The Government of Canada is set to issue its third Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows a $4 billion issuance in February 2024, which was...
Japan’s government approved a long-term plan to cut emissions, revise energy policy, and boost industrial capacity through 2040. The strategy aims to stabilize business policies while ensuring energy security and...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $150 million in funding to decarbonize public college campuses in New York. The investment, part of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs...
The U.S. Energy Department has approved the disbursement of a loan guarantee for Calumet (CLMT.O) to expand the Montana Renewables sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Great Falls. Why It...
New Zealand has announced its second international climate target, aiming for a 51-55% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels by 2035, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts confirmed today. “We have...
Switzerland’s Updated Climate Commitments The Federal Council has approved Switzerland’s new climate reduction target under the Paris Agreement, reinforcing its commitment to cutting emissions primarily through domestic measures. “The objectives...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has strengthened its ESG Product Platform by incorporating critical details about Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) Funds, enhancing access to sustainability-themed financial products. This...
Australia Invests $2 Billion in Aluminium The Albanese Labor Government is investing a record $2 billion into Australia’s aluminium sector, aiming to secure jobs and boost the industry’s future. This...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for its Project Polaris, focusing on hydropower generation, battery storage, and grid...
Decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grids offers an unparalleled opportunity to cut emissions and spur economic growth, according to RBC Climate Action Institute’s latest report, Climate Action 2025: A Year for Rewiring....
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $635 million in grants to expand zero-emission electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. This funding, made possible...
New York is making its largest-ever climate investment. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion plan designed to combat climate change, create thousands of jobs, reduce energy costs, and lower...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has closed a $1.67 billion loan guarantee for Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) to expand its renewable fuels facility in Great Falls, Montana. This expansion aims...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced $6 billion in tax credit allocations for the second round of the § 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy...
The Treasury Department and IRS have announced new guidelines for the Clean Fuels Production Credit (Section 45Z), designed to cut GHG emissions from transportation fuels. The credit applies to sustainable...
Toyota Motor North America has received a $4.5 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling efforts. The initiative, led by the Toyota...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits under sections 45Y and 48E of the tax code. These...
Historic Clean Energy Partnership Constellation, the largest U.S. producer of emissions-free energy, secured over $1 billion in contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to supply carbon-free energy and...
Pioneering Carbon Storage in Kern County The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits to Carbon TerraVault (CTV), a subsidiary of California Resources...
President Biden has taken decisive action to protect U.S. coastal waters from offshore oil and gas drilling, conserving over 625 million acres of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Northern Bering Sea....