by Lynn Floyd | Aug 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Aug. 10, 2011 First commercial vehicle GHG standards released The Obama administration has released the first US emissions standards for commercial vehicles including trucks and buses. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets will improve air quality while also...
by Lynn Floyd | Aug 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Aug. 8, 2011 California carbon prices up Prices slightly rose for carbon offset credits generated from Climate Action Reserve (CAR) protocols that will be accepted in California’s carbon market. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) projects saw credits bid/offered at...
by Lynn Floyd | Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Aug. 4, 2011 US to require 54.5 mpg auto standard An agreement has been reached between the White House and automakers that will require cars and light-duty trucks to meet a 54.5 mpg fuel economy standard by 2025. Under the new plan, the US would reduce its oil use by...
by Lynn Floyd | Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Aug 1, 2011 US cutting oil, gas industry emissions The Environmental Protection Agency has released new rules that aim to reduce harmful emissions created during oil and natural gas production. The oil and natural gas industry has been awaiting these rules, which...
by Lynn Floyd | Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
July 28, 2011 GreenX carbon contracts bid at $14.50 California carbon allowance (CCA) futures contracts on the new Green Exchange saw bid/offer prices of $14.50 and $16 respectively. The CCAs will be accepted under the state’s future cap-and-trade carbon market set to...
