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State Street launches world's first index-linked green bond fund
08 May 2015The world's first index-linked green bond fund has been launched for institutional investors.
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Most US university endowments 'not concerned' about stranded assets
08 May 2015Only a small percentage of US university endowments are worried about their holdings of fossil fuel stocks being negatively affected by regulations to curb climate change, according to a survey.
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SunEdison launches second yieldco, adds 750MW more capacity
08 May 2015Renewable energy giant SunEdison is readying itself for the launch of a second yieldco and the acquisition of more than 750MW of assets.
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Nathan Fabian joins PRI from IGCC
08 May 2015Nathan Fabian has joined the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as director of policy, after serving six years as CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC).
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Largest ever SEK green bond sold to finance district heating
08 May 2015A SEK2.5 billion ($302 million) green bond has been issued to finance 'green' heating, marking the biggest ever Krona-denominated transaction in the market.
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Israeli wave energy firm agrees $325m project in Guinea-Bissau
07 May 2015A 500MW wave energy project has been agreed in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, costing $325 million.
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Aquila launches hydropower fund for institutional investors
07 May 2015Aquila Capital, a German asset management company, is launching what it claims will be the first fund for institutional investors dedicated to European hydropower.
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Hannon Armstrong raises $81m from latest share sale
07 May 2015Hannon Armstrong (HASI) has raised a net $81 million in new equity capital from its latest share offer.
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Canadian Solar lands $250m loan for acquisition
07 May 2015Canadian Solar has agreed a $250 million loan with China Minsheng Bank.
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CTX launches spot exchange for RGGI carbon allowances
07 May 2015A spot exchange for trading emission allowances issued by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has been launched by Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX).
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