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        2010 Posts

        June 23, 2010Energy

        Evolution Expands Structured Transaction and Brokerage Services for Biofuels Market

        Strategic Hires Extend Market Offering, Strengthen Renewable Fuels Markets Capabilities.

        June 2, 2010Energy

        Coal Desk Wins House of the Year from Energy Risk Magazine

        Evolution Markets Coal Desk won the Energy Risk 2010 Award for House of the Year: Coal US.

        January 27, 2010Energy

        Natural Gas Options December Monthly Market Update...is the weather to blame for price volatility?

        Frigid temperatures and bullish storage numbers send prices higher before the holiday.

        January 27, 2010Energy

        Natural Gas Bases December Monthly Market Update....is the weather to blame for price volatility?

        Frigid temperatures and bullish storage numbers send prices higher before the holiday.

        January 27, 2010Energy

        Coal December Monthly Market Update.....2009 was a year to forget; will 2010 be different?

        Takes a peek into the year-end performances for PRB, CAPP and NYMEX Qualtiy Coal performances.

        January 26, 2010Energy

        Biofuels December Monthly Market Update....Did the Biofuels market end 2009 in flux?

        2009 failed to provide any conclusions on the forward view for ethanol in America; but will 2010 be different?

        December 17, 2010Environment

        California Approves Carbon Trading Rules

        California regulators adopt rules to implement AB 32 carbon trading program, but tweaking of rules will continue. Trading has already begun.

        December 17, 2010Environment

        California Approves Carbon Trading Rules

        California regulators adopt rules to implement AB 32 carbon trading program, but tweaking of rules will continue. Trading has already begun.

        December 14, 2010Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to Proposed Regs
        Evolution offers comments to Calif. regulators focused on stimulating offset supply under AB 32.

        December 14, 2010Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to Proposed Regs
        Evolution offers comments to Calif. regulators focused on stimulating offset supply under AB 32.

        December 14, 2010Environment

        Emissions Trade Group Comments on AB 32 Regs
        The International Emissions Trade Association (IETA) submits comments to Calif. regulators in support of sound carbon market design.

        December 14, 2010Environment

        Emissions Trade Group Comments on AB 32 Regs
        The International Emissions Trade Association (IETA) submits comments to Calif. regulators in support of sound carbon market design.

        December 3, 2010Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Tenth Auction
        Vintage 2009/2010 and 2013 allowances sell at reserve price of $1.86 in the 10th RGGI auction. Just over half of allowances on offer are sold.

        November 10, 2010Environment

        REMINDER: Evolution, Swiss Re, CME Host Weather Market Event

        Symposium in NYC to discuss cross-commodity trading opportunities in the weather derivatives market.

        November 8, 2010Environment

        Evolution Facilitates Landmark ERU Trade

        Evolution Markets has facilitated the first brokered Emissions Reduction Unit (ERU) cleared futures trade.

        November 2, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: The Frontier Carbon Market -- California Releases AB 32 Rules

        California released proposed rules to establish carbon trading. John Battaglia with Evolution’s Western Carbon Team reviews the rules and offers insight on trading.

        November 2, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: The Frontier Carbon Market -- California Releases AB 32 Rules

        California released proposed rules to establish carbon trading. John Battaglia with Evolution’s Western Carbon Team reviews the rules and offers insight on trading.

        October 29, 2010Environment

        REMINDER: Evolution, Swiss Re, CME Host Weather Market Event

        Symposium in NYC to discuss cross-commodity trading opportunities in the weather derivatives market.

        October 29, 2010Environment

        CA Regulators Release Draft Rules for Carbon Program

        Calif. Air Resources Board's draft rules to implement AB 32 feature important cost-control concessions to industry.

        October 29, 2010Environment

        CA Regulators Release Draft Rules for Carbon Program

        Calif. Air Resources Board's draft rules to implement AB 32 feature important cost-control concessions to industry.

        October 20, 2010Environment

        Evolution Helps UN Pavilion at Shanghai Expo Go Carbon Neutral

        UN retires carbon credits from Turkish project to offset Shanghai Expo GHG emissions.

        October 15, 2010Environment

        Evolution Completes Uranium Auction for Southern Company

        Southern successfully purchases U3O8 at auction hosted on Evolution Markets' online EvoAuction(tm) platform.

        October 13, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets to Host Uranium Auction Oct. 14

        Auction for the purchase of 200,000 lbs of U3O8 by Southern Company will use Evolution's online auction platform, EvoAuctions(tm).

        September 10, 2010Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Ninth Auction

        2010 and 2013 sell at reserve price of $1.86 in the 9th RGGI auction

        August 10, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: New Clean Air Rules Take Markets on a Detour

        The EPA has proposed changes to U.S. air pollution regulations that could have dramatic effect on emissions trading markets. Paul Tesoriero and Margaret Watson of Evolution Markets' Emissions Group sort through the details.

        August 10, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: New Clean Air Rules Take Markets on a Detour

        The EPA has proposed changes to U.S. air pollution regulations that could have dramatic effect on emissions trading markets. Paul Tesoriero and Margaret Watson of Evolution Markets' Emissions Group sort through the details.

