Investments in renewable energy in Europe seriously weakened last year

Investment in renewable energy technologies in Europe last year plummeted by more than half to $58bn, the lowest level in a decade, analysis shows. Fiona Harvey writes in The Guardian about these discouraging results. European clean tech industry falls into rapid decline Europe’s once world-beating clean technology industry has fallen into a rapid decline, … Continue reading Investments in renewable energy in Europe seriously weakened last year →

New UK fund to promote improved energy performance of commercial buildings

We are all concerned about finding adequate financing for energy efficiency projects. Priyanka Shrestha writes on the Energy Live News website about a new fund established by a commercial bank in the UK to support energy performance improvements. This is a welcome development. Lloyds Bank launches £1bn energy efficiency fund A new £1 billion … Continue reading New UK fund to promote improved energy performance of commercial buildings →

Importance of accelerated depreciation tax benefit for renewables in India reviewed

Sharad Raghavan writes an important article on The Hindu website on the importance of financial support to help the investments flowing in renewable energy in India. The reduction in accelerated depreciation tax benefit certainly has affected the sector. There is an important question raised about why private banks are not lending to solar projects. You … Continue reading Importance of accelerated depreciation tax benefit for renewables in India reviewed →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. February 2016 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of February, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Nordic … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in climate finance. February 2016 Climate Finance Update During the month of February, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the World Bank, … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Britain’s Green Investment Bank about to lose its green purpose

Everyone, even outside the UK, hailed the creation of the Green Investment Bank. Now the Conservative government will change the bank’s mission so that it will no longer be required by law to invest in green schemes. Adam Vaughan discusses the plans in The Guardian. Green investment bank 'no longer required by law to … Continue reading Britain’s Green Investment Bank about to lose its green purpose →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in climate finance. January 2016 Climate Finance Update During the month of January, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Inter-American Development Bank … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. January 2016 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of January, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Nordic … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Regulatory decisions in Nevada effectively killing the booming rooftop solar market

The energy transition depends on effective long-term policies and consistent market signals. Jacques Leslie explains recent developments by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission to introduce new tariffs that will cut by three-quarters users’ reimbursements for feeding electricity into the grid. Nevada’s Solar Bait-and-Switch WHEN President Obama proclaimed in his State of the Union address … Continue reading Regulatory decisions in Nevada effectively killing the booming rooftop solar market →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December 2015 update on global developments in climate finance. December 2015 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of December, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Caribbean Development Bank (CBD), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), Inter-American … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →