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FirstEnergy and Allegheny announce $8.5bn merger
FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy have announced an $8.5 billion stock-for-stock merger transaction that would create a diversified generation portfolio including 2,200 megawatts (MW) of renewables.
US President Barack Obama has announced a series of measures designed to boost biofuel production and reduce US dependence on foreign oil.
US President Barack Obama has used his 2011 budget to call for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, apportioning funds to the clean energy sector instead.
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Massachusetts REC futures start trading on CCFE
The Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE) has announced the successful completion of the first Massachusetts Renewable Energy Certificate (REC-MA) futures contract trade.
Ofgem finalises funding for electricity networks in UK
UK energy regulator Ofgem has finalised funding the first tranche of projects, totalling £319 million, from a potential £1 billion package of extra investment in Britain's high-voltage networks. The funding proposals will enable new generation, much...
Uncertainty over UK ROCs damages investor confidence
Recent changes to the allocation of Renewable Obligation Certificates by the UK DECC has left industry participants wary about their long-term value, finds Katie Holliday
UK government pledges £100 billion for offshore wind projects
UK prime minister Gordon Brown has announced a £100 billion (US$159 billion) government funding plan for the construction of nine offshore wind farms in Britain. The proposed wind farm projects are part of the Crown Estate's third round of offshore...
APX launches Michigan RECs system
APX, an infrastructure provider for environmental and energy markets, has launched the Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (Mirecs) and hinted at future plans to enable inter-market management of renewable energy assets.
Obama awards $3.4bn in smart grid grants
President Barack Obama this week announced the largest single energy grid modernisation investment in US history.
Power project could link US grids
A proposal to link the three US power grids could create the country’s first renewable energy trading hub.
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