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IEEFA conference gathers leaders and experts from across sectors to explore energy transition
IEEFA’s Energy Finance Conference 2021 kicks off Monday June 14th at 1:00 pm EDT with a keynote presentation by Michael Liebreich, Chairman and CEO of Liebreich Associates (and founder of New Energy Finance, now Bloomberg NEF). Moderator: Sergio Knaebel, Sandler Foundation The conference is being held online during the weeks of June 14 and June […]
Kashish Shah and Press Release
States must overcome obstacles to ramp up installation of solar pumps
11 June 2021 (IEEFA India): India’s mission to deploy some 2 million off-grid solar-powered irrigation pumps is making sluggish progress, with only one-eighth of the target achieved so far, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) which urges the central and state governments to remove bottlenecks in […]
Clark Williams-Derry, Tom Sanzillo and Press Release
Data suggests that ExxonMobil is underperforming in the Permian Basin
June 9, 2021 (IEEFA) – ExxonMobil’s claims that its Permian Basin oil and gas reserves are world-class will need the immediate attention of the new board, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). In recent investor presentations, ExxonMobil has highlighted the superior performance of its oil wells […]
Vibhuti Garg and Press Release
Sale of electricity in the futures market will benefit renewable energy developers and distribution companies
9 June 2021 (IEEFA India): The introduction of derivatives to India’s short-term power market will make it easier for renewable project developers to enter into offtake arrangements with state-owned distribution companies (discoms), finds a new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “The launch of new financial instruments will enable […]
Guest Contributor: Owen Evans and Press Release
More pragmatic focus would be incentivising industry and modernizing the grid
8 June 2021 (IEEFA Australia): A new tax on EV users is unnecessary as the Australian (Commonwealth) government is well placed to deal with the potential revenue impact of the inevitable move to electric vehicles, finds a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Global automotive manufacturers have committed almost […]
Kashish Shah and Press Release
Coal capacity additions face major stranded asset risk
4 June 2021 (IEEFA India): Much of India’s 33 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power capacity currently under construction and another 29GW in the preconstruction stage will end up stranded, according to a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “Coal-fired power simply cannot compete with the ongoing cost reductions […]
Johanna Bowyer, Guest Contributor: Gabrielle Kuiper and Press Release
Seven important lessons for energy planners around the globe in transitioning grids from fossil fuels to renewables
3 June 2021 (IEEFA Australia): South Australia offers vital lessons for other jurisdictions transitioning from a fossil fuel-based electricity grid to a low emissions, high renewables grid, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “The proportion of South Australia’s electricity demand met by large scale and small scale variable […]
Elrika Hamdi and Press Release
Renewables should be the focus of Indonesia’s net-zero pledge
2 June 2021 (IEEFA Indonesia): In growing energy markets like Indonesia, decision makers are facing a barrage of pro-nuclear media coverage as the nuclear industry floods the market with panels and webinars focused on the potential of nuclear power. A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that while […]
Christina Ng and Press Release
Bond proceeds going to coal-dominated state-owned enterprises – ESG investors beware
1 June 2021 (IEEFA): China’s carbon neutral bonds fail to restrict the use of funds to green projects and are adding to the working capital of coal-dominated state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) which calls for deeper reforms to green finance standards […]
David Schlissel and Press Release
Enchant Energy’s carbon capture project is significantly behind schedule as it struggles to secure investors
May 27, 2021 (IEEFA) – Enchant Energy and the City of Farmington have failed to convince potential investors that retrofitting New Mexico’s San Juan Generating Station for carbon capture is financially viable, according to a report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The project, which has yet to secure the funds […]
IEEFA: Chinese regulators urged to tighten rules for carbon neutral bonds
Bond proceeds going to coal-dominated state-owned enterprises – ESG investors beware
1 June 2021 (IEEFA): China’s carbon neutral bonds fail to restrict the use of funds to green projects and are adding to the working capital of coal-dominated state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) which calls for deeper reforms to green finance standards […]