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US wind celebration muted by slow restart, capital questions
09 January 2013The US wind industry finally got what it wished for with the extension of the Production Tax Credit. But the industry still faces a lost six months, questions over taxation and ongoing challenges finding new sources of capital. Gloria Gonzalez reports
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Abu Dhabi energy group makes first wind investment
09 January 2013Abu Dhabi's state-run energy company has made its first investment in wind energy, taking a 50% stake in a 200MW wind farm in the US.
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Setting the stage for energy efficiency investment
09 January 2013Massive investment in energy efficiency might well be a 'no brainer', but a whole suite of enabling conditions need to be put in place first – not least 'investment-grade' policy. Steven Fawkes sets out where to start
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Shell near-miss highlights dangers of Arctic exploration, say investors
08 January 2013Royal Dutch Shell's battle to regain control of a grounded rig risks further damaging its environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and highlights the dangers of Arctic exploration, according to socially responsible investors and analysts.
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Bright outlook for impact investing – JP Morgan
08 January 2013Impact investing is in a healthy state despite the continuing economic woes afflicting much of the world, according to a new survey by JP Morgan and the non-profit Global Impact Investing Network.
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Trading platform launched 'to boost liquidity' in REC markets
08 January 2013An over-the-counter trading platform for US renewable energy certificates (RECs) has been officially launched in a move it is hoped will boost liquidity in the market.
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Economic and environmental risks on 'collision course' – WEF
08 January 2013The interconnectedness of economic and environmental risks needs to be recognised and action taken, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest global risks report has urged.
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Wheb targets €200m for 'green growth fund'
08 January 2013Private equity firm Wheb Partners has begun marketing its third clean-tech fund, into which it is hoping to raise €200 million ($261 million).
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Chinese cleantech fund reaches $40m first close, final target slashed
08 January 2013Chinese private equity firm Nature Elements Capital has raised $40 million in a first close for its Asia Renewables and Cleantech Fund, but has lowered its final target at the request of investors.
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German solar installations drop after subsidy cut – but 2012 still breaks record
07 January 2013Installations of solar power in Germany have plunged since subsidies were slashed – but the world's biggest solar market still reached an annual installation record in 2012.