Feed aggregator

GoodWe has refreshed its brand in line with the evolution of the global new energy space, emphasizing on collaboration and digitalization

The post GoodWe rebrands, highlighting the role of smart tech in transforming the future of energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.

The Washington Department of Ecology (ECY) on Tuesday provided details on its annual auction purchase holding limit for general market participants under its emerging cap-and-trade programme, with the design feature further differentiating the budding programme from the linked California-Quebec markets that proponents intend on joining.

Carbon Pulse is enhancing its coverage of the European and voluntary carbon markets with another new hire.

A team of industry veterans has signed agreements with two exchanges to list a new voluntary contract that it says will offer an innovative approach to trading that addresses the market’s “pain points”.

Power sector CO2 output in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) region fell in November as fossil gas made up a smaller share of the grid and imports climbed to a 10-month high, according to its GHG report published Tuesday.

Methane emissions concentrations in the atmosphere reached all-time highs in 2021 along with most other greenhouse gases, but with limited upstream regulation at oil and gas operations, product labelling and certificate trading are building momentum as an additional way of curbing the potent discharges.

Key progress at the 2.2GW Star of the South offshore wind farm, with job vacancies posted for key roles on the ground-breaking project.

The post Progress at Australia’s first offshore wind farm as Star of the South starts recruiting appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Dutch start-up makes splash at 2022 Consumer Electronics Show with its “infinitely scalable” Ocean Battery energy storage system that sits on the seafloor.

The post Ocean Grazer launches “infinitely scalable” ocean battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia’s wind and solar supplied an average of just over 100% of local demand every day for a record unbroken stretch of almost one week in December.

The post South Australia winds up 2021 with smashing new renewables record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic RGGI cap-and-trade programme will make available nearly 21.8 million carbon permits for sale at the Q1 auction, the power sector scheme announced Tuesday, with the sale still including Virginia volume as the incoming GOP governor plans on revoking the state’s linkage.

Leading carbon exchange ICE Futures said on Tuesday that it hosted emissions allowance futures trades in 2021 equivalent to more than half the world’s estimated total annual energy-related emissions footprint, as it prepared to launch a global index-based futures contract covering four of the largest carbon markets.

Outgoing Democratic Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring on Tuesday said Republican Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin does not possess the authority to unilaterally take the state out of RGGI, while utility Dominion Energy asked a regulatory agency to withdraw its next request to recover allowance costs amid the uncertain future of the linkage.

A unique design-science collaboration turns ecological data into an immersive digital portrait of a precious wetland. Mitchell Whitelaw, Professor of Design, School of Art and Design, Australian National University Skye Wassens, Associate Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The German government will unveil a set of emergency policy measures to curb emissions within three months, economy and climate minister Robert Habeck said on Tuesday after flagging that the country has missed its domestic goals for 2021.

Analysts fear government’s commitment to net zero is facing most severe test yet as PM comes under increasing pressure

The government’s climate agenda is under threat as Boris Johnson’s popularity slumps, according to green campaigners who work closely with the Conservative party.

As the prime minister faces further lockdown party allegations, and angry Conservative MPs seek answers over energy price rises and the cost of living crisis, analysts fear the government’s commitment to net zero is facing its most severe test yet.

Continue reading...

Mohammed Chahim MEP’s draft report on the EU’s proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) takes a more aggressive stance and places greater focus on achieving the EU target on climate change, but seems less concerned about impacts on competitiveness of EU industry and the resulting risk of emissions leakage to third countries, argue Andrei Marcu, Michael Mehling, Aaron Cosbey of think-tank ERCST.

New research shows the huge threat posed by permafrost thaw to millions living in the Arctic.

Agreena is seeking a carbon MRV expert to help enhance the firm's mission to harness the power of technology to improve the agricultural industry.

Families facing crippling price rises want to know why the system is in chaos. It’s because ministers have no coherent plan

When any crisis faces the country, it falls to the government to act, and to do so swiftly. So with the energy crisis, we need the government to stop the dither and delay of the last decade and act.

In contrast, Labour has already put forward a bold plan to levy a windfall tax on oil and gas producers, who have made billions in this crisis, to limit the expected price rise in April. Our package would save most households about £200, and we would also target extra support to 9 million of the lowest earners, pensioners and the squeezed middle, taking up to £600 off their bills.

Ed Miliband is the shadow secretary of state for climate change and net zero

Continue reading...