        August 5, 2010Environment

        Nuclear Fuel Desk Adds Prices to Fuel Cycle Week

        Prompt bid and offer prices for physically and financially settled U3O8, as well as physically settled UF6 will be included.

        July 15, 2010Environment

        EPA Emissions Transport Rule Begs for Legislative Fix

        EPA's proposal to control interstate emissions has sunk allowance prices, as the market reacts to it's restricted approach to trading.

        July 14, 2010Environment

        Evolution Comments on California Carbon Offset Proposal

        In comments to the Air Resources Board, Evolution advocates for regulations that will stimulate early investment in carbon offset projects.

        July 13, 2010Environment

        Evolution Comments on California Carbon Offset Proposal

        In comments to the Air Resources Board, Evolution advocates for regulations that will stimulate early investment in carbon offset projects.

        July 6, 2010Environment

        EPA Proposes Interstate Emissions Transport Rule

        Proposed rule released today creates multiple markets for SO2 and NOx emissions, but effectively limits trading in bid to prevent transport of pollution.

        June 16, 2010Environment

        Evolution Launches EvoScreen for Nuclear Fuel Markets

        Evolution launched today the first electronic transaction platform for OTC nuclear fuel markets.

        June 11, 2010Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Eighth Auction

        2010 sells for $1.88, while 2013 sells at reserve price of $1.86 in the 8th RGGI auction

        June 10, 2010Environment

        Senate Turns Down Measure to Prevent EPA Regulation of Carbon

        By a vote of 53-47, Democrats defeated a resolution by Sen. Murkowski to prevent EPA regulation of carbon emissions. Debate turns to a legislative solution.

        June 4, 2010Environment

        Nick Ernst Appointed to WRMA Board of Directors

        Evolution's Director of Weather Markets, Nick Ernst has been appointed to the Weather Risk Management Association's Board of Directors.

        May 26, 2010Environment

        Should the SO2 Market Be Saved?

        Evolution's Director of Emissions Markets, Paul Tesoriero considers the causes of and solutions to the collapse of the SO2 market.

        May 13, 2010Environment

        Carbon Analysis: Senate Energy & Climate Bill

        Evolution breaks down the climate provisions of the 1,000 page American Power Act.

        May 11, 2010Environment

        Early Look at Senate Climate Bill

        Text of the Senate climate bill is due out tomorrow, but Evolution provides an early look at its key components.

        May 7, 2010Environment

        Evolution CEO defends "Cap and Trade" on FoxBusiness

        Evolution CEO Andrew Ertel appeared on FoxBusiness to discuss the climate bill prospects and make the case for cap and trade.

        May 4, 2010Environment

        Industry Advocates for Open WCI Carbon Market

        IETA weighs in on WCI carbon market oversight, calling for open, liquid, and transparent markets.

        May 4, 2010Environment

        Emissions Traders Back Carper Bill

        The Environmental Markets Association releases letter in support of bill to fix U.S. SO2/NOx emissions trading program.

        April 30, 2010Environment

        Whatever Happened to Acid Rain?

        Evolution CEO Ertel highlights success of 'cap and trade', and makes the case for its inclusion in a U.S. program to curb GHG emissions.

        April 27, 2010Environment

        Catastrophe Derivative Auction Results

        Evolution Markets Catastrophe Derivatives Desk completes auction for Eastern U.S. CME Hurricane Index options.

        March 15, 2010Environment

        China, India Get Behind Copenhagen Accord

        China, India officially back the much-debated Copenhagen Accord before next round of climate talks kicks off next month.

        March 12, 2010Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Seventh Auction

        2010 sells for $2.07, while 2013 sell at reserve price of $1.86 in the 7th RGGI auction

        March 2, 2010Environment

        Evolution Wins Multiple Best Broker Awards in Energy Risk Magazine's 2010 Commodity Rankings

        Evolution Markets was voted "Best Broker" in multiple categories, including Coal and Emissions, in the Energy Risk Annual rankings.

        March 1, 2010Environment

        Evolution Markets European Carbon Options Team Provides Commentary on Market Outlook

        Get some perspective on the 2009 carbon options market -- and sense for where its going this year -- from a recent guest commentary by Aidan Freebairn and Brett Genus.

        February 23, 2010Environment

        Andrew Ertel to Give Keynote Address at Wall Street Green Trading Summit

        Evolution Markets Andrew Ertel to give keynote address at the country's longest-running environmental markets event.

        February 19, 2010Environment

        Visit Evolution Markets at America's Largest Carbon Event

        Evolution Markets will be exhibiting at the 2010 Navigating the American Carbon World Conference in San Francisco from April 14-16th.

        February 11, 2010Environment

        Evo Wins Best Broker in Enviro Finance Voluntary Carbon Markets Survey

        Evolution Markets was voted "Best Broker" in the Environmental Finance Magazine annual survey of the Voluntary Carbon Markets!

