Emissions and economic growth finally separate, IEA says
The International Energy Agency (IEA) found a record year for power demand in 2024 even as emissions growth slowed, underlining the fact that after decades, economic and emissions growth are finally and demonstrably decoupling.
Read MoreInaugural AFF carbon credit auction ends with no bids
The American Forest Foundation’s (AFF) inaugural carbon credit auction concluded without any bids, the organisation said.
Read MoreCalifornia transportation fuel emissions nudge down in 2024, despite December diesel rise
Transporation fuel emissions in California nudged down just over 1% year-on-year (YoY) in 2024, even as diesel consumption increased in December, state data published Friday showed.
Read MoreCFTC: Investors add record V26 CCA length, producers reduce RGGI exposure
Investors built their V26 California Carbon Allowance (CCA) net length while cutting more V25s, and producers pulled back their RGGI Allowance (RGA) exposure, according to latest weekly data released Friday by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Read MoreCalifornia invests $100 mln into multi-year emissions data monitoring
California invested $100 mln of cap-and-trade revenues to identify and track methane emissions data, project proponents announced Friday.
Read MoreFull IRA repeal would drive up US household, industrial energy prices -report
A full repeal of clean energy tax credits by Congress combined with a reversal of regulations governing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would increase energy prices for both households across the US and manufacturers, according to a new analysis.
Read MoreSlight drop to available allowances at Q2 WCI auction
The California-Quebec joint WCI auction in May will offer a lower volume of allowances in the second quarterly sale of 2025 than it did in the first, according to a Friday notice from California regulator ARB.
Read MoreUS CDR industry faces uncertain future amid political and economic challenges -expert
The US CO2 removal (CDR) industry is facing challenges as political support decreases, investors grow cautious, and federal funding becomes uncertain, according to a recent article by an ex-DOE employee.
Read MoreAffordability concerns weigh on Washington’s considerations to tighten WCFS
A bill that aims to tighten the carbon intensity (CI) reduction targets under the Washington Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS) drew opposition at Wednesday’s public hearing over affordability concerns, while proponents stressed the need for broader market alignment.
Read MoreWCI Markets: CCAs retreat amidst ARB uncertainty, WCA market tightens
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices slipped from an early week bump as the market once again faced rulemaking delay-induced uncertainty, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCAs) rose amidst ongoing tightness, traders said.
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