As the number of “green finance” transactions is increasing internationally, it is clear that both private companies and government entities are becoming “green borrowers”.
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Green Finance: Legal Frameworks And International Practice
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By TODD GRISET | PRETIFLAHERTY
The U.S. nuclear energy enterprise is a key national security enabler, according to a report released this week by a new non-profit.
Microgrids Should Be A Strong Component Of Resilient, Smart Cities
By Jason Abiecunas and Dave O’Connor | Black & Veatch
Modernizing power delivery – particularly in a time of rapidly expanding populations and rising costs of a reliable power supply – encompasses more than replacing old components with new. The investments will need to address integration of larger shares of renewable energy while delivering on higher levels of reliability and resilience that are demanded by… Keep reading →
Statement Of Support For IEA Housing CEM Secretariat From Energy Secretary Moniz
By U.S. Department Of Energy
Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz released the following statement regarding the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) moving their secretariat to the International Energy Agency (IEA) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): “Early this month, energy ministers and other high-level delegates from 23 countries and the European Union met at CEM7 in San Francisco.… Keep reading →
Renewable Energy Update – March 2016 #2
By William R. Devine, Barry Epstein, Emily L. Murray, Patrick A. Perry | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
The global surge in renewable energy deployment has been credited for greenhouse gas emissions remaining flat for the second year running, according to the International Energy Agency.
Energy News Roundup: Oil Set To Drown Markets, EU Energy Projects Announced & Energy Storage Pipelines Increasing
By Conor O'Sullivan
The world could find itself drowning in oil this year and prices could fall further as new Iranian output cancels out production cuts elsewhere, according to the International Energy Agency. [The Guardian] Today Member States agreed on a Commission proposal to invest €217 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects, mainly in Central and South… Keep reading →
The Price Picture: The global oil market has seen a continued growth of production while demand has remained stagnant over past year, leading to a steady drop in prices over the past 15 months, aside from a short-lived upward tick in the second quarter of 2015. As prices have fallen from above $100/barrel in July… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: IEA’s Oil Price Forecast, El Nino Will Temper Energy Prices & Global Renewable Surge
By Conor O'Sullivan
In its latest World Energy Outlook, the IEA’s scenario for oil prices forecast that the oil market would rebalance at $80 a barrel by 2020. [CNBC] The El Nino weather system, combined with a relatively warm winter in the Midwest and on the East Coast, could keep a lid on energy prices and potentially cap stock… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: IEA Coal Report Criticized, New Nuclear Plant Approved & VW Internal Investigation
By Conor O'Sullivan
A coal industry report due to be published by the IEA on the benefits of new coal-burning technology has been heavily criticised by experts. [The Guardian] The U.S. approved a request to begin electricity generation at a nuclear reactor, the first time in almost 20 years that federal regulators have given a new nuclear power plant… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: IEA’s Climate Change Prediction, Mexican Wind Plan & Duke’s Federal Charge
By Conor O'Sullivan
The IEA has stated that if commitments at the Paris Climate Summit are met, it would result in rapid slowdown in growth of carbon from the energy sector. [The Guardian] Mexico is planning to quadruple its wind-power capacity as part of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s effort to transform the country’s energy industry. [Bloomberg] A federal… Keep reading →
