Credit Crunch and Renewables
Renewable Energy and Biofuels Country Attractiveness Indices Q3 2007
Hosted by: The Ernst & Young Global Utilities Center
Renewable Energy
The global credit crisis has had a major impact on the banking industry and, because most renewable infrastructure assets are project financed, there has been widespread concern that future M&A and project finance dealflow might suffer. During this webcast, Jonathan Johns, author of the Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices Q3 2007 which tracks and scores investment in renewable energy, will provide an insight into the effect of the recent global credit crunch on the renewables sector. As well, Jonathan will discuss how financial institutions now view lending to renewable projects, activities within the renewable energy sector, and the key movements in the indices during Q3 2007.
Q3 2007 also sees the Ernst & Young inaugural edition of the United States Renewable Energy Attractiveness Indices, a separate more detailed state-level look at the US renewable energy market. The webcast will provide commentary on the high scoring states for renewable energy and a discussion of the latest legislative activity in Congress.
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Biofuels
Persisting from last quarter, the B99 crisis continues to grip European biodiesel markets. The disparities between different countries' biofuels policies highlight the need for an international perspective. During the second half of the webcast, Jonathan Johns will discuss this important topic and provide a look at the steps necessary to end this crisis. Additionally, he will cover the key movers within the Ernst & Young Biofuels Indices this quarter.