News
Green Policy
April 11, 2022
Australia’s oldest university to go 100% renewables
The University of Sydney, Australia’s oldest university, announced last week that it has entered into a five-year contract with Red Energy, backed by Snowy Hydro, to source 100% of its electricity from solar energy.
April 08, 2022Microsoft Chile inks PPA with AES Andes to power data center with 100% renewables
Microsoft Chile announced that it has signed a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Chilean electricity provider AES Andes S.A., allowing customers to cut their carbon footprint while speeding up their digitization.
April 08, 2022Canada proposes tax credit to encourage carbon capture investment
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday the introduction of one of the country’s largest single industrial tax incentives to fund carbon capture projects, as part of his government’s effort to meet the climate objectives by offsetting
April 07, 2022Germany introduces new package to beef up renewable energy
The German government revealed on Wednesday a new energy package aimed at accelerating and promoting renewable energy development. The proposal, entitled “Easter package,” highlights that the use of renewable energies is in the public interest and serves
April 07, 2022New South Wales outlines standards for new renewable energy zone access scheme
The New South Wales Government has issued a draft of proposed access rules for projects wishing to participate in the state’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZ), which will offer guidelines for clean energy investments, including where projects will be built an
March 31, 2022Tokyu railway to be first in Japan to go fully green
Japan’s leading railway operator Tokyu Corporation announced on Monday that starting Friday, it will run all its eight lines solely on solar and other renewable energy, making it the first Japanese railway company to do so.
March 31, 2022US proposes first carbon standard for concrete to cut building sector emissions
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) proposed new limits on high-carbon-emitting building materials for all of its major projects. The decision is expected to have a significant impact on billions of dollars in federal infrastructure in
March 25, 2022Andrah proposes new RPO targets to ramp up renewable push
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has recently drafted APERC Renewable Power Purchase Obligation Regulations, 2022, which details the obligation to purchase renewable energy and the compliance by purchasing renewable power or renewa
March 23, 2022KAB bags five power purchase agreements, strengthening footing in Thailand
Kejuruteraan Asastera Berhad (KAB), a Malaysia-based electrical and mechanical engineering company, has signed five Rooftop Solar Power Generating System Construction and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Thailand. The aggregate capacity will total 4,28
March 23, 2022Singapore and Indonesia to collaborate on regional carbon trading hub
Singapore's National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) stated on March 21 that the country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia on cooperation in carbon pricing, climate change, and sustainability.