Pennsylvania says regulatory timelines could delay RGGI implementation, as committee backs proposal

Published 22:56 on May 17, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:56 on May 17, 2021  / /  Americas, US

Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) added quarterly emissions caps to its proposed RGGI regulation as the agency may not be able to promulgate the rule before 2022, the agency said Monday, while an advisory committee narrowly backed the final draft of the power sector cap-and-trade programme. 

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NA Markets: California carbon pushes through $20 mark on continued investor interest

Published 18:18 on May 17, 2021  /  Last updated at 11:51 on June 29, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices surged past $20 on the benchmark contract over Monday morning, as traders said speculative demand fuelled significant day-on-day rises for the second consecutive session.

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NA Markets: California allowances hit two-year high ahead of May WCI auction

Published 22:44 on May 14, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:44 on May 14, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices surged to new highs on Friday afternoon ahead of the May WCI auction next week, with traders pointing to increased speculative interest being the primary driver on the secondary market.

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Researchers offer more on study questioning California forestry protocol as developers spot flaws

Published 22:12 on May 14, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:12 on May 14, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

Researchers responded this week to criticism of their report that questioned the emissions reductions attributed to California-registered forestry projects, while developers claimed the group’s conclusions may be the result of critical flaws.

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WCI emitters reduce CCA length ahead of quarterly auction as speculators hold firm

Published 22:01 on May 14, 2021  /  Last updated at 11:51 on June 29, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

WCI compliance entities cut California Carbon Allowance (CCA) holdings this week as speculative interest continued to surge on the secondary market, while financial firms held their length roughly flat week-on-week, according to US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data published Friday.

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US Carbon Pricing and LCFS Roundup for week ending May 14, 2021

Published 13:53 on May 14, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:47 on May 14, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

A summary of legislative and regulatory action on carbon pricing, clean fuel standards, and clean energy at the US subnational and federal level this week, including developments in California’s Scoping Plan process, North Dakota’s long-term climate goal  and a major East Coast offshore wind project.

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California offset prices lagging behind speculator-fuelled CCA rise

Published 23:01 on May 13, 2021  /  Last updated at 23:01 on May 13, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

California Carbon Offsets (CCO) are remaining near historic high discounts despite an influx of financial interest in recent weeks that has prompted California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) to diverge from the floor price.

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NA Markets: RGGI finds bullish support amid thin demand as CCAs decline ahead of Q2 auction

Published 22:50 on May 13, 2021  /  Last updated at 22:50 on May 13, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices rose on thin demand on the secondary market to hit a new two-month high, while California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) declined week-on-week despite a continued influx of speculative demand.

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California’s carbon floor price set to exceed $19 in 2022 as inflation jumps in April

Published 13:51 on May 12, 2021  /  Last updated at 23:07 on May 12, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

California’s WCI-linked cap-and-trade floor price is on pace to rise above $19.00 next year as inflation surged over April amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the US, according to federal data released Wednesday.

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California power demand slips to lowest in two decades in 2020, as natural gas sources rise

Published 19:17 on May 11, 2021  /  Last updated at 19:17 on May 11, 2021  / /  Americas, Canada, US

California electricity consumption declined in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but more carbon-intensive sources fulfilled this demand, according to preliminary California Energy Commission (CEC) data released Tuesday.

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