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Planning regime standing in way of 100% renewables – report
31 May 2011The EU must reform its infrastructure planning regime if it is to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the International Institute for Applied System Analysis.
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Nobao dumps IPO – again
31 May 2011Chinese heat pump developer Nobao Renewable Energy has pulled its $300 million offering, just weeks after the firm revived its New York Stock Exchange listing plans.
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Low-carbon electricity can get us halfway to meeting Copenhagen pledges: IEA
27 May 2011The electricity sector can contribute almost 50% of the emissions reductions needed to hold the rise in global temperature below 2°C, through steps such as improved energy efficiency, greater renewable power generation and the increased roll-out of electric cars, the International Energy Agency says.
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Solazyme joins Nasdaq
27 May 2011Algae biofuels company Solazyme debuted on the Nasdaq today, with stocks reaching a 20% premium on its $18 offer price.
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Investors question companies on 'disconnect' with manufacturers' carbon stance
26 May 2011Investors are challenging companies over their relationships with a trade organisation that is seeking to derail US carbon regulations.
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Wind Prospect Group launches £10m green energy bond
26 May 2011Wind Prospect Group, a global wind developer, has launched a corporate retail bond onto the UK market with the aim of raising £10 million ($16 million).
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EIB, Commission, Deutsche Bank to seed €800m energy efficiency fund
26 May 2011The European Commission, European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank have committed €205 million ($291 million) to an energy efficiency fund that could total €800 million.
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Green policy can boost economic growth – OECD
26 May 2011Green policies needn't jeopardise economic growth, instead they can boost prosperity and create jobs, according to the OECD.
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Equator Principles need toughening up – report
26 May 2011The voluntary standards covering the environmental and social (E&S) impacts of project financing should be toughened and expanded, a key report on the future of the Equator Principles has recommended.
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EU urged to target 45% renewables by 2030
26 May 2011The European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) has called for the EU to set a legally binding renewable energy target of 45% by 2030, saying it is necessary to fight climate change and give investors long-term predictability.