The latest energy headlines created, collected, or compiled for you by ICAP Energy.The U.S. Senate has rejected taking action on a significant climate or energy bill this year. Heads are hanging in despair, moans of anguish are rising, and arguments are breaking out about who is to blame. While Washington has failed to act, the Earth is showing accelerating strains from our continued dumping of warming pollutants to the atmosphere. read more (Source: Energy Bulletin - http://www.energybulletin.net)http://energybulletin.net/53685Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multifaceted renewable energy initiative, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration on clean and sustainable energy technologies. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy - http://www.energy.gov)http://www.energy.gov/news/8899.htmSix renewable energy companies are getting a total of $2.7 million in grants from the Arizona Commerce Authority for their plans to bring jobs to the state. (Source: BizJournals - http://www.bizjournals.com)http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/vertical_28/~3/jxNsDKTC74w/daily50.html   2010: $2.07   2013: $1.86http://www.icapenergy.com/US/emissionsnews/contentdetail.aspx?contentID=19089&market=Emission%20News&Title=RGGI%20Auction%20Results http://www.icapenergy.com/US/docs/18029_Content/wax_markey_B.pdf http://www.icapenergy.com/US/docs/18028_Content/marketassessmnt.pdfhttp://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/fi/22/11/96.jpg/yfinance/fbc/marketupdate/James_Hackett_on_the_future_of_green_energy_44094http://www.foxbusiness.com/http://us.js2.yimg.com/us.js.yimg.com/i/us/fi/pf/images/200711131752/providers/fp_fox_gold.png (Source: Yahoo - www.yahoo.com)http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/rss/story/*http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/finance?ch=1316259&cl=13006124&lang=Washington (Platts) -- 15Apr2009 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7800542.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1Washington (Platts) -- 9Apr2009 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7789593.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1 http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/20090331/acesa_discussiondraft.pdf EPA has received questions about the status of CAIR allowances allocated for 2009 and subsequent years. Summary of Court Actions: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled on petitions for review of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and  CAIR Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs), including their provisions establishing the CAIR NOx annual and ozone season and  SO2 trading programs.  On July 11, 2008, the Court issued an opinion vacating and remanding these rules; however, parties to  the litigation requested rehearing of aspects of the Court's decision, including the vacatur of the rules.  On December 23,  2008, the Court granted rehearing only to the extent that it remanded the rules to EPA without vacating them. Current Status of CAIR Programs: The December 23, 2008 ruling leaves CAIR and the CAIR FIPs -- including the CAIR trading programs -- in place until EPA  issues a new rule to replace CAIR in accordance with the July 11, 208 decision.  EPA informed the Court that development and  finalization of a replacement rule could take about two years. Future Year Allowances: EPA is continuing to record allowance allocations under the CAIR NOx trading programs, in some cases for years beyond the  estimated two-year period for promulgation of a replacement rule.  EPA is taking these actions consistent with the State or  federal rule that applies.  When making any decisions on, and arrangements for, purchasing or selling CAIR NOx allowances,  prospective buyers and sellers should keep in mind the potential impact that the status of CAIR and any replacement rule may  have on the value of the allowances, particularly those allocated for years after the expected finalization of a replacement  rule.  EPA's continued recording of CAIR NOx allowances does not guarantee or imply that any allowances will continue to be  usable for compliance after a replacement rule is finalized or that they will continue to have value in the future. Sam Napolitano Director, Clean Air Markets Division US Environmental Protection Agency  http://www.icapenergy.com/US/emissionsnews/contentdetail.aspx?contentID=18014&market=Emission%20News&Title=EPA%20Answers%20Questions%20received%20on%20Status%20of%20CAIR%20Allowances%20Allocated%20for%202009%20and%20Subsequent%20Years http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aVxGqWKlZ2tM    For additional information, please contact ICAP United at 281-340-8300http://www.icapenergy.com/US/emissionsnews/contentdetail.aspx?contentID=18011&market=Emission%20News&Title=2009%20EPA%20Allowance%20Auction%20ResultsWashington (Platts) -- 5Mar2009 -- The chairman of the US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said Thursday that it is unlikely the Senate will pass a climate-change bill that includes auctioning 100% of greenhouse gas emission... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/7706492.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1London (Platts) -- 5Mar2009 -- The weakening correlation between German forward power prices and 2009 EU emissions Allowance prices is mainly due to carbon being used as a short-term financial tool and to the German power market's recent... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/8397975.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1 http://www.wsgts.com/_newsletterRecognizing the importance emission reduction programs have on wholesale power prices, FERC market oversight has added 3 additional figures to compliment the existing chart on SO2 and NOx prices. The Emissions section now includes a chart and overview of the SO2 and NOx cap-and-trade allowance programs, and a map and overview of collaborative greenhouse (GHG) programs. