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        2016 Posts

        April 5, 2016Energy

        Evolution Brokers First Illinois Basin Coal Futures Trade

        Trade in ICE-listed futures contract kicks off hedging in new U.S. region.

        December 13, 2016Environment

        Evolution Takes Top Carbon Honors in Environmental Finance Survey

        Carbon brokerage teams in London, New York, and San Francisco garner Best Broker honors for global carbon markets.

        December 9, 2016Environment

        RGGI Auction Clears $3.55

        34th RGGI auction clearing price of $3.55 is off nearly $1.00 from September auction.

        November 22, 2016Environment

        California Carbon Auction Results (Nov 2016)

        Current and Advance vintages clear at the $12.73 reserve price. Current Allowance auction 88% subscribed.

        November 18, 2016Environment

        Cali. Court Schedules Hearing on Challenge to Cap-and-Trade

        Case questions the legality of the State's carbon allowance auctions, which provide a foundation for the cap-and-trade program.

        September 14, 2016Environment

        RGGI Market Update: September 2016

        As RGGI contemplates a reduction in its post-2020 cap, the market experiences increased volatility.

        September 13, 2016Environment

        CSAPR Market Report: September 2016

        EPA updates CSAPR and will reduce seasonal NOx allocations by 48%. 2016 seasonal NOx allowance prices up 15% on the news.

        August 24, 2016Environment

        California Legislature Extends Climate Change Program to 2030

        A pair of bills will commit California to 40% reductions in carbon emissions from 1990 levels by 2030. Provides market much needed certainty.

        August 23, 2016Environment

        California Carbon Auction Results (Aug 2016)

        Current and Advance vintages clear at the $12.73 reserve price. Only 33% of allowances on offer are sold.

        August 2, 2016Environment

        RGGI Market Report: August 2016

        New regulatory programs and long-standing market uncertainties combine for price volatility throughout June and July.

        June 3, 2016Environment

        RGGI Market Report: June 2016

        With the lowest auction results in two years, regulatory uncertainty leads continues to weigh on the market and lead to a draw on the allowance bank.

        June 3, 2016Environment

        RGGI Auction Clears $4.53

        32nd RGGI auction clearing price of $4.53 is the lowest in more than two years.

        May 25, 2016Environment

        California Carbon Auction Results (May 2016)

        Current and Advance vintages clear at the $12.73 reserve price. Only 10% of allowances on offer are sold.

        March 11, 2016Environment

        RGGI Auction Clears $5.25

        31st RGGI auction clearing price of $5.25 is the lowest since Auction 26 in Dec 2014.

        February 29, 2016Environment

        RGGI Market Report: February 2016

        Regulatory uncertainty leads to a wild month in RGGI. Prices bottom at $4.00 before settling at $6.50.

        February 24, 2016Environment

        California Carbon Auction Results (Feb 2016)

        Current auction cleared $12.73, above the US$12.73 reserve price. All 2019 allowances on offer were sold and cleared at $12.73.

        February 12, 2016Environment

        Evolution Named Top Emissions Broker in Energy Risk Rankings

        This marks the tenth year Evolution Markets has been ranked in global carbon and emissions markets.

        December 13, 2016Finance

        Evolution Renewable Energy Team Recognized in 2016 Environmental Finance Survey

        Annual survey of market participants names Evolution one of the top brokers in U.S. renewable energy markets.

        November 7, 2016Finance

        Evolution to Host New England REC Auction Nov 15

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer 5,435 Massachusetts RECs in Nov 15 auction. Sale will feature RECs from 4 projects.

        May 9, 2016Finance

        Evolution to Host New England REC Auction May 19

        The Mass. Clean Energy Center will offer 4,745 Massachusetts RECs in May 19 auction. Sale will feature RECs from 5 projects.

        January 13, 2016Finance

        Renewable Energy Tax Credit Extension Offers Much Needed Certainty

        Longest extension in recent history sets a new stage for renewables development, but industry must use opportunity to address fundamental challenges.


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