Michigan: First quarter credit prices have held steady. We continue to see generators who are eligible for the Ohio Adjacent State market evaluate the opportunity of moving their Michigan based supply to that market. Minnesota: No change for Minnesota RPS RECs this quarter. Pricing remains consistent with historical trends. Missouri: Pricing for Missouri RPS RECs read more
After an impressive bull run that saw prices increase from $29 in Q1 2013 to a high of $85 in November of 2013, the remainder of the fourth quarter saw a decrease in interest in LCFS credits. The $85 peak rode the wave of a large oil major purchase, after which the market high was read more
Legislation has been passed in Ohio that is expected to bring about major changes in the state’s renewable energy market, impacting renewable energy certificate prices in not only the Buckeye State but perhaps in some neighboring states as well. Signed into law June 13 by Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, the Ohio State Legislature read more
It has been an interesting third quarter in the REC markets, with things mostly quiet with Ohio being the exception (as usual). Clear Energy is actively seeking Ohio Adjacent State RECs and Green-e RECs. Michigan RECs experienced a slight decrease in price as the overabundance of supply becomes more apparent. Offers significantly outnumber the bids. read more
The Maryland Tier I renewable energy certificate market presents an attractive destination for wind farms located in Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s footprint. It is a new scenario that capitalizes on the growing premium for Maryland Tier I RECs compared with the alternatives available to MISO-based wind farms. Apart from long-term power purchase agreements, these wind read more
Bids were hard to find in Texas last week. Clear Energy was offered Friday at $2.35 for v2012 and $2.45 for v2013 with two v2013 trades (vol 20K & 25K) settling at $2.35. Pricing for v2013 continue to slip and is well off its March high of $2.65+. It is yet unclear what is driving read more