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Natsource Launches New GHG Aggregation Pool

Natsource, LLC recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Natsource Asset Management Corporation (NAM) has launched the Greenhouse Gas Credit Aggregation Pool (GG-CAP), which will purchase and manage the delivery of a pool of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions (ERs) that GG-CAP buyers can use to comply with European Union (EU) emissions trading scheme (ETS) and the Kyoto Protocol ER requirements.

According to Natsource, GG-CAP will assist buyers by using a pooling approach to purchasing GHG ERs. Natsource said participants in GG-CAP's first closing included six European, Japanese and Canadian firms.

"Over the past several years, it has become clear that our clients will be required to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions," said Natsource president Jack Cogen. "We have a global team of experts who possess unparalleled expertise in the policies that created the greenhouse gas market and significant commercial experience in contracting for such reductions."

Contact: Natsource, website http://www.natsource.com.

(EIN STAFF: 3/29)
 

WWF-UK Conducts Climate Change 'Stunt' at Parliament

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-UK projected onto the British Parliament's Palace of Westminster last week an image of the River Thames rising high up the side of the palace along with the message "Vote to Stop Climate Chaos" as part of a new campaign to urge politicians to take tougher action on climate change as the general election nears.

According to WWF-UK, research reveals that if current trends continue, central London could be submerged within the next 100 years. Additionally, WWF-UK noted that half of the 55 times the Thames barrier has been activated in the 20 years since it was built as a result of tidal surges were during the last five years.

WWF-UK said the government itself has predicted that the Thames barrier might have to be raised up to 325 times a year by 2100.

"We may only have a decade to take action to reduce soaring greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the worst impacts of climate change becoming reality," said WWF-UK director of campaigns Andrew Lee. "It is vital that the next government makes the right decisions over the next parliamentary term. Ignoring the issue is not an option."

Contact: WWF-UK, website http://www.wwf-uk.org.

(EIN STAFF: 3/30)
 

NRCan Details Plans for Energy-efficient Homes in Ontario

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recently announced plans for Jackson Trails, a new development in the western section of Ottawa, Ontario, that will feature Energy Star-qualified, energy-efficient homes. Energy Star for New Homes is an initiative of NRCan and such stakeholders as the Ontario Ministry of Energy, the Ontario Home Builders' Association and Enbridge Gas.

NRCan said the new 300-home community will be constructed by Tartan Homes and Tamarack Homes, with each home built to Energy Star specifications, which is approximately 40-percent more efficient than homes built to minimum Ontario Building Code standards.

"The increased efficiency of Energy Star-qualified homes will translate into reduced energy costs for homeowners," said NRCan. "Typical energy efficiency measures for these homes include insulation upgrades, higher-performance windows, sealed air ducts, better draft-proofing and more efficient heating and air conditioning systems."

Contact: Ghyslain Charron, NRCan, phone 613-992-4447.

(EIN STAFF: 3/21)
 

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