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January 30, 2023
Analyst predicts EU carbon price to edge higher but risks remain
Analysts have revised up their average price forecasts for EU carbon permits for the next three years in anticipation of improving economies in Europe as energy prices fall from record highs.
January 19, 2023China building world’s biggest offshore wind farm as renewable energy growth gains momentum
China is building the world’s largest commercial floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Hainan, showing sign of growing momentum of renewable energy.
January 18, 2023US fell behind climate goals as greenhouse gas emissions grew in 2022
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022, by 1.3% compared to the previous year according to preliminary estimates by environmental consultancy Rhodium Group.
January 17, 2023Verizon inks PPA for 410 MW of renewable energy
US telecom giant Verizon has signed four new power purchase agreements (PPAs) to procure renewable energy.
January 16, 2023MEPs to vote on key EU ETS reforms in February
The European Parliament’s environment committee may vote on key reforms of the EU ETS in February, with a parliamentary vote due in March, MEP Pieter Liese said on Thursday.
January 13, 2023Greenfact projects GO prices to trade for EUR 6-8/MWh in 2023
The trading prices for European guarantee of origin (GO) prices would likely to range from EUR 6/MWh to EUR 8/MWh this year, Norwegian market intelligence firm Greenfact said in a report on Thursday.
January 12, 2023Carbon pricing could raise $7-B revenues in the Philippines: IMF
The introduction of carbon pricing in the Philippines could raise around $7 billion in revenues by 2030, according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
January 11, 2023France pushes forward with law to accelerate renewables
French MPs on Tuesday moved ahead with a law to speed up the deployment of renewable energy, as the country’s nuclear plants were hit by maintenance and corrosion problems and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused energy costs to surge.
January 10, 2023Chubb review recommends changes to Australian carbon credits scheme
A review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system has recommended significant changes to how it is managed, but rejected claims that the scheme lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
January 09, 2023US tops EY’s ranking for world’s most attractive renewables market
Professional services firm EY has ranked the United States as the world’s most attractive market for investment in renewable energy – for a large part due to the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022, which is viewed as a game changer for the coun