US appeals court rejects opposition’s attempts to block EPA methane rules
A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied an attempt from several US states and industry groups to block recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to limit methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGA prices recede from highs, remain rangebound as volumes pick up
RGGI Allowance (RGA) values over the past week reversed course from earlier records, but stayed well within the range set since early June, while an uptick in activity ahead of the US holiday boosted ICE volumes to the highest in a month.
Read MoreHigh costs and infrastructure hurdles obstruct hydrogen’s role in grid decarbonisation -report
Technical challenges associated with hydrogen use for clean electricity generation continue to hinder its potential in helping decarbonise the power sector, according to a recent study by a US environmental non-profit.
Read MoreWashington’s current year volume once again picks up for Q3 auction
Washington’s third quarterly carbon allowance auction in September will feature the highest number of current vintage permits offered so far this year, according to a notice published by the state’s Department of Ecology (ECY) Wednesday.
Read MoreWashington releases draft rule language for cap-and-trade linkage
The Washington Department of Ecology (ECY) on Monday released draft language of the cap-and-trade linkage rule to align the state’s carbon programme with the broader California-Quebec market.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGAs once again set new highs before retreating, volumes trend downward
RGGI Allowance (RGA) settlement prices hit all-time highs yet again last week amid a persistent bullish outlook for the Third Program Review, despite the ongoing silence from the programme administrator regarding updates to the scheme, before retreating late in the week.
Read MoreVerra releases new methodology for CCS
Global carbon standard Verra on Thursday released its new methodology for technology-based carbon capture and storage (CCS), including modules for CO2 capture, transport, and storage initiatives.
Read MoreAlberta TIER credit retirements could reach 10 mln this year, says research firm
Credit retirements under the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) programme may reach 10 million tonnes this year, matching offsets and Alberta Emissions Performance Credits (EPCs) generation, a research firm said Wednesday.
Read MoreAdvisory committee members oppose Oregon DEQ’s proposal to allow for-profits to serve as CCI entities
Advisory committee members opposed the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) plans to allow for-profit companies to implement projects supported by Community Climate Investment (CCI) under the Climate Protection Program (CPP), at a meeting Tuesday.
Read MoreWashington’s cap-and-invest participation picks up in Q2
The number of entities registered with active accounts in Washington’s cap-and-trade scheme increased in Q2 despite the looming possibility of a programme repeal.
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