get approval from Green Climate Fund

    21 October 2014

    The UN's Green Climate Fund has approved the use of financial guarantees and other risk-sharing instruments that it believes will help leverage private capital in support of the fund.

  • HgCapital voices caution on development finance for renewables

    15 October 2014

    There is plenty of capital available for renewable energy projects but a shortage of finance at the construction stage could be emerging and regulatory risk remains a major problem, according to Tom Murley, head of the renewable energy team at HgCapital.