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.ferc.gov/market-oversight/othr-mkts/emiss-allow.asp The Energy Hedge Fund Center has done it again as it offer the world's first directory of green hedge funds. Funds in carbon, renewable energy, cleantech, water, weather derivatives and forestry are all in one new directory for 2009. (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/the-wall-street-green-trading-summit-5743/news/article/2009/02/first-green-hedge-fund-directory-now-available-54683?src=rssWashington (Platts) -- 3Feb2009 -- US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer on Tuesday released six climate "principles" for a new global warming bill that include little of the detail contained in the failed... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/8333535.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1Washington (Platts) -- 2Feb2009 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7642252.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1Washington (Platts) -- 14Jan2009 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7603731.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative raised $106.5 million for the participating 10 states in a December auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12173 http://www.vnf.com/news-policyupdates-321.htmlNew York state entered into the business of selling carbon dioxide emission allowances, by taking part in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s auction on Wednesday. (Source: BizJournals - http://www.bizjournals.com)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/vertical_30/~3/487913592/daily37.htmlWashington (Platts) -- 10Dec2008 -- The US needs a "regulatory regime for carbon," Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Joseph Kelliher said Wednesday, adding that while it is one thing to propose a cap-and-trade regime, "you have... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/6043501.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1Missouri's investor-owned utilities will have to draw on renewable energy for 15% of their electricity supply by 2021, after the state's voters approved the Missouri Clean Energy Initiative, or Proposition C. The proposition gained approval from two-thirds of the state's voters. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12084Nearly 50% of global electricity supplies must come from renewable energy sources in order to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says in its latest study, “Deploying Renewables: Principles for Effective Policies.” (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53722&src=rsshttp://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/aug06/energy0806.htm Texas and Minnesota are striving to become leaders in renewable energy use—relying on everything from wind power to hydrogen fuel. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/biofuel/archives/2006/08/a_renewable-ene.htmlWashington (Platts) -- 7Oct2008 -- The jurisdictional committee in the US House of Representatives Tuesday released a draft bill to cut greenhouse gases 80% across the US economy by 2050 from 2005 levels through an emissions cap and allowance... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/6974614.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative raised almost $40 million in its first auction of carbon dioxide emission allowances. The six states that offered the allowances will invest the proceeds in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, as well as programs to benefit consumers. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12007The U.S. National Renewable Laboratory (NREL) and Applied Materials, have published the report "Renewable Energy Price-Stability Benefits in Utility Green Power Programs." (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53759&src=rssU.S. Senator Daniel Akaka and U.S. Representatives Neil Abercrombie and Mazie Hirono helped launch Hawaii's newest renewable energy project at a Hawaiian blessing ceremomy for the Hu Honua Bioenergy Facility in the community of Pepeekeo, on the Big Island's Hamakua Coast. (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53444&src=rssWashington (Platts) -- 9Sep2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7284464.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1Washington (Platts) -- 4Sep2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7268951.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1Trading of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) CO2 futures contracts on the Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE) got off to a positive start since their launch on 15 August (Source: Energy Risk - http://www.energyrisk.com)http://www.energyrisk.com/public/showPage.html?page=811141The federal appeals court ruling is the most recent in a series of judicial setbacks to the Bush administration’s efforts to reshape federal policies under the Clean Air Act. (Source: The New York Times - http://www.nytimes.com)http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/20/washington/20air.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss(Reuters) - A U.S. federal court on Tuesday overturned a rule that prevented state and local authorities from raising emissions monitoring requirements for polluting units such as chemical plants and oil refineries. (Source: Reuters - http://www.reuters.com)http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/369761986/idUSBNG32946820080820WASHINGTON, DC – DOE announces that it will provide $36 million for 15 projects aimed at furthering the development of new and cost-effective technologies for the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the existing fleet of coal-fired power plants. