Renewables
London conference report
Energy risk managers met in London in October for Energy Risk’s Europe 2010 conference to discuss the latest developments and prospects for the energy and commodities markets as the economic recovery takes root amid sweeping regulatory changes. Katie…
Singapore conference report
Energy risk managers, end-users and producers from across Asia gathered for Energy Risk’s annual conference in Singapore in September to discuss how energy and commodities markets will evolve and face the challenges that lay ahead. Lianna Brinded reports
New methodology to address 'dearth' of forestry offsets
Methodology should increase supply, developer says, providing end-users with high-quality carbon offsets
Power exchange to launch gas contract
New Nodal Exchange contract to increase options for power traders; anticipates future gas and renewables demand
US legislators try new tack for energy bill
RES bill should boost renewable energy development and RECs trading but is unlikely to pass this year
Time running out for UK energy supply security
Energy policy framework clarity is absolutely crucial to the future of investment in the UK energy sector, industry tells Minister for Energy
Exelon expands into wind generation
Exelon could become one of largest US wind generators after an $860 million acquisition of John Deere Renewables, but wind advocates remain concerned about the sector's development without a national renewable energy standard
US renewable capacity to double by 2012: DOE
The US is on track to double renewable energy generation capacity by 2012 and halve solar power costs by 2015, according to the Department of Energy
Forward planning at M&S
As a high profile global retail chain, Marks & Spencer faces regular public scrutiny over its energy use and is well known for championing its ‘green’ image. Katie Holliday talks to Mervyn Bowden, head of energy management, about how M&S manages its…
Q&A: Dr James Markowsky, US Department of Energy
Dr James Markowsky, assistant secretary for fossil energy at the US Department of Energy, speaks to Pauline McCallion about clean coal technology, managing the strategic petroleum reserve and creating a diverse US energy portfolio
BP oil spill to boost alternative energy - fund manager
The fallout from BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill will act as a boost for the alternative energy sector, says exchange-traded fund manager ETF Securities.
Industry disputes lack of RES support in US energy bill
The latest US Senate energy bill has been criticised for omitting a renewable energy standard (RES), which drafters felt would not attract the 60 votes needed to pass the bill
Strategies for a greener US power market
Taking a more uniform approach to certain aspects of power market development in the US could help build a stronger, greener generation portfolio. Pauline McCallion finds out more
Interview: CCX’s Richard Sandor on carbon emissions
The Chicago Climate Exchange’s founder, Dr Richard Sandor – who played an instrumental role in the development of spot & futures markets under the US Acid Rain Program – speaks to Pauline McCallion about the similar role environmental markets can now…
IEA: world seeing an energy technology revolution
The world is seeing the first signs of an energy technology revolution with rising investment in low-carbon technologies, but more is needed, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Brokerage expands renewable fuels capabilities
Evolution Markets expansion targeted to respond to growing demand for alternative energy sources
First US offshore wind farm approved
The first US offshore wind farm has been approved by the US government in an area of the Outer Continental Shelf, with the potential to eventually provide 1 million megawatts of offshore energy.
Tories plan to phase out UK Renewables Obligation
The Conservative Party has responded to rumours it is preparing to overhaul the UK's renewable energy policy by confirming that, if elected, it will phase out the government's Renewables Obligation scheme.
US energy secretary says clear clean energy signal needed
US energy secretary Steven Chu joined industry figures in underlining the need for a clear legislative signal to encourage investment in clean energy and emissions reductions technology at a Washington, DC conference this week.
Q&A with the director of UNFCCC’s Sustainable Development Mechanisms
The UNFCCC has the tough challenge of creating and monitoring a market-based structure to urge the world to resolve climate change issues. John Kilani, director of the UNFCCC’s Sustainable Development Mechanisms programme talks to Lianna Brinded
All Europe’s electricity could be from renewables by 2050, says PwC report
Europe and North Africa could be powered solely by renewable electricity by 2050 through the implementation of a SuperSmart Grid, according to a report issued this week by global advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
UNFCCC official: public and private sectors must work together on CDMs
The relationship between the public and private sector needs to be strengthened at a quicker pace to ensure the future of project-based mechanisms such as clean development mechanism (CDM) and joint implementation (JI) projects, says a United Nations…
UK to focus on smart grids and nuclear power
Big investments into UK smart grids, offshore wind farms under the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROC) scheme and nuclear power are on the agenda for both the Labour and Conservative parties in the run-up to the UK elections, as the country looks to…