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        2011 Posts

        January 20, 2011Energy

        Evolution Launches eConfirm Trade Processing Service

        Evolution clients now have straight-through-processing capabilities using ICE eConfirm Broker Matching Service.

        December 31, 2011Environment

        Court Suspends CSAPR Emissions Trading Program

        Predecessor CAIR program reinstated as CSAPR put on hold. Court to hear arguments in CSAPR case in April.

        December 19, 2011Environment

        Evolution Weather Team Named Best Broker

        Evolution gets top rank in global weather markets, part of company’s recognition in 15 categories in the 2011 Environmental Finance survey.

        December 19, 2011Environment

        Evolution’s Global Carbon Brokers Take Top Honors in Industry Survey

        Evolution gets top rank in 6 carbon markets, part of company’s recognition in 15 categories in the 2011 Environmental Finance survey.

        December 19, 2011Environment

        Evolution Honored as Best Broker in U.S. Emissions Markets

        Evolution gets top rank in SO2 and NOx markets, part of company’s recognition in 15 categories in the 2011 Environmental Finance Survey

        December 12, 2011Environment

        Durban Climate Talks Set Path for Future Carbon Reductions

        Climate talks will extend Kyoto and work towards its successor. Carbon market will see little near-term impact, but may get long-term stability.

        November 23, 2011Environment

        Evolution to Co-Host Event at Climate Talks in Durban

        Evolution and African law firm IMBEWU will host side event on South African carbon and clean energy markets.All are welcome.

        October 24, 2011Environment

        CSAPR Market Thrives Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

        Evolution Markets’ Paul Tesoriero assesses trading opportunities in U.S. emissions markets, despite legal challenges and a slow start under new regulations.

        October 6, 2011Environment

        EPA Amends Pollution Rule, Delaying Assurance Provisions to 2014

        EPA proposal extends start of assurance provisions under the Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) to 2014 from 2012, allowing for efficient transition to new program.

        September 30, 2011Environment

        Evolution Highlights Challenges to S. African CDM Market

        South Africa has been the continent’s largest contributor to CDM, but policy decisions in the EU could slow investment in the country’s clean energy sector. Evolution’s Brett Jordaan speaks out on the challenges and opportunities in S. Africa.

        September 28, 2011Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to ARB's Second Round of Proposed Rule Changes

        Latest draft changes include important modifications to the offset program. Evolution offers comments to improve market design and increase early offset supply.

        September 28, 2011Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to ARB's Second Round of Proposed Rule Changes

        Latest draft changes include important modifications to the offset program. Evolution offers comments to improve market design and increase early offset supply.

        September 15, 2011Environment

        CA Regulators Offer Second Round of Cap and Trade Rule Changes

        The Air Resources Board releases its second, and final, round of changes to AB 32 rules. The offset program gets streamlined and refining sector allocation is fully defined.

        September 15, 2011Environment

        CA Regulators Offer Second Round of Cap and Trade Rule Changes

        The Air Resources Board releases its second, and final, round of changes to AB 32 rules. The offset program gets streamlined and refining sector allocation is fully defined.

        August 16, 2011Environment

        Evolution Brokers 1st California Carbon Trade on the Green Exchange

        Vitol and Enserco Energy Inc. Agree to First Exchange-Cleared Trade Under California’s Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program.

        August 15, 2011Environment

        Evolution Brokers 1st California Carbon Trade on the Green Exchange

        Vitol and Enserco Energy Inc. Agree to First Exchange-Cleared Trade Under California’s Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program.

        August 12, 2011Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to ARB's Proposed Rule Changes

        Evolution encourages Calif. regulators to streamline offset process and stimulate early offset supply.

        August 12, 2011Environment

        AB 32: Evolution Submits Comments to ARB's Proposed Rule Changes

        Evolution encourages Calif. regulators to streamline offset process and stimulate early offset supply.

        August 2, 2011Environment

        Evolution Offers Insights on California Carbon Market for UBS IPP/Utility Equity Research Call

        UBS equity research clients receive briefing on carbon allowance allocation and fundamental price drivers to the California carbon trading program.

        August 2, 2011Environment

        Evolution Offers Insights on California Carbon Market for UBS IPP/Utility Equity Research Call

        UBS equity research clients receive briefing on carbon allowance allocation and fundamental price drivers to the California carbon trading program.

