Renewable energy
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OPINION: Why energy trading has become essential for municipal utilities
Energy trading is now a core capability for sustainable energy management. Hugo Stappers looks at how modern energy portfolio management provides the path forward.
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GRIP Extra: CrowdStrike, Carahsoft investigated over IRS deal, SEC settles with Ripple
Other news includes the UK and US agreeing to a trade deal to reduce tariffs, NSO group being ordered to pay $167m in damages for WhatsApp hack, and Chinese regulators announcing a 10-step plan to calm markets.
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GRIP Extra: DHS investigates ex-CISA director Krebs, Atkins in as SEC chair
Other news includes a whistleblower testifying that Facebook was working with CCP on censorship, Treasury announcing the rollback of 15 rules and guidance statements, and the publication of several ESMA documents.
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UK’s AI Energy Council targets sustainable energy for AI revolution
In its inaugural meeting, participants agreed on five areas the Council will focus on over the next year.
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ESG Corner: NY’s Climate Superfund & wind project; US House Committee wants answers over NZAM
Just in time for 2025: Let’s take a look at a few ESG-related news items and take stock of where we are with corporate and government actions.
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Gautam Adani indictment: What are the consequences?
Guatam Adani’s indictment is big news. We assess the immediate and long-term consequences for him and his business empire.
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The real impact of the ESG backlash
As opinions shift, asset managers like BlackRock are talking more about maximising returns than about saving the world.
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The cheque book COP: UAE’s $200bn bid for climate influence
The summit host is investing big in clean energy to ensure talks are a success — and possibly to sway the outcome, critics say.
