News

• Momentum for climate action still here: de Boer

  09 September 2010

  The former UN climate chief says the political momentum that existed at last year's climate talks in Copengagen remains, despite the failure to reach a global agreement and the lack of legislative progress on climate action in the US.

• China top choice for renewables investment: E&Y

  09 September 2010

  China is the best place to invest in renewable energy, according to a study by consultancy Ernst & Young.

• Equator banks calls for more on climate from IFC

  09 September 2010

  A group of banks has called for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to be more "assertive and innovative" on climate change, in response to proposals to revise the institution's environmental and social standards.

• China tightens deadline on hydro target?

  09 September 2010

  China plans to meet an ambitious target to exploit its hydropower reserves in 2015 – five years ahead of earlier forecasts, according to local media reports.

• Geothermal loan first past FIPP post

  09 September 2010

  The US Department of Energy (DOE) has closed its first loan guarantee using a lender-focused financing structure designed to ease the path for renewable energy projects.

• UK minister wants London to lead on low-carbon finance

  09 September 2010

  UK climate change minister Greg Barker launched an initiative this week to put London at the heart of low-carbon investment.

• ADB to issue clean energy bond

  02 September 2010

  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to issue its first clean energy bond, following in the footsteps of its successful water bond earlier this year.

• US regulators adamant over PACE mortgage risk

  02 September 2010

  US federal regulators are refusing to reverse their position that innovative energy efficiency and renewables bond programmes pose a threat to mortgage lenders.

• A future for Severn Barrage?

  02 September 2010

  Speculation is building over the future of a massive proposal, which could see 5% of the UK's electricity generated from a tidal barrage on the Severn Estuary.

• Glimmer of hope for US renewables law

  02 September 2010

  There may be hope for enactment of a federal renewable electricity standard (RES) in the US this year after all.