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New renewables financing structures needed to avoid tax equity squeeze, says advisor
18 January 2013The tax equity market has become tighter and more expensive following the expiry of a key US government subsidy programme, but allowing renewable energy projects to tap into other financing mechanisms would help lower costs, according to one expert.
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US wind growth to slow after PTC boost – ICF
18 January 2013The extension of the production tax credit (PTC) will provide a temporary boost to the US wind industry, but the sector's growth will slow significantly in the long-term, according to consultancy ICF International.
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Ceres wins $1.5m NGO Zayed Future Energy prize
17 January 2013US investor, corporate and environmental coalition Ceres has won the NGO category of the Zayed Future Energy prize.
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Development banks continue to lead renewables lending
17 January 2013Europe and Brazil's state-owned development banks remain the largest lenders to renewable energy projects, according to a ranking of financiers and advisors in low-carbon investment last year.
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Renewables to struggle to take market share on subsidy costs – BP
17 January 2013Renewables' share of the global fuel mix will remain small in 2030, despite being the fastest growing energy source, as subsidies for the technologies are becoming unaffordable, according to BP's Energy Outlook.
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PLC Global Environment multi-jurisdictional guide
A guide produced by Practical Law Company comparing environmental law in a number of jurisdictions across the globe
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Investors almost wiped out as Low Carbon Accelerator grinds to a halt
16 January 2013Investors who sank some £55 million ($88 million) into the UK's first publicly-listed clean-tech venture capital firm are set to recover less than 10% of their investment as the company is wound up.
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GCF's ability to raise private funds to be tested in 2013 – WRI
16 January 2013The Green Climate Fund (GCF) could be a key tool to entice private capital back to the clean energy sector, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI).
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Obama can act on clean energy, climate without Congress – Sierra Club
15 January 2013The Obama administration has substantial scope for unilateral action on clean energy and climate change without needing to win over Congress, according to the Sierra Club.
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Banks keen to fund Connecticut PACE energy efficiency projects
15 January 2013Banks are prepared to finance energy efficiency improvements through Connecticut's new municipal bond programme themselves, rather than allow the projects to move forward without their participation, according to the programme's director.