        February 8, 2010Environment

        Senators Introduce Clean Air Act Amendents of 2010

        Bill by Sens. Carper/Alexander will codify CAIR, shave SO2 & NOx Caps

        February 5, 2010Environment

        Nick Ernst discusses volatile weather markets on Reuters

        Nick Ernst, Director of Weather Markets appeared on Reuters Insider TV to discuss recent volatility in the weather markets.

        January 27, 2010Environment

        SO2 December Market Update

        SO2 market trades 200,000 tons in the OTC market in December...

        January 27, 2010Environment

        December NOx Market Report

        Why did the CAIR Annual NOx markets end higher in December?

        January 27, 2010Environment

        RGGI December Market Update

        RGGI's final allowance auction of 2009 occurred, will 2010 be different?

        January 27, 2010Environment

        GHG December Market Update....What is going to happen to climate change legislation in 2010?

        The end of 2009 left climate change legislation with an uncertain future, who is working to change that in 2010?

        January 27, 2010Environment

        Nuclear Fuels December Market Update...How long will prices hold steady for?

        The markets remained dormant in December, but will 2010 bring more activity?

        January 14, 2010Environment

        EPA proposes tighter emissions standard

        How will emission markets react to EPA’s tightened ozone standard?

        January 11, 2010Environment

        Evolution Comments on AB 32 Regs

        Evolution Advocates for Offsets, Sound Market Design in Comments to Proposed AB 32 Regs

        November 3, 2010Finance

        Evolution to Host NE REC Auction Nov. 10

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer more than 9,000 New England-eligible RECs in Nov. 10th auction hosted on Evolution's EvoAuction(tm) platform.

        October 14, 2010Finance

        Evolution Completes REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        Sale on the EvoAuction(tm) Platform of 35,000 New England RECs Yields Nearly $540,000.

        September 22, 2010Finance

        Evolution to Host REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        Evolution will conduct auction of 35,000 2010 and 2011 MA Class I RECs for UNH on October 13th.

        September 1, 2010Finance

        Upheaval in CA Legislature leads to the demise of SB 722

        Last day of the California legislative session brings no new clarity to state RPS directives.

        August 25, 2010Finance

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: Energy Efficiency Credits Vie for Next Big Thing Status

        Adoption has been slow, but the economic rationale for establishing energy efficiency trading markets is strong. Evolution Markets' Supria Ranade and Matthew Deery lay the case for measured optimism for market growth in energy efficiency credits.

        August 23, 2010Finance

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: Energy Efficiency Credits Vie for Next Big Thing Status

        Adoption has been slow, but the economic rationale for establishing energy efficiency trading markets is strong. Evolution Markets' Supria Ranade and Matthew Deery lay the case for measured optimism for market growth in energy efficiency credits.

        July 30, 2010Finance

        Mass. Regulators Discuss Role of Biomass in State RPS

        The Mass. DOER stakeholder meeting highlighted the impact of a recent biomass study on Class 1 biomass eligibility. The debate informs regs due in Sept.

        July 28, 2010Finance

        MA Department of Energy Resources to Host Biomass Stakeholder Meeting Tonight

        DOER holds hearing tonight in Holyoke, MA to review a recent biomass study. Study may impact RPS Class 1 biomass eligibility.

        July 28, 2010Finance

        Mass. Regulators Discuss Role of Biomass in State RPS

        The Mass. DOER stakeholder meeting highlighted the impact of a recent biomass study on Class 1 biomass eligibility. The debate informs regs due in Sept.

        July 14, 2010Finance

        Evolution to Host NJ REC Auction for Monmouth County

        Evolution will conduct auction of more than 6,000 2010 NJ Class I RECs for Monmouth County on July 27th.

        May 7, 2010Finance

        CPUC takes back earlier decision on TRECs

        The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) took back its earlier decision on limiting electric utilities' use of TRECs to meet renewable energy targets.

        May 7, 2010Finance

        Legislative Changes in Connecticut add certainity to RPS

        Last-minute legislative changes in Connecticut remove RPS Class 1 rollback - original statute of 20% by 2020 remains in effect.

        April 20, 2010Finance

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: Energy Efficiency in the U.S. and India: A Study in Contrasts and Possibilities

        Capital is beginning to flow to the energy efficiency sector, but the breadth of market opportunities is wide. Evolution Markets Financial Services bridge the divide with a view from the U.S. and India.

        April 14, 2010Finance

        Evolution to Host 13th New England REC Auction

        RECs from facilities eligible under the Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Renewable Portfolio Standards will be auctioned.

        March 11, 2010Finance

        California TREC PD Passes Unanimously

        The California Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the Tradable REC Proposed Decision with last minute amendments on Thursday March 11th, 2010.

        January 27, 2010Finance

        REC December Market Update

        Check out updates and changes in New England, PJM and Western REC markets.

        January 11, 2010Finance

        REC Desk Hires VP, Structured Transactions

        Evolution adds to renewable energy structured transactions and PPA capabilities with hire of Katherine Ryzhaya


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