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        2012 Posts

        August 16, 2012Energy

        nat gas market analysis

        A 172-BCF gas withdrawal was on the higher spectrum of the market expected storage number sending gas 9.2 cents lower, according to weekly EIA

        December 12, 2012Environment

        Evolution Weather Desk Awarded Top Broker Honors

        Weather desk cited for excellence in North American, European, and Asian weather markets in the 2012 Environmental Finance survey.

        December 12, 2012Environment

        Market Names Evolution “Best Broker” in US Emissions

        Readers of Environmental Finance magazine recognize Evolution as the top broker in all three US emissions markets categories.

        December 12, 2012Environment

        Evolution Tops List of US Carbon Brokers

        Evolution named Best Broker in the California and RGGI carbon markets. Continues 8-year run as top broker in N. American carbon markets.

        December 12, 2012Environment

        Environmental Finance Survey Ranks Evolution “Best Broker” in Global Carbon Markets

        Evolution’s global carbon team achieved top honors in five separate categories, covering the EU ETS, Kyoto, California, and RGGI.

        December 7, 2012Environment

        California Carbon Auction Statistics Revised

        New stats show less qualified bid interest in '13 CCAs than previously reported. Revision does not impact settle price or number of allowances sold.

        November 19, 2012Environment

        California Carbon Auction Results

        First auction of allowances in Calif. sells all Vin. '13 for $10.09. ARB sold only 15% of Vin. '15 allowances on offer for the floor of $10.00.

        November 14, 2012Environment

        First California Auction Takes Place Today; Business Group Files Last Minute Lawsuit

        Despite 11th hour lawsuit, California conducts today the first auction of allowances under the cap-and-trade program. Results will be released Monday.

        October 31, 2012Environment

        Betting on Stormy Weather

        Evolution's Nick Ernst discusses with Marketplace Radio how the derivatives market helps businesses hedge weather exposure like hurricane Sandy.

        October 29, 2012Environment

        How to Hedge a Hurricane Like Sandy

        Evolution's Nick Ernst discusses weather hedges and hurricane Sandy on Bloomberg TV.

        September 13, 2012Environment

        Study Highlights California Carbon Offset Supply Shortage

        American Carbon Registry releases offset supply analysis for California carbon market, projecting 29% shortage by 2015, 67% shortage by 2020.

        August 22, 2012Environment

        Court Vacates CSAPR Program; EPA Back to the Drawing Board

        US District Court vacates EPA's emissions transport rule. The agency back to administering the CAIR emissions trading program.

        August 16, 2012Environment

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

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

        August 16, 2012Environment

        Fuel Cycle Week to Feature Evolution Uranium Prices

        Evolution now posting bid-offer prices for select nuclear fuel products with Fuel Cycle Week, fostering broader market transparency.

        August 16, 2012Environment

        Forest Day 3: Nicholas Stern on addressing deforestation

        Nicholas Stern spoke to us at Forest Day to underline why it’s important to take on the challenge of stopping deforestation. Key: Build up markets

        August 16, 2012Environment

        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.

        July 24, 2012Environment

        DC Court Releases CSAPR Ruling

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        July 16, 2012Environment

        Evolution Launches Advisory Services for Aviation Sector

        Evolution teams with Climate Connect to provide advisory services to airlines complying with EU carbon curbs. Groups to host webinar July 25/26.

        July 12, 2012Environment

        Market Awaits CSAPR Ruling; EPA Confident Rule Will Be Upheld

        EPA anticipates court decision on future of CSAPR will come on Friday. Agency anticipates rule will be upheld.

        July 10, 2012Environment

        California & WCI Open Tracking System

        Carbon market participants can now register for tracking system accounts. An account is needed to receive free allowances and transfers of offsets.

        June 29, 2012Environment

        WCI Releases Draft Economic Analysis for California and Quebec Carbon Market

        WCI report forecasts prices around $19/mt, but a shortage of offsets could almost double the price.

        June 29, 2012Environment

        California Regulators Set Cap-and-Trade Implementation Schedule, Delay Links to Quebec, and Agree to Next Set of Offset Protocols

        ARB approves reg changes, will open tracking system. Rice and coalmine methane offset protocols move ahead. Gov. Brown must approve Quebec linkages.

        June 20, 2012Environment

        Senate Rejects Move to Block Mercury Rule; Market Awaits Fate of CSAPR in Court

        Senators narrowly defeat effort to derail mercury controls. Meanwhile, the market awaits Court decision on the future of SO2/NOx trading.

        May 18, 2012Environment

        US Carbon Offsets Move Forward with Announcements by CAR and WCI

        CAR to register ARB offsets, ARB to train verifiers, and WCI creates short-list of new protocols in a positive week for the US Carbon offset market.

        May 10, 2012Environment

        California Amends Cap and Trade Regulation to Link to Quebec

        California regulators release amendments to Cap and Trade regulations to establish link with Quebec and set up cross border trade in carbon.

        April 30, 2012Environment

        California Utility Regulators Clear the Way for Carbon Trading

        CPUC ruling issued today sets rules for investor owned utility procurement of California carbon allowances and offsets.

        March 29, 2012Environment

        Annual SO2 Allowance Auction Clears at Record Low

        Results of EPA’s annual auction released today. Spot clears $0.56 and Vintage 2019 clears $0.12.

        February 14, 2012Environment

        Control the Weather: Renewable Projects Hedge Solar/Wind Risk

        Evolution speaks at Solar POWERGEN on hedging weather risk in renewable projects. Secures project revenue if wind doesn't blow and sun doesn't shine.

        January 9, 2012Environment

        Evolution Hires California Emissions Market Veteran

        Christine Grandstaff joins Evolution with two decades of experience in California environmental markets. Will lead California emissions desk.

        December 12, 2012Finance

        Evolution Named Top Broker in Renewable Energy Markets

        Readers of Environmental Finance magazine recognize Evolution as "Best Broker" in US REC markets. Marks ninth consecutive year at the top.

        October 23, 2012Finance

        Evolution to Host New England REC Auction Nov. 6

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer 7,884 New England-eligible RECs in Nov. 6 auction. Sale will feature RECs from 4 projects eligible in MA.

        August 21, 2012Finance

        Massachusetts Finalizes Regulations for Biomass Generation

        Regulators adopt final rules to integrate biomass into the MA RPS, providing clarity for biomass facilities generating Class I RECs.

        August 16, 2012Finance

        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 16, 2012Finance

        REC Desk Hosts Auction for Massacusetts Clean Energy Center

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        April 19, 2012Finance

        Evolution to host REC Auction for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

        Evolution Markets Inc. announces today it will conduct an auction of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on behalf of the MA Clean Energy Center

        February 14, 2012Finance

        Control the Weather: Renewable Projects Hedge Solar/Wind Risk

        Evolution speaks at Solar POWERGEN on hedging weather risk in renewable projects. Secures project revenue if wind doesn't blow and sun doesn't shine.

        January 25, 2012Finance

        Evolution Completes REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        Sale on the EvoAuction(sm) Platform of 30,000 New England RECs Yields $1.3 million.

        January 11, 2012Finance

        Evolution to Host NE REC Auction for University of New Hampshire

        UNH will offer 30,000 New England-eligible RECs in January 25th auction. Sale will feature RECs eligible in MA, CT, NH, and ME.


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