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  • EIB claims 'significant evolution' in green bond market after €250m 'tap'

    26 January 2015

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tapped one of its Climate Awareness Bonds (CABs) for a further €250 million ($281 million) – in a move it says offers greater liquidity to the market.

  • What does the slump in oil prices mean for the low-carbon sector?

    23 December 2014

    Oil prices have almost halved in recent months, creating havoc in financial markets. But what is the impact on renewables, energy efficiency, and other low-carbon themed investments, asks Peter Cripps

  • The only way is up

    11 December 2014

    This year's winners in the carbon markets section of our annual rankings believe the tide has finally turned after the economic downturn in 2008 sent prices and volumes tumbling. Graham Cooper and Sophie Robinson-Tillett report

  • Four US banks veto Australian coal port

    30 October 2014

    Four major US investment banks have ruled out investing in a $26.5 billion coal export project near the Great Barrier Reef, following in the footsteps of five European counterparts.

  • 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.

  • New York green bank opens account with $800m of deals

    23 October 2014

    New York's green bank has agreed to make its first loans after announcing a string of deals it said will ultimately lead to investments of more than $800 million.

  • Governments and companies in joint pledge to halt forest loss

    24 September 2014

    More than 30 national governments, 40 companies and numerous NGOs and regional governments have pledged to work to halt deforestation globally by 2030.

  • NRG Yield announces $500m stock offering to fund Alta acquisition

    23 July 2014

    NRG Yield, the company spun off last year by NRG Energy, is planning a public offering of 10.5 million Class A shares to help fund its purchase of the 947MW Alta Wind facility in California.

  • €150m developing world renewables fund reaches first close

    18 July 2014

    A €150 million fund that will invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in developing and emerging-market countries has reached a first close.

  • KfW makes debut in green bond market with record €1.5bn issue

    15 July 2014

    German development bank KfW has issued its first green bond – a €1.5 billion ($2.0 billion) offering which it claims is the largest ever single issue.