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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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REG buys Syntroleum
04 June 2014Biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group has completed the acquisition of Syntroleum as part of its plan to buy a refinery.
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Renewable Energy Group sets terms of its convertible note issue
02 June 2014Renewable Energy Group has announced more details and the pricing of its $125 million offering of convertible loan notes.
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REG to issue $125m of convertibles ahead of biorefinery purchase
29 May 2014Biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group is to sell $125 million of five-year convertible loan notes to help fund the purchase of a refinery.
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'World's largest' offshore wind project finance deal agreed
15 May 2014A €2.8 billion ($3.8 billion) project financing agreement has been secured for an offshore wind farm, in a deal that claims to be the largest of its kind.
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US retail trust taps green bond market for first time
14 May 2014Regency Centers is thought to be the first US real estate investment trust (REIT) to issue a publicly traded green bond, raising money to fund 'green' shopping centres.
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The next generation
27 March 2014US President Barack Obama is forging ahead with federal guidelines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. Katie Kouchakji looks at what form the standards could take, the implications for investors
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First World Bank euro-denominated green bond raises €550m
14 March 2014The World Bank has issued its first benchmark sized green bond denominated in euros, in a "landmark" transaction that will help the European market scale up.
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RGGI proceeds provide $700m for low-carbon energy projects
25 February 2014The nine US states participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) have invested more than $700 million of proceeds from the programme to curb energy use and reduce carbon emissions.
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Wheb fund reaches €100m first close, makes first investment
18 February 2014Wheb's third private equity fund has raised €100 million ($137 million) and made its first investment.