News

• US, Italy, Spain challenged in meeting clean energy targets

  01 May 2012

  Changes to renewable energy incentives in the US, Italy and Spain will make it harder for those countries to meet their clean energy mandates and emission reduction targets, according to Deutsche Bank.

• Governments need to get serious on energy efficiency – E3G

  01 May 2012

  Struggling economies can drive growth and create jobs by investing in energy efficiency, but it will not happen without better government support, says a report from think-tank E3G.

• Asset owners misunderstand sustainable investment

  01 May 2012

  Asset owners could help boost sustainable investing by engaging more with investors on their progress in the area, say experts.

• Preliminary solar tariff level 'fair' – JinkoSolar

  30 April 2012

  JinkoSolar would not challenge tariffs on solar imports into the US if they are set at the same level as the preliminary penalties that regulators imposed on Chinese solar manufacturers in March, according to a company official.

• IFC launches first green bond aimed at US investors

  30 April 2012

  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has issued a $500 million green bond – the first that the multilateral has targeted at US investors.

• Environmental insurers ready for CCS

  27 April 2012

  The environmental insurance industry says it is ready to handle the risks associated with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) – once the technology finally takes off.

• UK to investigate renewables trading

  26 April 2012

  The UK government is looking at joint financing of renewable energy projects or trading with other EU countries to help meet its renewable energy targets.

• Court sides with insurance industry in global warming lawsuit

  26 April 2012

  The Virginia Supreme Court has reaffirmed that an insurer does not have to defend its energy client against a global warming emissions case, in a decision favourable to the insurance industry, but baffling to some legal experts.

• Slow going for renewables M&A

  26 April 2012

  Low natural gas prices have hampered deals for renewable energy companies, contributing to a steep decline in mergers and acquisition activity in the North American power sector in the first quarter of 2012, according to consultancy PwC.

• Rio+20 to bring investment opportunities – Citigroup

  26 April 2012

  The Rio+20 sustainability conference is likely to generate opportunities for investors because of an increasing focus on sustainability and public scrutiny on climate policies, according to Citigroup.