Author: Marco Stella
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Renewable energy market report: The ups and downs of political ructions
Concerns around project delays temporarily buoyed renewable certificate market, while concerns the Coalition is intent on abolishing the SRES saw STC prices tumble.
Spot price for energy efficiency certificates rises despite increase in supply.
Decline in LGC market gathers pace as traders debate whether softening is cyclical or fundamental, while STC market also loses ground.
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Energy Efficiency Market Report: Bumpy road
The bumpy road continued for a VEEC market in transition, as May brought a reprieve in ESC supply volumes.
While the Clean Energy Regulator believes the 2020 LGC target is met, the market continues to offer mixed signals. Meanwhile, more activity in new financial products continues.
A recovery in VEEC supply was not enough to prevent prices in the Victorian Energy Efficiency certificate market from strengthening in volatile conditions.
Trade volumes remain subdued, while a range of new financial instruments have emerged to assist the rise of renewable energy projects. The STC market enjoyed solid pricing across April.
LGC market endured a mundane March, but the small-scale market was abuzz with activity and speculation surrounding the target for 2018.
Cut off date for old commercial lighting rules; market waits for direction from Victorian Opposition ahead of state poll.
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Renewable Energy Market Report: Traders doubt regulator’s confidence of project timelines
Prices stay high as traders doubt regulator's confidence on project timelines, while questions remain on future of RET post 2020.