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  • Could blockchain save the planet?

    24 April 2018

    Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are notoriously energy-intensive. But the blockchain technology they rely on could give a boost to environmental markets, experts believe. Graham Cooper reports.

  • RobecoSAM urges investors to review electric utility sector

    24 July 2017

    Electric utilities "are no longer the safe, defensive investment instruments of yesteryear," RobecoSAM has warned investors.

  • European energy efficient mortgage trial to sign up additional banks

    17 July 2017

    The Energy efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) is to recruit additional banks to its trial aiming to develop a standardised mortgage product for use across Europe.

  • ERG issues €100m bond to support renewables investment

    13 July 2017

    Italian energy utility ERG has issued a €100 million ($114 million) bond to finance investments in renewables, as well as refinance its hydroelectric plants.

  • Utilities that are renewables leaders have competitive advantage - S&P

    12 June 2017

    European utilities companies that are market leaders in renewables have a clear competitive advantage as the sector transforms, according to a report by S&P.

  • Why asset owners should take heed of the transition to a low-carbon economy

    08 June 2017

    Addressing the energy transition is a necessary long-term strategy, but it may throw up risks in the shorter-term as well, say Richard Folland and Shuen Chan

  • CIP to invest $81m in US onshore wind farm

    03 April 2017

    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is set to make an $81 million equity investment in an onshore wind farm in the US.

  • Meeting to thrash out cheaper mortgages for energy efficiency upgrades

    15 February 2017

    European mortgage lenders are this week expected to take further strides towards finalising an initiative that will allow cheaper loans for home renovations that boost energy efficiency.

  • E.On to outperform RWE under 2oC scenario, says Barclays

    12 September 2016

    German power utility E.On would fare much better than its domestic rival RWE, if the world manages to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of restricting global warming to no more than 2oC.

  • Sweden green lights Vattenfall's coal divestment

    04 July 2016

    Energy firm Vattenfall has been given the green light to divest its lignite coal plants as it looks to focus on clean energy.