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy - http://www.energy.gov)http://www.energy.gov/news/6443.htmMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the Clean Energy Biofuels Act in late July, which exempts biofuels made from cellulose from the state's gasoline tax, mandates mixing biodiesel with diesel starting in 2010, and obligates the state to create a low-carbon fuel standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 10%. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11920Washington (Platts) -- 8Aug2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7194979.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1New York on Monday became the 10th state to implement regulations for a "cap and trade" energy program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: BizJournals - http://www.bizjournals.com)http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/vertical_28/~3/363005673/daily14.htmlWashington (Platts) -- 29Jul2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7164345.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Assistant Secretary Karsner and New Zealand’s Ambassador to the U.S. Roy Ferguson sign terms of reference for the International Partnership for Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN), an initiative to further the development of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies on island nations and territories. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy - http://www.energy.gov)http://www.energy.gov/news/6429.htmBoulder, CO 2008 - Bella Energy, a solar energy company that designs and installs renewable energy systems in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, has installed unique solar roofing tiles on a Boulder family home. The big 7kW solar roofing tile system is a local example of the many building-integrated solar equipment products increasingly making their way from the successful European solar industry.."I was surprised by the breadth of solar products available," said owner Danny Hassan. "We purchased Open Energy SolarSave TM roofing tiles instead of panels. I didn't even know roofing tiles were an option. They blend in beautifully with the roof." (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53157&src=rssThe Green Exchange, an environmental exchange backed by New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), will launch futures and options contracts based on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon allowances at the end of August (Source: Energy Risk - http://www.energyrisk.com)http://www.energyrisk.com/public/showPage.html?page=806791Washington (Platts) -- 25Jul2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7157289.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1RALEIGH - The price tag that Progress Energy customers ultimately will pay for cleaning smokestack emissions is climbing yet again. (Source: BizJournals - http://www.bizjournals.com)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/vertical_28/~3/341199379/story8.htmlThe Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) today announced results of a recent fact finding mission to Germany. The mission, developed by SEPA in partnership with the World Future Council and Washington State University, was the first tour of its kind to expose U.S. utility executives and managers to the success that Germany has had in its climb to become the world's leader in solar deployment. During the five-day fact finding mission, the delegation met with German electric utilities, executives from leading photovoltaic technology companies, and visited multiple small and large scale solar installations. U.S. utilities are increasingly interested in exploring options that will help keep pace with the growing demand for electricity and address Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) mandates and climate change concerns. In a period of rising energy costs, solar energy is becoming an increasingly important and valued part of a responsible portfolio to help solve the growing global energy crisis. Education, in formats such as the fact finding mission, remains a key to addressing issues surrounding integration, scalability and reliability of solar technology options for electric utilities and their customers. (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=53105&src=rss (Source: NYMEX - http://nymex.mediaroom.com)http://nymex.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1918Washington (Platts) -- 3Jul2008 -- The holiday-shortened week saw little excitement in the sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide markets. The spot price at the end of the week for seasonal 2008 NOx remained flat at $855/short ton, while the... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/6918525.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1Washington (Platts) -- 3Jul2008 -- Platts weekly broker emissions indexes, along with its monthly broker emissions indexes and the daily OTC coal broker indexes are posted here so all market participants can evaluate our results. Our "Methodology... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/7100623.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1A new draft plan from the California Air Resources Board points the way towards cutting the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020. The plan includes the expanded use of renewable energy and energy efficiency, plus a variety of other measures. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11853LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California on Thursday took a major step forward on its global warming fight by unveiling an ambitious plan for clean cars, renewable energy and stringent caps on big polluting industries. (Source: Reuters - http://www.reuters.com)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/320318625/idUSGOR62620320080626California will introduce a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels in 12 years, mostly by capping emissions from utilities and other businesses. (Source: The New York Times - http://www.nytimes.com)http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/26/us/26california.