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EU carbon market weekly update - 23 February 2015
23 February 2015The recent rally in EU carbon prices faltered last week, amid renewed uncertainty over the proposed Market Stability Reserve. All eyes are now on the EU environment committee's MSR vote on Tuesday, says Louis Redshaw
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Jordan awards tenders for 200MW of renewables projects
19 February 2015Jordan has awarded contracts to 12 solar projects and two wind farms, totalling 200MW, in its first renewable energy tender.
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The EC's plan to unify capital markets can help address climate change
19 February 2015The European Commission's plan to unify capital markets announced this week can benefit renewables and energy efficiency firms, argues Martin Schoenberg
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Delaying MSR to 2021 risks 'lost decade' for cleantech investment
18 February 2015Introducing the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) into the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2021, as proposed by the European Commission, "risks undermining investment in clean technology," according to international researchers.
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Iowa issues $321m green bond to finance water projects
16 February 2015A series of bonds, totalling $321.5 million, has been issued by the Iowa Financing Authority to fund a range of water–related projects in the state.
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China's emissions market 'to target six sectors'
11 February 2015China's national emissions trading system (ETS), will initially cover six industry sectors: power generation; steel, non-ferrous metals; building materials; chemicals; and aviation, according to a senior government official.
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Large investors accused of weak sustainable investment policies on forestry
11 February 2015Most institutional investors have "poorly developed sustainable investment policies" regarding forest commodities, according to Forest 500, an initiative of the Global Canopy Programme (GCP), a UK-based think tank.
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Elliott Capital buys UK solar projects, shorts renewables funds
09 February 2015Elliott Capital Advisors, a leading US hedge fund, has made a direct investment of almost £100 million ($152 million) in six UK solar energy projects, while taking short positions in five London listed renewable energy funds.
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UK subsidy changes offer better lending opportunities, says Macquarie
09 February 2015The end of the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) in the UK will bring attractive refinancing opportunities for infrastructure lenders, according to experts at Macquarie.
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US solar stocks soar on Obama's budget proposals
04 February 2015Shares in leading US solar energy companies have jumped by 9% or more following President Obama's 2016 budget proposal on Monday to make permanent the tax credits that support US renewable energy projects.