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EIB's latest 'tap' of Climate Awareness Bond takes total to €2.6bn
15 May 2014The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued another €350 million ($480 million) 'tap' of its euro-denominated Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) maturing in November 2019, taking the total outstanding to €2.6 billion.
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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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GDF Suez issues record breaking €2.5bn green bond
13 May 2014GDF Suez has issued a record breaking €2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) green bond in a transaction that was three-times oversubscribed despite being upsized to meet greater than expected demand.
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Citi pledges $2.25bn to efficient and distributed energy projects
12 May 2014Citi plans to step up its activities in US energy efficiency and distributed energy generation, after setting a new financing target of $2.25 billion, marking a significant increase on its previous goal.
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€35m raised for Irish energy efficiency fund as it inks first deal
09 May 2014The Irish government has launched an energy efficiency fund after reaching a €35 million ($48 million) first close, with more than half the capital coming from the private sector.
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Nordex secures €100m loan from EIB
29 April 2014Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received a €100 million ($138 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help it develop new technologies.
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More banks and institutions will lend to renewables, says Credit Agricole
17 April 2014The number of banks and institutional investors that finance renewables projects is set to rise as they become more comfortable with the technology, a leading project financier told Environmental Finance.
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World Bank launches first green bond in Australia
16 April 2014The World Bank has today launched its first green bond on the Australian market, raising AU$300 million ($281 million).
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Impax completes deal for two Finnish wind farms
15 April 2014Impax Asset Management has completed two wind power deals in Finland with a combined generating capacity of 78MW, marking its first investments in the country.