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rssBirmingham, Alabama (Platts) -- 23Jun2008 -- Public Service Electric and Gas on Monday proposed a $45.9-million energy conservation program that would comply with a New Jersey law aimed at cutting the state's greenhouse gas emissions. The... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/6914347.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1 Invites you to Finance IQ's 2nd Carbon Trading Summit - June 23rd - 25th, 2008At the Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York City Quick links: Download Brochure | Register Now Dear Colleague, ICAP would like to personally invite you to the upcoming Finance IQ event – 2nd Carbon Trading Summit which will be held on June 23rd - 25th, 2008 at the Millennium Broadway Hote, New York, NY. Don’t miss your chance to register with our special price! As a sponsor, we are offering you, our most important clients a 20% discount on the registration fees using the following code: EMICAP Carbon trading in the US has grown tremendously over the past years, and it is set to continue to expand even more so over the next decade. It is becoming critical for companies and investors to establish and improve their expertise and knowledge in the field. Attend the 2nd Carbon Trading conference and listen to industry leading companies and experts to prepare yourself for the latest development of regulation and changes in legislation, gain the necessary insight to forecast future prices, and find short- and long-term investment strategies. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the following: Carbon Emissions As An Asset Class On Wall St Expand Global Emissions Trading: Prospects For Standardized Carbon Offset Crediting The North American Voluntary Offset Market: A Buyer’s Perspective Maximize ROI On Cleantech And Infrastructure Investment Funds ICAP will be presenting the following session: CO2 Intensity In Industrial Portfolios And Strategies For Carbon Risk Management Learn about benchmarking CO2 intensity in various asset classes Discuss openness and disclosure of portfolio CO2 intensity Understand valuation of portfolio choices Examine regulations that address Co2 intensity Gary HartEnergy ConsultantICAP Register now at www.iqpc.com/us/carbontrading or call 1-212-885-2724. To receive your 20% discount, don’t forget to quote your registration code: EMICAP We urge you to take advantage of the opportunity to join us at the conference to learn and network with your peers. We look forward to seeing you in New York! Sincerely , ICAPhttp://www.icapenergy.com/US/emissionsnews/contentdetail.aspx?contentID=17667&market=Emission%20News&Title=Gary%20Hart%20to%20speak%20at%202nd%20Annual%20Carbon%20Summit,%20June%2023-25Washington (Platts) -- 20Jun2008 -- A senior member of the US House of Representatives committee on taxation on Thursday introduced a carbon cap-and-trade bill with the help of 70 cosponsors. The legislation will be the first to go before... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/8821701.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1A newly approved bill requires Connecticut to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80% below 2001 levels by 2050. The bill authorizes a cap-and-trade program to meet the emissions reductions, but also requires consideration of a low-carbon fuel standard. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11812Toronto (Platts) -- 16Jun2008 -- Large-scale carbon capture-and-storage efforts may be needed to keep coal-fired plants within future expected greenhouse gas emission limits, but major obstacles still need to be overcome to implement... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Coal/News/6903474.xml?src=Coalrssheadlines1 http://www.icapenergy.com/US/docs/17642_Content/ICAP_SIN_06.09.08.pdfDespite pressure to set earlier targets, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda unveiled a new climate change policy that set a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (Source: Financial Times - http://www.ft.com)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bb9548da-360d-11dd-8bb8-0000779fd2ac.htmlA new arrangement will allow companies in the special administrative region that cut their emissions to sell these reductions in the global carbon credit market (Source: Financial Times - http://www.ft.com)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4db5d208-339c-11dd-869b-0000779fd2ac.htmlRALEIGH - North Carolinians soon may get the chance to play a role in cleaning up the environment by choosing to pay an extra fee to offset carbon emissions, similar to donating to elections on tax forms. (Source: BizJournals - http://www.bizjournals.com)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/vertical_28/~3/302717031/story3.htmlThe capital cost of offshore turbines is likely to increase by a fifth in the next few years, creating further problems for the EU in meeting its renewable energy target (Source: Financial Times - http://www.ft.com)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/224d710e-2d0a-11dd-88c6-000077b07658.htmlThe energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide in the United States increased by 1.6% in 2007, according to preliminary estimates from DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA). But given more extreme weather and a 2.2% growth in the economy in 2007, it could have been worse. (Source: USA.gov - http://www.usa.gov)http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=11791 (Source: EEX Newsfeed - www.eex.com)http://www.eex.com/en/Press%2520Room/Press%2520Release/Press/show_detail/27588OSLO/LONDON (Reuters) - Greenhouse gas emissions by all the Group of Eight industrial nations except Russia fell in 2006 in the broadest dip since the world started trying to slow climate change in 1990, a Reuters survey showed on Friday. (Source: Reuters - http://www.reuters.com)http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/environment/~3/296427067/idUSL23430633200805233Degrees, a leading provider of high-quality renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction credits, transacted the first-ever transfer on the Gold Standard Foundation's Voluntary Emission Reduction (VER, also known as carbon offset) Registry earlier this month. (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52463&src=rss (Source: NYMEX - http://nymex.mediaroom.com)http://nymex.