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Release of new scheme regulations sees debate over future of VEEC supply take an unexpected turn in October, with a major impact on the VEEC price the result.
Stability in energy efficiency markets came to an abrupt end in August due to concerns about future supply from residential sources, the Victorian election and solar hot water policy...
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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.