Founded in 1994, Econergy International finances, develops, owns and operates independent and clean power projects in the high-growth markets of the Americas. Our mission is to create shareholder value by satisfying the rapidly increasing demand for the production of clean renewable energy. By generating revenue from renewable energy sources, we are defining a new world of energy – how it is financed, sourced and delivered. In addition to developing renewable power projects, Econergy International is also actively engaged in the carbon markets and provides consulting services, all of which give Econergy International its unique ability to source projects in its core markets. Publicly listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, Econergy International operates from offices in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica.
As an Independent Power Producer (IPP), Econergy International’s strategy is to develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants as well as optimize clean energy assets that add economic value. The renewable IPP business is characterized by investment in long-term assets anchored by long-term contracts for the sale of energy, and in many cases, carbon credits. Econergy has assembled a world-class team of managers from the global IPP, utility and carbon businesses to execute on our ambitious business plan. For more information on our projects in operation, construction and late-stage development, please click here or go to our Projects page.
Overview History Office Specializations Participating in Regulated and Voluntary Markets Carbon Market Development Carbon Project Transaction Support Overview Econergy International's Carbon Markets Group provides extensive services to projects that capitalize on the compliance market around the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, as well as voluntary trading among US and European actors. Our work in this area ranges from supporting the development of projects that reduce GHG emissions to providing services for project preparation and registration, as well as brokerage of credits into voluntary or regulatory markets. Return to top History Econergy is one of the pioneers in the carbon markets. We developed the first methodology submitted to the governing body of the CDM, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and continue to successfully shepherd our own and others' projects through the UNFCCC regulatory process. Our staff also has extensive experience with the leading regulatory and voluntary market actors in identifying, assessing and contracting for carbon credits from US-based projects that reduce GHG emissions. Return to topOffice Specializations From our São Paulo, Brazil office, Carbon Markets performs carbon due diligence on the company's projects in Latin America that generate GHG offsets, and provides technical advice and support to numerous public and private entities to further the development of the international carbon trading system. From our US offices, we actively pursue project development in the US that optimizes the potential to benefit from growing regulatory and voluntary demand for GHG emission reduction credits. We also contribute to the development of programs at the state and federal level which foster investment in high-quality GHG emission reduction projects domestically and internationally. Return to topGoals of Participating in Regulated and Voluntary Markets Our goals in the regulated and voluntary markets are: (1) to benefit from sales of high-quality CERs and VERs from our own projects; (2) to contribute to a greater understanding of the value of project-based offsets in achieving real, permanent and verifiable reductions in global GHG emissions; and (3) to capitalize on increasing acceptance of market mechanisms that achieve environmental goals. Return to topCarbon Market Development The Carbon Markets Group's primary purpose is to originate high-quality Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) and Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) for sale in regulatory and voluntary markets. We fulfill this purpose for the benefit of Econergy International's own investments as well as the investments of partners and clients. For both voluntary and regulatory market actors, we develop project documentation and establish protocols and procedures to ensure the greatest economic and environmental value offset projects. Today, in addition to markets for “offset” generation and sale as drivers to low-carbon project development, we also capitalize on increased availability of private and public financing, favorable tax schemes, preferred permitting and licensing regimes, and consumer choice. The Carbon Markets Group therefore also guides companies' ability to make credible offerings of projects that provide useful energy and fuels while simultaneously reducing GHG emissions. Return to topCarbon Project Transaction Support Econergy International supports client projects through the verification stage, as well as assists the client with the Carbon Credits Transactions to ensure competitive prices with reliable buyers. Econergy's expertise in the transaction of Carbon Credits enables us to identify reliable buyers willing to purchase at competitive prices through valid and internationally-recognized contractual schemes. Return to top
Since 1994, Econergy International has earned an international reputation as a respected advisory firm in the field of clean energy. Econergy’s multilingual and multinational consulting team has worked in more than 70 countries on over 250 projects, and is the intellectual capital on which the company relies. Projects continue in a wide array of functional areas, primarily in Latin America and the United States. Please use this interactive map to view a selection of Econergy’s consulting activities in the Americas.Econergy Consulting’s functional areas of expertise are:
Carbon Emissions Management
- Carbon footprints/ GHG emissions inventories
- Emissions management strategies and plans
Read More>Clean Energy Projects: Transaction Support
- Project Development Support
- Financial Mechanism Design
Read More>Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
- Technical and Financial Assessments
Read More>Institutional Program Support
- Fund Design and Structure
- Program Design and Implementation
- Program Performance Reviews
Read More>
Econergy International operates from offices in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica. Our multinational and multilingual team comes from a variety of different backgrounds including renewable project development, corporate finance, accounting, operational management, economics, renewable energy policy and engineering.
As positions come available, they are posted on our website (see available positions on opposite page). You are always welcome to email us your resume as well.
As a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects in Latin America and the United States, Econergy International is committed to achieving the highest standards of performance in terms of environmental and social benefits, in addition to delivering shareholder value. Econergy contributes in multiple and overlapping communities:
Globally: Econergy International’s projects and activities reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Nationally: Many countries have untapped resources which can be used to generate renewable energy. We help these countries utilize their resources to strengthen local grids and reduce reliance on fossil energy.
Locally: The projects and complementary activities contribute to social, economic and environmental development at the local level.
Econergy is currently preparing a comprehensive strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility program to complement its investment activities. Watch this site for further developments.
Econergy International is a renewable Independent Power Producer with a 14-year track record in the Americas. Founded in 1994 as a consultancy, Econergy International began carbon brokerage activities in 2001 and investment activities in 2004 with the financial close of the CleanTech Fund (CTF). In February 2006, Econergy International completed an IPO on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, raising net proceeds of $95.7 million.
The Consulting Group continues to provide Econergy International and its clients with vital intelligence on renewable energy markets, financing and technologies. It also moved Econergy International into center stage of the carbon markets in the late 1990s by developing the first carbon fund with current total capital of $180 million.
As an outgrowth of these activities, Econergy Brasil was founded in 2001, dedicated to the compliance market of the Kyoto Protocol (the Clean Development Mechanism). Most recently, our Carbon Markets Group has also become active in providing services on voluntary trading among US and European actors.
In 2004, with a solid reputation as a Latin American expert on renewable energy markets and financing, and on the heels of our carbon activities, Econergy International helped 5 international development banks to develop a $25 million private equity fund focused on small-scale clean energy projects in Latin America. Econergy International is the CleanTech Fund’s Limited Partner and the General Partner.
Culminating Econergy International’s transformation into a renewable independent power producer, the Company completed its listing on AIM in February 2006. We are actively placing the proceeds into clean energy projects in the Americas that range from 20-150 megawatts.
|
Above is a static image, to see MORE please upgrade to flash 7 or above.
Above is a static image, to see MORE please upgrade to flash 7 or above.
For more details on Econergy International’s consulting activities, please contact:
Evan Evans
Senior Vice President, Consulting +1 303.473.9007 Boulder, Colorado
Andrew Paterson
Director of Economics and Finance Consulting, North America +1 202.822.4980 Washington, DC
Lily Russell
Business Development Coordinator +1 202.822.4980 Washington, D.C.
For more details on Econergy International’s corporate social responsibility activities, please contact:
Edward (Ned) Hoyt
SVP, Corporate Social Responsibility +1 202.822.4980 Washington, DC
|
