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Report: US$174bn global market for climate-themed bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2012  |  NEWS
... Kidney, chair of the Climate Bonds Initiative. "It's rail, for example. There has been a lot of confusion about what the low carbon economy could be. The second thing is that it identifies a liquid universe out there in international markets, mainly ...

Former SA Premier Rann appointed Low Carbon Australia Chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012  |  NEWS
Former South Australia Premier Mike Rann has been appointed incoming chair of Low Carbon Australia by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet. "Mr Rann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, to our organisation at a time ...

Low Carbon Australia finances $1.6m Ipswich building upgrade

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012  |  NEWS
Low Carbon Australia has helped finance the $1.6m upgrade of a 7,000 square metre office and retail building in Ipswich, Queensland. The redevelopment of Trident's Limestone Street Centre featured upgrades to lighting, air-conditioning and a building ...

Low Carbon Australia certifies water recycling plant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2012  |  NEWS
Low Carbon Australia has certified as carbon neutral Western Water 's Class A Recycled Water Plant in Melton, north-west of Melbourne. The Melton plant's biogas cogeneration facility uses methane emissions generated from the water recycling process ...

LGS audit finds ASX has higher carbon, lower ESG risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012  |  NEWS
... mandate in Australia. "In international equities, we have an allocation to a specialist thematic manager investing in low carbon industries like clean tech, energy efficiency, good sustainable products etc.," he said. "It doesn't invest across the whole ...

Low Carbon Australia to provide financing to foundries

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012  |  NEWS
Low Carbon Australia has developed a financing program tailored to foundry manufacturers seeking to invest in energy-efficient upgrades to equipment and processes. Low Carbon Australia is working with the Australian Foundry Institute (AFI) to inform ...

LCA-financed retrofitted office building sells for $12.25m

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012  |  NEWS
A commercial property in Brisbane that underwent an energy efficient retrofit financed by Low Carbon Australia has been sold for AU$12.25m, representing a 17% internal rate of return (IRR). O'Connell's OBM House, an office building at 26 Wharf Street ...

IIGCC calls for reform to EU Emissions Trading Scheme

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... and 2020. "The EU ETS was expected to support emission reductions by catalysing innovation and driving investment in low carbon solutions," said Stephanie Pfeiffer, IGCC executive director. "This is not happening.... At under seven euros per tonne, the ...

Industry welcomes CEFC expert review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... increase domestic investment in local projects. "The CEFC can 'crowd-in' more investment in local renewable energy and low carbon industry," said Nathan Fabian, IGCC CEO. "This is important in a period when low international carbon prices could encourage ...

FlexiGroup joins Low Carbon Australia on financing program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAR 2012  |  NEWS
Low Carbon Australia has announced a partnership with FlexiGroup as part of its Energy Smart Finance program, offering small businesses access to energy efficient technology through lease financing. The program will allow businesses to access lease ...