RGGI Carbon Market Invests $1 Billion In Clean Energy
The Northeast U.S. RGGI carbon market has just released an inventory of how over $1 billion in revenue has been invested in clean energy for member states.
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Carbon Markets Could Soon Cover Half of North America’s Population
Ontario and two Midwest US grid operators are creating carbon markets, meaning half of North America’s population may soon live in cap-and-trade systems.
California Cap And Trade Expanding In 2014 After Successful 2013
The number of carbon allowances sold and pollution permit prices will both rise across the California cap and trade market in 2014 after a successful 2013.
Latest RGGI Auction: Time To Reconsider “Success” In Carbon Markets?
RGGI’s latest cap-and-trade auction completely sold out of carbon allowances, but at a relatively low price. With carbon markets in “trouble” across the world, is it time to reconsider the definition of success?
California Cap And Trade Comes To A Crossroads As Carbon Prices Fall
California’s carbon prices fell in its fourth cap-and-trade auction on news the state may increase the amount of free allocations it provides in 2014.
But even though permit sales dropped 13% from May 2013’s record-setting auction, long-term indicators hint the state’s emissions reduction market could wind up stronger than ever.
EU Parliament Approves Backloading Fix To Cap And Trade Market
The European Union Parliament today approved a “backloading” measure designed to reduce the glut of carbon allowances and boost system prices.
California Smashes Solar Record With 2 GW Generated Across State Grid
California just set a record for solar power generation with 2GW on the state’s grid, 5% of last Friday’s peak demand, shining new light on the role renewables can play in our clean energy future.
California Sets Second Cap-And-Trade Emissions Auction
California has set the date and details for a second CO2 emissions allowance auction to be held February 2013, under the state’s cap-and-trade system.
