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The EIB uses credit enhancement facility in offshore wind loan
13 February 2015The European Investment Bank has agreed a £51 million ($78 million) loan for the world's second largest offshore wind project, using its Project Bond Credit Enhancement Facility.
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AP2 divests from 20 'seriously risky' fossil-fuel companies
20 October 2014The SEK265 billion fund is moving its money out of 20 firms – 12 in coal and eight in oil and gas production – following what it called a "comprehensive risk analysis" of its holdings.
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Biomass firm closes new projects following IPO
19 September 2014A renewables firm which raised £9.5 million ($15.5 million) through an IPO in July has reached financial close on two biomass boiler projects.
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Alterra Power completes C$110m loan agreement
14 August 2014Alterra Power has agreed a loan facility of C$110 million ($103 million) with affiliates of AMP Capital Advisors.
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RGGI carbon auction price hits record high amid EPA speculation
09 June 2014A new record clearing price of $5.02 for emission allowances in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) was set in the market's 5 June auction.
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AMP responsible funds exclude firms with material exposure to fossil fuels
29 May 2014Australian investment giant AMP Capital has formally excluded companies with high "material exposure" to fossil fuels from its Responsible Investment Leaders (RIL) funds.
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World Bank launches first green bond in Australia
16 April 2014The World Bank has today launched its first green bond on the Australian market, raising AU$300 million ($281 million).
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Connecticut's green bank in $5m solar crowdsourcing deal
07 February 2014Connecticut's green bank has invested $5 million to help kickstart an initiative to crowdsource loans for residential solar rooftop projects in the state.
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Australia faces laws of unintended consequences
21 January 2014Australia's change of direction on climate change policy is causing concern among the financial community. Graham Cooper reports
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PRI appoints external advisor after two more Danish signatories exit
20 December 2013The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) today pledged to appoint an independent external advisor to review its governance after two more Danish signatories exited the initiative as a result of governance concerns.