Countries reaffirm commitment to bolstering energy efficiency by 2030

Published 10:21 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 10:21 on June 30, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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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.

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Oregon allocates 23.3 mln compliance units for 2026

Published 02:24 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 02:24 on June 30, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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Oregon has distributed close to 23.3 million allowances for compliance with its Climate Protection Program (CPP) in 2026.

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Oregon panel eyes cap-and-invest adoption aligned with Washington, California

Published 01:14 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 01:14 on June 30, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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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. 

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RGGI Market: RGAs reverse course amid speculator shuffling, muted activity

Published 00:23 on June 30, 2026 / Last updated at 00:23 on June 30, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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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.

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Federal oversight of US renewable energy pipeline puts $121 bln at risk -report

Published 23:31 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 23:31 on June 29, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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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.

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VCM REPORT: CORSIA futures slip further, CDM deadline approaches with approvals still low  

Published 19:31 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 21:30 on June 29, 2026 / , , and / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (VCM Reports), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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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).  

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Canadian developer issued North America’s first certified DAC credits under long-term offtake deals

Published 16:59 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 16:59 on June 29, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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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.

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Most eligible CDM projects on course to miss out on Article 6 transition as deadline looms

Published 13:18 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 13:18 on June 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks)

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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.

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Brazilian lender backs new Amazon REDD+ project targeting 7.5 mln credits annually by 2030

Published 12:59 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 12:59 on June 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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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.

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Chile authorises second standalone battery storage project under Swiss Article 6 deal

Published 11:50 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 11:50 on June 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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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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