Renew Economy

APRIL 9, 2024

Polluters warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar. The post Australia could be one of world’s biggest carbon credit factories, but must be wary of hype appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to catalyze $3 trillion of investment in the US over the next 10 years (according to Goldman Sachs), principally through its use of clean energy tax credits, many of which are transferable for the first time. This report — based on $3.5 This report — based on $3.5

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Labor bins hundreds of millions of Kyoto "carryover" carbon credits, permanently removing the option to use them to shirk Australia's climate responsibilities. The post “They’re gone:” Labor bins Kyoto carryover credits, shuts carbon accounting loophole appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market launches final assessment framework and carbon principles for crediting projects.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets. Here are five things to know about the emerging market for plastics credits: . WWF defines a plastic credit as a "transferable unit representing a specific quantity of plastic that has been collected and possibly recycled from the environment.". Lauren Phipps.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The post Carbon credits from landfill gas projects are on the nose appeared first on RenewEconomy. Integrity issues have arisen with landfill gas projects because baselines have been set too low – and do not properly account for two drivers of methane combustion.

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JULY 25, 2023

The divide is largely over whether sustainable aviation fuel derived from corn-based ethanol and other agricultural crops should qualify for a tax credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

HSBC invests in world’s first ‘reef credit’ system. Traditionally, offset markets have been focused on credits for atmospheric carbon sequestration or restoration projects. GreenCollar’s new system creates a marketplace for "reef credits" aimed at mitigating those practices. Jesse Klein. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 01:45.

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3BL Media

MAY 3, 2024

Together, they take a deep dive into the creation of Texas’ low-income housing tax credit program (LIHTC), offering valuable insights into the legislative and regulatory process, the need for state tax credit legislation and the implementation details of the program.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Carbon Path and ZeroSix are two companies creating a carbon credit to incentivize companies to plug old oil wells.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Dynamic baselines, a global monitoring program, digitization and a stronger registry infrastructure are ways to increase trust in carbon credits

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3BL Media

APRIL 15, 2024

KeyBank offers several Special Purpose Credit Programs 1 to improve accessibility and affordability in homebuying, particularly in historically underserved and economically disadvantaged communities For many Americans, homeownership is not just an aspiration, but a major step toward establishing long-term financial stability.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New research into Verra’s REDD+ methodology found cherry-picking and over-crediting.

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JULY 7, 2022

Sponsored: Demand for carbon credits is expected to outpace supply, leaving corporate carbon credit buyers at risk of not meeting their climate commitments.

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MAY 2, 2022

The carbon market has found a new source of credits; public lands. What does this mean for the carbon credit ecosystem?

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MARCH 6, 2023

Avoided deforestation credits have to be compared to a reality that doesn’t exist. Removing deforestation credit from their net zero strategies, while still funding them under a different scheme, is a way to avoid this problem.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Carbon credits distract policymakers from concrete actions that actually bring down emissions, TAI submission argues. The post Carbon credits serve to greenwash business-as-usual, says TAI, won’t cut emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 24, 2023

Businesses committed to decarbonization look to carbon credits to accelerate their climate action but concerns remain over responsible engagement.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 30, 2022

ProducePay teams up with Allcot to create a carbon crediting project designed for fruit and vegetable growers.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The post Carbon credits “are not the enemy,” says head of markets lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy. Head of Carbon Markets Institute says scrutiny has been "intense and at times personal", but was nothing compared to suffering of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 26, 2023

Renewable energy investment tax credits unveiled in Canada’s 2023 federal budget expected to boost value of some projects by more than 50%. The post Canada unleashes “wave” of new renewables with investment tax credit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The post Unsafe Safeguard Mechanism: How carbon credits could blow up Australia’s climate policy appeared first on RenewEconomy. A time bomb is ticking inside the Albanese government’s climate policy. When it explodes, Australia will fall short of its targets and leave investors shirtless.

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3BL Media

MARCH 22, 2024

Authored by Karen Gries , Robert Moczulewski The IRS pre-filing registration portal for Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) and CHIPS Act of 2022 credit claims opened on Dec. Organizations planning to transfer credits must also complete the pre-filing registration process.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Revelations that almost 95% of the “avoided deforestation” carbon credits issued by the world’s largest certifier have zero climate mitigation value, have sparked calls for rigour, transparency, and accountability in the carbon credit process. million of the 95 million carbon credits, were real emission reductions.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson sit down with Emily Cadik, Chief Executive Officer of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC). Press play and take a listen to this insightful episode!

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Look at every opportunity to finance projects by evaluating their eligibility for tax credit financing through the NMTC program, which is designed to support investment in low-income communities. Use the interactive tax credit mapping tool to help determine if a project may qualify within eligible census tracts. As of Sept.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Authored By Joel Laubenstein Originally published by Joel Laubenstein on pv magazine USA Registration through the portal is required to obtain a registration number to be included on the income tax return filings needed to claim direct cash payment or transfer credits.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 10, 2022

Taylor claims credit for surging renewables share, while praising the Morrison government's investments in the gas industry. The post Australia hits new renewables milestone, Taylor claims credit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Though it has been around for more than two decades, the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is integral to the rebuilding efforts. Post-Pandemic Demand “The demand for NMTC financing has never been bigger than it is today,” noted Steve Ross, head of the New Markets Tax Credit platform at Regions. North Florida Medical Centers, Inc.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 11, 2023

The Treasury Department's long-awaited guidance on EV tax credit eligibility offers both clarity and confusion.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2023

An independent review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system concluded it is largely sound. The post Carbon credit scheme review falls short – and problems will continue to fester appeared first on RenewEconomy. How the panel reached this conclusion is hard to fathom.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

January 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Webster Bank announced the launch of its first Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income (LMI) first-time homebuyers, and those who are seeking to refinance, in historically underserved areas. STAMFORD, Conn.,

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Renew Economy

MARCH 16, 2022

The price of Australian carbon credits stabilises, as buyers digest the fall out of recent government changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund. The post Regulator predicts surging demand for carbon credits as prices stabilise after crash appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CLEVELAND, September 1, 2023 /3BL/ - Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Home Buyer Credits SM since the program’s launch in September 2022, helping 245 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available. Also, as of August 25, 2023, KeyBank has $10.8 population lives.

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3BL Media

MAY 10, 2022

credit union industry, and offers a set of clear action steps. credit unions have significant unaddressed risk arising from the climate crisis. This first-of-its-kind analysis provides insights on how credit unions can respond to the climate crisis, mitigate their risks, and become part of a system-wide solution. SOURCE: Ceres.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 2, 2024

The post The Brief: Can Apple, Microsoft and other tech companies revive forest carbon credits? And a special shoutout to those of you in Philadelphia for ImpactPHL’s Total Impact Summit. Say hi to ImpactAlpha’s. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 13, 2022

CEFC tips $30m into hybrid cattle grazing model targeting sustainable red meat production and tapping into growing demand for carbon credits. The post CEFC backs “hybrid grazing” to cut emissions, deliver carbon credits. But what is it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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