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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

introduced legislation that would set an escalating fee on greenhouse gas emissions from large stationary sources to fund investments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies and also provide rebates to consumers to offset increases in energy prices. Among the financing provisions of the legislation are: Price on carbon.

Industrial

Industrial Industry Price Fuel

Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

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JULY 24, 2011

A significant price on CO 2 emissions to encourage investment in the green economy. Bringing developing countries into the carbon markets in order to encourage low carbon development, provide finance and make the most of mitigation opportunities. International climate negotiations can only go so far.

Emissions

Emissions Climate Change Gas Climate

Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

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JANUARY 2, 2013

per share in cash, a 49% premium over the closing price on 31 December 2012, representing a total transaction value of approximately $500 million. Avis Budget Group expects to fund the purchase price primarily with incremental corporate debt borrowings, as well as available cash. Source: Avis Budget. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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IEA report finds “avoid, shift and improve” policies for urban transport could deliver up to $70T in savings through 2050

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JULY 18, 2013

Policies that improve the energy efficiency of urban transport systems could help save as much as US$70 trillion in spending on vehicles, fuel and transportation infrastructure between now and 2050, according to a recently released report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Policies that discourage vehicle ownership (e.g.

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Transportation New York City New York Fuel Economy

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Global Energy

PBL Study Finds Developed Countries Proposals for Copenhagen Fall Short for Reaching 2 °C Climate Objective

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Non-Annex I actions may be (partially) financed by Annex I2. Under the current proposals, the estimated annual mitigation costs, including financing the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, for the developed region would vary between US$18 to 38 billion in 2020.

Climate

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. The result is a marketplace that is more competitive with better products.

2014

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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JUNE 15, 2013

The fact that German electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, despite relatively low wholesale prices, must serve as a warning signal ,” said IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven as she presented the report, Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Germany 2013 Review. Electricity prices in comparison.

Germany

Germany Energy Renewable Grid

GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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JUNE 1, 2009

court filings or court-supervised process, and these filings have no direct legal impact on GM’s plans and operations outside the US. billion of other, primarily international debt, but excluding Europe. $9 billion of bridge financing from the German government and a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Magna International Inc.

GM

GM Canada 2009 2010

Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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APRIL 29, 2016

Digitalization and the field of mobility services in particular offer high earnings potential, said Müller, adding that the Group will soon form a legally independent, Group-wide company to promote business in the mobility services of the future with the necessary speed, entrepreneurial focus and the required agility. billion in total.

2015

2015 2016 Sale Russia

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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MARCH 22, 2010

One is to operate successfully as a market, with a steady supply of carbon offsets and varying prices to ensure that profits can be made. Donovan is an engineer and attorney with more than thirty-four years of international business experience. THE APPROVAL PROCESS. The approval process for carbon offsets has two goals. Renergie”).

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Carbon Climate Change Climate Emissions

Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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MAY 14, 2009

I said I would consider it, but that I was really hoping to establish a precedent, legally speaking, beyond Torrance. He wasn’t a finance guy, thinking “I’m going to make money.” It’s expensive and my clients don’t finance. Because for one, financing isn’t available anymore and two, early adopters are a different crowd.

Solar

Solar Installation California Building

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

This article discusses: (a) why the focus should have been on the transfer of proven renewable energy technology from developed to developing countries; and (b) how this technology transfer can be financed with currently available funds. But starting to raise immediate finance is more important than determining its exact future size.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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APRIL 10, 2010

Cantwell said that cap-and-trade had been discredited by the Wall Street crisis, the Enron scandal and the rocky start to a carbon credits trading system in Europe that has been subject to dizzying price fluctuations and widespread fraud. Pricing GHGs will increase the prices consumers pay for greenhouse-gas-intensive products.

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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

Smith School report recommends individual governments take more national and bi-lateral actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions

Avis Budget group to acquire car-sharing company Zipcar in cash deal for approximately $500 million

IEA report finds “avoid, shift and improve” policies for urban transport could deliver up to $70T in savings through 2050

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

PBL Study Finds Developed Countries Proposals for Copenhagen Fall Short for Reaching 2 °C Climate Objective

Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Perspective: Why Carbon Emissions Should Not Have Been the Focus of the UN Climate Change Summit and Why the 15th Conference of the Parties Should Have Focused on Technology Transfer

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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