Policy risk
Constellation appeals nuclear joint venture finding
Constellation Energy has announced plans to appeal the Maryland Public Service Commission's (PSC) decision to require a pre-approval process for its pending nuclear joint venture with EDF Group.
Allegro launches FERC reporting component
Allegro has launched the latest advancement of its Allegro 8 platform, FERC Connect 8.1, which automates the process for extracting, compiling and reporting information required for the natural gas and power markets.
Bluenext suspends trading following VAT exemption for carbon
Trading will resume on environmental exchange Bluenext on Wednesday June 10 at 8.00AM after two days of closure following the French Budget Ministry's announcement that carbon permits will be exempt from VAT.
Australian emissions trading scheme will stunt LNG growth says opposition
The Australian LNG industry has expressed concern about the effect the Rudd Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) will have on growth, following its proposed introduction in July 2011.
CFTC discusses detail of derivatives plan
Gary Gensler, the newly appointed chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), today explained how the Government's plan to regulate OTC derivatives should be implemented.
US climate legislation not vital for Copenhagen talks, says Obama advisor
An advisor to President Barack Obama and director of the New America Foundation's Climate Policy Program, Terry Tamminen, has said international progress on climate change does not depend on the US passing legislation first.
Industry prepares for OTC regulation debate
The US Government has initiated what is set to be a lengthy and complex debate over proposals for the regulation of over-the-counter derivatives, finds Pauline McCallion
Forcing the issue
Given the success of portfolio standards in the US in promoting the renewables sector, the coal and nuclear industries are calling for portfolio standards of their own. Elisa Wood reports
Carbon industry calls for clarity on emission targets
Leading carbon market figures at the Carbon Expo conference in Barcelona have demanded increased clarity on four crucial issues ahead of the UN's COP 15 climate talks in Copenhagen in December.
House energy committee passes cap-and-trade bill
The Energy and Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives approved The American Clean Energy and Security Act by a vote of 33 to 25 yesterday.
New RFS proposal could hurt corn demand
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest proposed regulations for the National Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has cast doubt on corn's future as the primary source of ethanol in the US.
US Treasury outlines OTC regulation plan
The Obama Administration has proposed a regulatory framework for all over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts.
Australia's carbon scheme delayed to 2011
The Australian government has delayed the start of its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) to July 2011 and announced a more ambitious emissions reduction target for 2020.
Beyond 2012
The EU ETS has been a key driver of CDM market growth. However, changes to CER import limits suggested for Phase III could jeopardise that, writes Miles Austin at EcoSecurities
Russia rewires
The break-up of Russia's power monopoly, RAO Unified Energy System, in July 2008 heralded a new dawn for the sector and a key point in the lengthy liberalisation process. But privatisation coincided with the economy's crash. Roderick Bruce examines the…
Playing Russia’s game
Rachel Morison examines the current investor appetite for Russian oil E&P
No new coal without CCS, says Miliband
Energy secretary Ed Miliband announced yesterday that there will be no new coal plants built in the UK without carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, in a move designed to place Britain at the forefront of technological developments.
Economic slowdown is top risk facing global businesses
The economic slowdown, regulatory/legislative changes and business interruption have been identified as the top three risks facing companies in the 2009 Global Risk Management survey conducted by risk management consultancy Aon.
EPA finding could lead to GHG regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a proposed finding that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare.
Don’t count on it
There is still much confusion over when, or whether, the US will adopt IFRS. Pauline McCallion looks at the latest timetable
An overarching framework
Details of the EU’s third energy package have finally been agreed and creation of umbrella agency ACER looks to be on track. Rachel Morison investigates
New York may up RGGI allowances
New York State may decide to allocate more allowances under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to ease the cost burden on compliance buyers, finds Pauline McCallion