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Energy ministers will decide which technologies will be eligible in a capacity mechanism, but the ESB chief says emissions cuts could be built into its design.

The post Could an emissions reduction trajectory be baked into a capacity mechanism? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Transgrid says switch to green energy is going to accelerate, particularly after the disruption in global energy markets.

The post “Big shift in language:” Transgrid welcomes new urgency in transmission plans appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Developing countries’ delegates at UN conference seek recognition of small fisheries’ role in protecting oceans and fighting hunger

Small-scale fishermen and women from coastal nations in the frontline of the “ocean emergency” have accused world leaders and other decision-makers at the UN oceans conference of ignoring their voices in favour of corporate interests.

More than half of the world’s fish caught for human consumption comes from small-scale fishing communities, yet their contribution to food security and ocean protection is not being sufficiently recognised, they say.

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Labor taps former chief scientist Ian Chubb with the task of restoring confidence in Australia's troubled carbon offsets regime.

The post Chubb’s big challenge is to restore confidence in Australia’s tainted carbon markets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Ruling by activist court doesn’t take away the EPA’s power to regulate carbon emissions from power plants, but it makes federal action much harder.

The post US Supreme Court curtails EPA’s power to regulate carbon pollution appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This Plastic Free July, we need to be teaching children to demand less plastic from the world’s worst producers instead of expecting change from individual recycling efforts. Sara Tolbert, Associate Professor of Science and Environmental Education, University of Canterbury Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

BNEF reports temporary cost rises for renewables, driven by increased cost of materials, freight, fuel and labor. But solar and wind are still way cheaper than coal and gas.

The post Costs for new build wind and solar have jumped, but nothing like those of fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Technology to cut steelmaking emissions is in the early stages, but such transitions can accelerate, as shown by wind and solar.

The post Green steelmaking needs urgent advances in technology and mining appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Public funding of energy research collapsed under the Coalition, with more funds spent on fossil fuel technologies than renewables, IEA data shows.

The post IEA data exposes “technology not taxes” myth of former Morrison government appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMO's main roadmap shows Australia's main grid getting close, but not quite, to 100 per cent renewables over a year. Here's why.

The post “Cost difference is staggering:” Why AEMO roadmap falls short of 100% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia on Friday announced an independent panel will carry out a review of the integrity of its domestic carbon offset methodologies and the governance of the scheme, after a raft of criticism has threatened to undermine confidence in the programme.

Better insulation would save large sums for millions struggling with the cost of living, finds LGA report

People in “fuel-poor” households in England are facing annual bills about £250 higher than need be because of their poorly insulated homes, according to Local Government Association (LGA) research.

The LGA has identified about 3 million households where better insulation would save large sums for people struggling with the rising cost of living. About £770m is wasted each year trying to heat these leaky homes, according to analysis for the LGA by WPI Economics.

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California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices surged towards the end of the week as the end of the quarter approached, while RGGI Allowances (RGAs) continued to hold steady as Pennsylvania appeared set to enter the power sector carbon market.  

California and Quebec on Thursday presented an accounting mechanism to help account for cross-border allowance and offset transfers under the WCI-linked carbon market and prevent double counting.

The number of California-registered carbon market accounts slowed during the second quarter of the year, according to state data published Thursday, as this coincided with a stagnation in allowance prices in the WCI programme.

The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden.

Offset standard manager and developer Verra on Thursday proposed four new carbon crediting labels to meet the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets' (IC-VCM) Core Carbon Principles due out later this year, including on project type, removals, and Paris Agreement compatibility.

European energy exchange EEX is changing the International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) of its spot EU emissions allowance contracts following a joint request from the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Commission.

Labor has promised a 43% cut in Australia’s emissions by 2030 and a high-integrity carbon credit market is vital to reaching this goal. Andrew Macintosh, Professor and Director of Research, ANU Law School, Australian National University Don Butler, Professor, Australian National University Megan C Evans, Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.