Carbon TradeEx America Newsletter
February 2009 Edition
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Bringing the U.S. Carbon Market together!
Carbon TradeEx America News
Carbon TradeEx America Registration Now Open
Carbon TradeEx America is designed to serve the national education, networking and business needs of all current and future carbon market players.The 2009 Carbon TradeEx America registration is now open. Join Carbon Market industry leaders at this exclusive event. Register now and get special pricing offers until March 6, 2009.
Carbon TradeEx America Event Schedule Confirmed
Carbon TradeEx America will be the most comprehensive event in the U.S. connecting climate policy, carbon markets, energy security, low carbon technology, and the green economic recovery. Carbon TradeEx America will help you connect with thought leaders, senior decision-makers, and practitioners interested in one of the biggest policy priorities of the new Obama Administration.The 2009 Carbon TradeEx America Event Schedule has been confirmed. Download the event schedule PDF
Carbon TradeEx America 2009 Webinar on February 19
Title: Carbon TradeEx America 2009 - Your Industry Trade Show and Conference - why exhibit?
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
The nation’s capital is home to the policies and politics that are driving the future of the U.S. Carbon Market—destined to be a trillion dollar industry by 2020. Carbon TradeEx will deliver first hand information for investing your resources to capitalize on this explosive growth by exploring the policies, technology and marketplace factors destined to be key market drivers.
Carbon TradeEx America is the natural evolution of Carbon Forum America. Koelnmesse is working with the Carbon Markets & Investors Association (CMIA) and The Climate Group to produce a highly interactive conference and trade show with a national scope that will serve the needs of all current and future Carbon Market players.
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now
Official Event Hotel - Special Discount Program
The official event hotel for Carbon TradeEx America is the Grand Hyatt Washington.
Escape to extraordinary elegance at Grand Hyatt Washington. Centrally located in Penn Quarter – with convenient in-lobby Metro Center access – this downtown Washington DC hotel is an ideal spot to explore the US capital. Stroll to concerts or sporting events at Verizon Center, historic monuments or the Smithsonian Museums. When you return to our captivating Washington DC Hyatt hotel, enjoy stylish guestrooms with plush Grand Beds™, indulgent amenities, multiple dining venues and recreation at Grand Slam. Utilize our full-service business center and 32 outstanding meeting rooms – just steps from Washington Convention Center. Relax by the lagoon in our lovely 12-story atrium. Experience the highest standard of luxury in our Hyatt hotel in downtown Washington DC.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street,
NW Washington, DC 20001 USA
Tel: 1 202 582 1234
Fax: 1 202 637 4781
US $ 267 Single / Double per night
Call Now! Space is limited - act now and save!
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Carbon Market Headlines
US green business progress report: could do better
The adoption of green technologies and business models is continuing despite the slowing economy, but there are worrying signs that the pace of change is still nowhere near fast enough to limit the risk of dangerous levels of climate change. read full article
Global environmental crisis changes how banks do business
Amidst the financial crisis, banks are continuing their push for improved corporate environmental performance. If you thought the current financial downturn would reduce private sector interest in environmental issues, think again. read full article
EU announces EUR 1.75bn low carbon stimulus
The European Commission yesterday announced proposals for a huge investment in energy infrastructure over the next two years, including ring-fencing EUR 1.25bn (GBP 1.15bn) for investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and EUR 500m for offshore wind development. read full article
News from Thomson Reuters
Join the Thomson Reuters Carbon Market Community to keep up-to-date on all of the industry's exciting news and developments. Here are a few headlines we found interesting:
• EXCLUSIVE - UN's Ban hopes Obama to star at climate summit
• Clean energy investment needs greener light
• MF Global Weekly CDM & VER Markets Summary 2nd - 8th February 2009