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Green Hedge Funds: The New Commodity Play

1 March, 2005

by Peter Fusaro

March 2005

Our continuing research into the secretive world of energy hedge funds is revealing evidence of a next wave of interest in Europe as well as an extension of the commodity trading platform into green markets.

Fitch Ratings report on Emission Trading

7 December, 2004

by Denise Furey and Rajat Sehgal

Fitch Ratings

The commencement of carbon dioxide (CO2) trading in Europe and the recent run-up in prices in the United States for sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission credits have contributed greatly to renewed attention to the value and effectiveness of the use of emission credits.

The State of Nanotechnology Development

1 April, 2004

by Hoi Ying So

Global Change Associates

A discussion of the present state and future of nanotechnology.

Superconductivity Transmission Through Superconductor Technology

1 April, 2004

by Heather McGeory

Global Change Associates

Until recently, energy trading and risk management was basically a “cottage industry” comprised of energy companies and banks engaged in energy project finance. But all that is changing.

A Strategy for Slowing Global Warming: Sequestering Carbon in Soil

23 March, 2004

by Patrick Zimmerman

New York Academy of Sciences

New York Academy of Sciences, March 23, 2004

An Analysis Of The Institutional Challenges To Commercialization And Deployment Of IGCC Technology In The U.S. Electric Industry

1 March, 2004

by Joel Blau

Global Change Associates

Recommended Policy, Regulatory, Executive And Legislative Initiatives

Green Trading: The Next Financial Market

1 December, 2003

by Peter Fusaro

International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development

This paper summarizes the ongoing developments of the green trading markets for greenhouse gases (GHGs), renewable energy credits, and the financial value of energy efficiency.

Asia Pacific Oil Markets: Why Oil Trading & Paper Markets Are Different In This Region

1 December, 2003

by Peter Fusaro

Commodities Now

Peter Fusaro discusses the importance of energy risk management in light of Asia Pacific's expanding needs and governmental policy changes.