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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy

GreenBiz

Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy. In 2018, the Land O’Lakes Sustain program, now part of Truterra , provided loans for the cooperative’s farmers to adopt sustainable methods such as water-reuse systems and manure separation technology. And not all lenders are comfortable lending for solar.".

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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy

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How Organic Valley is leading a growing trend designed to tackle Scope 3 emissions. In 2018, the Land O'Lakes Sustain program, now part of Truterra , provided loans for the cooperative's farmers to adopt sustainable methods such as water-reuse systems and manure separation technology. percent interest to be paid over 10 years.

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‘We Too Must Improve’: Clean Energy Industry Holds Up Mirror on Racial Inequity

GreenTechMedia

clean energy organizations joined nationwide expressions of grief and anger this week following the recent killings of black Americans including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) lamented continuing racial inequities in the U.S.,

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A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India

GreenTechMedia

Several floors below the firm’s balcony, power lines crisscross over piles of garbage, a fleet of rickshaws and cow patties on a rooftop, being dried for cooking fuel. “I don’t think you can just deploy solar and solve everything,” he said. Demand for flexible, clean power spurs startup activity.

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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy

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Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy Jesse Klein Thu, 04/15/2021 – 00:45 Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer’s wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. And not all lenders are comfortable lending for solar.”

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Michigan bill may unlock community solar and your state should follow suit

Renewable Energy World

There are 2,600 megawatts of solar power capacity installed in the U.S. today that can be considered community solar, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Subscribe to Renewable Energy World’s free, weekly newsletter for more stories like this.

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How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era

GreenBiz

How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era. During the day I work in the energy sector supporting government and utilities design programs to perform outreach to and educate low-income and diverse communities. If so, how do you stop and promote equity within your organization? Daphany Rose Sanchez.