Tag: Electricity
IEA: Electricity demand falling in advanced economies
Global growth in electricity demand will ease this year, as EU and USA use less electricity amid the energy crisis and an economic slowdown,
What does USA’s $369bn mean for green energy?
The USA’s Senate has passed a package worth £369bn of green energy measures to reduce inflation and tackle climate change. The implications for American energy infrastructure are big.
ADB president demands larger and faster green transition
Asia and the Pacific is responsible for over 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has many of the most severely affected small island nations and vulnerable populations.
AfDB president calls on Europe to harness African energy
As EU nations return to coal amid concerns about Russian gas, Dr Akinwumi Adesina points out great energy opportunities in Africa if finance can be raised.
EBRD invests in first Baltic sustainability bond
Lithuanian state-energy firm EPSO-G issues bond to support greater electricity security and independence.
Earth Day: 2022 marks watershed for climate change
Climate change will now rise above 1.5°C but the launch of global verification of green infrastructure, and fast-rises in renewable energy and sustainable finance offer hope
World Bank backs Uzbek thermal power plant PPP
Uzbekistan signs PPP agreement for modern efficient thermal power plant in Syrdarya, with backing from the International Finance Corporation.
EBRD: €2bn resilience package for Ukraine and neighbours
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development prioritises trade finance, liquidity, energy and municipal services as it plans for the reconstruction to come.
AIIB: $75m for Turkish grid
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank focuses new finance on rehabilitating electricity distribution in western Turkey.
What’s actually in the newly passed infrastructure deal?
Lead pipes, electric vehicles and rail investment: Here's your simple guide to what's in the $1tn infrastructure bill president Biden is signing today.