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US wind power installation halved in 2010 – AWEA
25 January 2011Half as much wind capacity was built in the US in 2010 than in 2009, according to figures from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
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Sustainable private bank launched by SAM founder opens its doors
25 January 2011Globalance, the sustainable investment private bank set up by responsible investment pioneer Reto Ringger, has received its banking license from Swiss banking authority FINMA and has named its board of directors.
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Time to send offsetting into retirement?
24 January 2011Carbon offsetting has received a mixed press in recent years – but switching from carbon credits to allowances could help restore its credibility, argues Jane Burston
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Triodos sees another 30% growth in 2011
20 January 2011Triodos Bank expects to increase its UK loan book by 30% this year, following 26% growth in 2010, according to its head of business banking.
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Ontario feed-in tariff under the axe
20 January 2011A change in the Ontario government this fall could spell the end of the province's generous feed-in tariff (FIT) programme, one of the most attractive programmes for financing renewable energy projects in North America.
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Wind energy sector to offer stamp of approval to consumers
20 January 2011Corporate and wind energy groups this week launched a global consumer label which identifies companies that make products using wind energy.
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Matrix raising funds to tap UK solar potential
20 January 2011Financial services company Matrix Group has launched two venture capital trusts in a linked offer which aims to raise £25 million ($40 million) to fund clean energy investment, primarily in solar projects in the UK.
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Gulf oil states urged to swap oil subsidies for solar
20 January 2011Solar photovoltaic (PV) would be more economically viable than oil-fired electricity generation in oil-rich Gulf states, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) said today.
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Masdar and others mull VC fund launches for 2011
20 January 2011Masdar's venture capital unit is considering two fund launches in 2011, according to Erik Martel, a principal at the firm.
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Carbon thefts see traders stay out of EU market
20 January 2011Trading in the EU carbon market has slowed to a crawl following the decision yesterday afternoon by the European Commission to suspend transactions in all EU member states' allowance (EUA) registries, following the latest in a string of "security breaches".