Countries reaffirm commitment to bolstering energy efficiency by 2030
Countries have reaffirmed the importance of scaling up energy efficiency in a new action plan signed in Montreal this week at a conference hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which includes reference to enhancing efficiency in data centres.
Read MoreOregon allocates 23.3 mln compliance units for 2026
Oregon has distributed close to 23.3 million allowances for compliance with its Climate Protection Program (CPP) in 2026.
Read MoreOregon panel eyes cap-and-invest adoption aligned with Washington, California
An Oregon advisory group has asked Governor Tina Kotek (D) repeal the state’s Climate Protection Programme (CPP) and adopt a cap-and-invest scheme, as part its suite of recommendations across a broad range of state policies.Â
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGAs reverse course amid speculator shuffling, muted activity
RGGI Allowance (RGA) futures reversed course from their move towards the $45 mark mid-last week as speculators sought to position themselves and overall market activity remained muted, traders said.
Read MoreFederal oversight of US renewable energy pipeline puts $121 bln at risk -report
Heightened federal oversight since 2025 could disrupt the US renewable energy pipeline, putting over $121 billion of investment at risk, according to a new analysis.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA futures slip further, CDM deadline approaches with approvals still low Â
CORSIA futures slipped marginally lower last week, with the benchmark now at a little above $9/tonne, while hundreds of carbon projects registered under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) look set to miss a Tuesday deadline to enable their transition to the new Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM). Â
Read MoreCanadian developer issued North America’s first certified DAC credits under long-term offtake deals
A Montreal-headquartered developer has been issued North America’s first certified direct air capture (DAC) carbon removal (CDR) credits, setting up the first delivery under long-term purchase agreements extending through 2034.
Read MoreMost eligible CDM projects on course to miss out on Article 6 transition as deadline looms
The vast majority of carbon projects developed under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) are set to miss a Tuesday deadline to enable them to transition to UN crediting under the Paris Agreement, leaving many legacy projects outside the new scheme.
Read MoreBrazilian lender backs new Amazon REDD+ project targeting 7.5 mln credits annually by 2030
A Brazilian state-controlled lender will support a newly launched Amazon REDD+ carbon credit initiative targeting 5 million hectares under management, annual production of 7.5 mln credits, and around $50 mln in net yearly revenue by 2030.
Read MoreChile authorises second standalone battery storage project under Swiss Article 6 deal
Chile and Switzerland have authorised a second standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) mitigation activity under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, expanding the use of carbon finance to support grid-scale energy storage in the South American country.
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