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1851BP has abandoned plans to build a pioneering plant to capture and store carbon dioxide in Australia (Source: Financial Times - http://www.ft.com)http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2dfcb732-204c-11dd-80b4-000077b07658.html (Source: NYMEX - http://nymex.mediaroom.com)http://nymex.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1845If the world is going to truly combat greenhouse gas emissions, China and India have to be part of the fight, the chief economist for the Paris-based International Energy Agency said Tuesday. (Source: Houston Chronicle - http://www.chron.com)http://feeds.chron.com/~r/houstonchronicle/energy/~3/285135496/5759724.htmlWashington (Platts) -- 6May2008 -- The US Environmental Protection Agency's inability to police carbon allowance trading markets means the cap-and-trade approach taken in a leading climate bill may thwart the program's ultimate goals, two... (Source: Platts - http://www.platts.com)http://www.platts.com/Electric%20Power/News/6870314.xml?src=Electric%20Powerrssheadlines1WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Bush Administration’s ongoing commitment to invest in clean energy technologies to meet growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, DOE announces up to $7.5 million in federal funding for research and development to help advance the viability and cost-competitiveness of advanced water power systems. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy - http://www.energy.gov)http://www.energy.gov/news/6206.htmAccording to a new report, "Renewables Portfolio Standards in the United States: A Status Report with Data through 2007," released by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a growing number of states are supporting renewable electricity through the creation of renewable portfolio standards (RPS). The report provides a comprehensive overview of early experience with these state-level RPS policies. (Source: Renewable Energy Access - http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com)http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=52240&src=rss     Gary Hart will speak at this year’s Carbon Finance North America 2008 in New York, June 4, 5, & 6. For more information, please click the link below.   http://www.environmental-finance.com/conferences/2008/CFNA08/intro.htmhttp://www.icapenergy.com/US/emissionsnews/contentdetail.aspx?contentID=17456&market=Emission%20News&Title=Gary%20Hart%20to%20Speak%20at%20Carbon%20Finance%20North%20America%202008  The Green Exchange(TM) Announces ICAP as Founding Member April 08, 2008: 08:00 AM EST NEW YORK, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Green Exchange(TM) today announced that ICAP Energy LLC has agreed to work toward building The Green Exchange venture as a founding member. Introduced in December 2007 by NYMEX Holdings, Inc. with Evolution Markets, the current anticipated founding member participants in The Green Exchange are Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch, Tudor Investment, Constellation Energy, Vitol, and RNK Capital. "Becoming a founding member of The Green Exchange is an honor for us, and a natural complement to our position as a world leader in carbon emissions trading," said Douglas Rhoten, Chief Executive Officer of ICAP Americas. "ICAP is at the forefront in providing a suite of innovative, environmentally-focused products and services in this evolving segment of the financial services industry, and we look forward to working with the Green Exchange and its members in developing these markets further." The new exchange will offer a comprehensive range of environmental futures, options and swap contracts for markets focused on solutions to climate change, renewable energy and other environmental challenges. The first slate of environmental futures and options contracts were introduced on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., the world's largest physical commodities exchange and a subsidiary of NYMEX Holdings , on March 17. About The Green Exchange The Green Exchange initiative was introduced by the NYMEX Holdings, with Evolution Markets, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch, Tudor Investment, Constellation Energy, Vitol and RNK Capital. The new exchange will offer a comprehensive range of environmental futures, options and swap contracts for markets focused on solutions to climate change, renewable energy and other environmental challenges. For further information about The Green Exchange, please visit http://www.greenfutures.com/. About ICAP ICAP Energy LLC, a subsidiary of ICAP, the world's premier voice and electronic interdealer broker and the source of global market information and commentary for professionals in the international financial markets. The Group is active in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, energy, foreign exchange and equity derivatives. ICAP has an average daily transaction volume in excess of $1.5 trillion, more than 60% of which is electronic. 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