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Vattenfall to proceed with lignite sale, concentrate on wind
State-owned Swedish utility Vattenfall is increasing investments in wind power as part of its effort to cut emissions and counterbalance losses at its struggling coal-fired power stations.
read more... 06/02/2015
Germany’s CO2 targets will reduce demand for certificates
Germany's new, lower objectives for CO2 emissions will further reduce demand for carbon permits and destabilize Europe's already dysfunctional emission trading system, as stated by the EU's new energy official to a German newspaper.
read more... 08/12/2014
Germany to shut down coal plants to meet 2020 emissions goals
Germany’s government will decide on Wednesday whether to curb CO2 emissions by up to 78 million tons by 2020.
read more... 03/12/2014
Germany envisages tax concession to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Germany envisages tax concessions of 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in order to raise the energy efficiency of buildings and increase sales of electric cars, in a move to aid Europe's largest economy meet CO2 emissions objectives, as indicated in a policy document.
read more... 13/11/2014
Lithuania: free 2013 EU emissions allowances to be offered to utilities
Lithuania has been offered the permission to give utilities free carbon allowances for their 2013 emissions, making it the final nation to obtain European Commission authorization under a programme to aid Eastern Europe clean up its electricity sector.
read more... 30/10/2014