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March 10, 2023
Canada eyes bigger share in global green technology sector
Canada will boost investments in the green transition in this year's budget to compete with massive U.S. incentives, but the aim is to claim a portion of the growing clean-tech industry, not to go head-to-head with the world's biggest economy, a senior Ca
March 09, 2023EU draft reveals plans to lock in more fixed electricity prices
The European Union has drafted plans to extend the use of contracts that pay power plants a fixed price for electricity, as part of its power market reform to protect European consumers from big price swings.
March 08, 2023Japan promises financial assistance to help ASEAN decarbonise
Japan pledged financial and technological assistance on Saturday to ASEAN countries in their efforts to decarbonize their economies and address climate change.
March 08, 2023EU to propose new rules for boosting renewable energy production
The European Union's executive body is ready to provide permissions, regulatory support, and easier access to public and private investment for some key green technologies, according to its draft document.
March 07, 2023Enbridge earmarks $2.4 bln in infrastructure, renewable projects in U.S.
Enbridge Inc of Canada announced plans to invest C$3.3 billion ($2.4 billion) in natural gas and liquids infrastructure and renewable power this year, and said there were better investment opportunities in the U.S. due to green energy subsidies.
February 24, 2023EU climate diplomacy deal caught in debate on nuclear
The European Union countries failed to adopt climate diplomacy conclusions scheduled for Monday due to a developing split over the role of nuclear energy in the green transition, according to EU officials.
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February 24, 2023The European Commission proposed regulations l
EU carbon price hits record high, topping €100 per tonne
The price of permits on the European Union's carbon market reached 100 euros ($106.57) a tonne for the first time on Feb. 17, reflecting the increased costs that factories and power plants must bear when they pollute.
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February 23, 2023EUAs are the primary currency in t
Germany to quicken power market reform amid rising demand, minister says
Germany must act quickly to meet its renewable energy targets if it wants to keep the lights on amid rising energy demand, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said.
Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises
February 22, 2023Habeck is looking to overhaul the 550 terawatt hours (TWh) per year market, as demand rises
Indonesia’s energy transition continues to face headwinds
Indonesia is one of the world's leading coal producers. Nonetheless, it has pledged to cut back on its usage of fossil fuels in the near future.
Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
February 22, 2023Last year, Indonesia signed five agreements to cut its carbon emissions. Among these was the $20 billion Ju
Europe may face tighter energy shortage next winter, IEA's head warns
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned of potential energy shortages next winter due to a lack of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) entering the market, while China's appetite is set to rise this year.