Renewables
JP Morgan establishes alternative energy group
Investment bank JP Morgan has established an alternative energy investment banking group, bolstering its efforts to capitalize on the current growth of environmentally friendly technologies.
Asian Development Bank launches carbon fund
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a fund to provide capital to buy carbon credits at the outset of clean energy projects, after commitments from participants exceeded the $80 million needed for launch.
Hans-Bernd Menzel
Oliver Holtaway talks to Hans-Bernd Menzel about politicians, leadership and mountain-biking
Towers Perrin
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US Electricity House of the Year
Swiss Re closes European Clean Energy Fund
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the successful close of the European Clean Energy Fund, one of the largest funds of this type in Europe.
Impact of ethanol
Increased demand for ethanol in the US has led to predictions that biofuels will have a 30% share of global energy demand by 2030, writes Eric Fishhaut
Nymex partners Ardour for alternative energy index futures and options
The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) has signed an agreement with Ardour Global Indexes, a developer of benchmark indexes for the global alternative energy industry, to introduce alternative energy index futures and options contracts.
Juice Energy secures investment
Recently formed US power retailer Juice Energy has announced that it has secured significant capital commitments from a high-calibre group of investors.
TXU agrees to record $45 billion buyout
The board of TXU Corp, the Dallas-based energy company, has agreed to a $45 billion takeover by private equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Texas Pacific Group and Goldman Sachs, the investment bank.
Energy dominates Union address
President George Bush has set out bold plans for renewable energy in his annual State of the Union address.
Energy dominates State of the Union address
US President George Bush has set out bold plans for renewable energy in his annual State of the Union address.
Energy dominates Union address
US President George Bush has set out bold plans for renewable energy in his annual State of the Union address, but experts question whether they are realistic.
EC launches new vision for energy policy
The European Commission has today proposed a new energy policy for Europe that focuses on fighting climate change and making Europe’s internal energy market more competitive.
New Cargill subsidiary to develop ethanol plants
Newly formed company Emerald Renewable Energy has revealed plans to develop four 100-million gallon per year ethanol plants in the corn-belt area of the Midwestern US.