        July 13, 2011Environment

        Evolution Markets Executive Brief: U.S. Emissions Market Resets with New Clean Air Rules

        EPA-issued rules will control SO2 and NOX emissions and establish four new trading markets. But, all is not what it seems. Evolution Markets’ decodes the new rule and what it means for the future of U.S. emissions trading.

        July 8, 2011Environment

        CA Regulators Propose Cap and Trade Rule Changes

        The Air Resources Board releases a draft round of changes to AB 32 rules. Utilities and industrials find out their allocations, and offset rules are fully fleshed out.

        July 8, 2011Environment

        CA Regulators Propose Cap and Trade Rule Changes

        The Air Resources Board releases a draft round of changes to AB 32 rules. Utilities and industrials find out their allocations, and offset rules are fully fleshed out.

        July 7, 2011Environment

        EPA Releases Clean Air Rules

        EPA finalizes rule to control transport of SO2 and NOx emissions in 27 states, effectively establishing four new emissions trading markets. The new program takes effect January 01, 2012.

        June 30, 2011Environment

        Clean Air Transport Rule to be Released Next Week

        Head of EPA’s Air Division tells Congress final Clean Air Transport Rule will be out next week. Program will replace court-vacated Clean Air Interstate Rule and provide much needed regulatory clarity.

        June 10, 2011Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Twelfth Auction

        Current and future control period allowances sell at reserve price of $1.89. Only 30% of 2011 vintage allowances and 51% of 2014 vintage allowances on offer were sold in the first auction since New Jersey announced plans to leave the program.

        June 6, 2011Environment

        South Coast Air Regulators Amend NSR Rule

        SCAQMD regulators pass amendments tightening standards for control of PM 2.5 from stationary sources. Rule would impact plant expansions.

        March 29, 2011Environment

        2011 EPA SO2 Allowance Auction Results

        EPA's SO2 auction clears at a record low $2.00 for spot, $0.16 for 7 yr advance as market's uncertain future diminishes allowance demand.

        March 28, 2011Environment

        2010 EPA SO2 Allowance Auction Results

        EPA's SO2 auction clears $36.20 for spot, $1.69 for 7 yr advance as regulatory uncertainty weighs on market.

        March 22, 2011Environment

        Evolution Brokers Peruvian Energy Efficiency CDM Projects

        Peruvian national fund sells to German utility €1.95 million worth of CERs from light bulb replacement projects. Deal brokered by Evolution Markets.

        March 11, 2011Environment

        RGGI Releases Report on Eleventh Auction

        Current and future control period allowances sell at reserve price of $1.89 in the 11th RGGI auction. All allowances on offer were sold in the first fully subscribed auction since Sept. 2009.

        December 19, 2011Finance

        Evolution’s Renewable Markets Team Named Best Broker for 9th Consecutive Year

        Evolution gets top rank in U.S. renewable energy trading markets, part of its recognition in 15 categories in the 2011 Environmental Finance survey.

        December 2, 2011Finance

        California Regulators Move to Finalize Rules for TREC Market

        California utility regulators define renewable energy certificate categories under program to increase renewable energy generation in the state to 33%

        October 20, 2011Finance

        Evolution to Host NE REC Auction Nov. 2nd

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer 21,000 New England-eligible RECs in Nov. 2nd auction. Sale will feature RECs eligible in MA and CT.

        July 14, 2011Finance

        Evolution Completes REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        Sale on the EvoAuction(sm) Platform of 25,000 New England RECs Yields $640,500.

        June 30, 2011Finance

        Evolution to Host NE REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        UNH will offer 25,000 New England-eligible RECs in July 14th auction. Sale will feature RECs eligible in MA, CT, NH, and ME.

        April 15, 2011Finance

        Evolution to Host NE REC Auction Apr. 28th

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer 13,000 New England-eligible RECs in Apr. 28th auction. Sale will feature RECs eligible in MA, CT, and RI.

        April 13, 2011Finance

        Calif. RPS Extension Becomes Law

        Gov. Brown signs bill to extend RPS to 33% by 2020. Legislative and regulatory action still needed for full implementation.

        March 30, 2011Finance

        California Legislature Passes Extension of Renewable Standard

        Bill extends and increases RPS target to 33% by 2020. With Assembly passage, SB X1-2 goes to Governor's desk for signature.

        January 14, 2011Finance

        Calif. Regulators Adopt Rules for REC Trading Program

        CPUC decision to allow TRECs will increase liquidity in Western REC trading and spur investment in new renewable generation.


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