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RGGI carbon prices remain high in latest auction
08 September 2014A clearing price of $4.88 per short ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) was set in last week's auction of emission allowances by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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Commercial and industrial rooftop 'to be fastest growing UK solar market'
05 September 2014Commercial and industrial rooftops have the potential to become the fastest growing segment of the UK solar market over the remainder of the decade, a listed investment fund believes.
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Northland Power buys majority stake in German offshore wind
05 September 2014Northland Power has bought an 85% stake in three offshore wind projects off the coast of Germany.
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Australia's 'first fossil-fuel free' superannuation fund launches
04 September 2014The 'first fossil-fuel free' superannuation fund has been set-up in Australia, with plans to "disrupt business as usual" in the country, its founder has said.
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EIB issues 'landmark' €500m 12-year green bond
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank has launched a "landmark" €500 million green bond, which has a 12-year tenor and could help open the market for longer-dated paper in the space.
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EIB plans new euro Climate Awareness Bond [updated]
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a new euro-denominated benchmark green bond, this time with a 12-year tenor.
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Reuters launches ESG indices for European market
03 September 2014Thomson Reuters has launched a suite of indices that measure the performance of European companies that it believes have superior environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
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EAPF launches 'flagship' investment mandate
03 September 2014The UK Environment Agency's £2.4 billion pension fund (EAPF) has launched a search for investment managers for a "flagship" sustainable equities portfolio.
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Ascent sells $8m shares to existing investors
03 September 2014Ascent Solar Technologies has agreed to sell $8 million shares to two existing shareholders.
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UK CfD changes to 'boost renewables subsidy allocation'
02 September 2014The UK renewables sector received a slight boost after the government altered the details of how it will calculate its Contracts for Difference subsidy regime, in a move that is expected to allow it to support more projects.