Sales from linked California-Quebec carbon markets show they can expand and remain strong through smart design, even with nearly triple the number of permits for sale.
California carbon market nets $1 billion for clean energy
North American carbon markets link in $500m clean energy investment
The $500m raised highlights the potential for expansion and international system linkages to fight climate change.
The world’s $7.7 trillion renewable energy boom
Global energy markets facing watershed moment as BNEF predicts two thirds of new investment to 2030 will be in renewable energy.
… and why China has announced a national carbon market
China announces it would launch a national carbon market in 2018 based on the 6 regional pilot programs launched in past year.
Is 3,000 MW of new Nigeria solar power a model to end energy poverty?
Nigeria has signed a series of agreements to develop and operate 3,000 MW of utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants over the next five years.
Graph of the Day: Global green jobs surge to 6.5 mln
IRENA data shows 800,000 new green jobs created in 2013, boosting overall number employed in clean energy economy to 6.5 million at end 2013.
US energy efficiency programs cost just 2c/kWh saved
America’s most comprehensive study of energy efficiency costs has found programs paid for by utility customers cost just two cents per kWh of power saved.
Biggest grid in US could reach 30% renewables by 2026
Renewables could provide up to 30% of electricity for the 13 states covered by the biggest grid system in the US by 2026.
2013 wind energy installations stall in US, surge in China
Worldwide wind energy capacity has more than doubled over the past five years and is set to gust ahead in 2014 led by installation booms in China and US.
10 US cities making massive emissions cuts through energy efficiency
Building emissions cause local air quality issues, threatening public health, but are also responsible for pouring out 40% of US emissions.
