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California’s Big 2021 Grid Reliability Decision: Expand Supply or Manage Demand?

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California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale power plants and batteries to prevent a repeat of its August 2020 rolling blackouts this coming summer, or turn to behind-the-meter resources like batteries and demand response. None of that is specified.” Utilities agree.

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WoodMac: Coronavirus Will Undercut North American Power Demand Through 2021

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Wood Mackenzie projects significant pullbacks in the larger North American economy and corresponding impacts to demand for power. WoodMac's current baseline view of the economy forecasts a sharp recession over the next several quarters and a strong recovery starting in 2021. How much will peak demand fall? gigawatts in 2021.

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The State of Green Business 2021

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The State of Green Business 2021. Date/Time: January 25, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). Following the challenging, turbulent year that was 2020, what is the state of sustainable business in 2021? Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:00. - Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:00. Report Partner. taylor flores. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 10:22. Joel Makower.

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The State of Green Business 2021

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The State of Green Business 2021. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 02:11. It’s a tall order, to be sure, but the future demands nothing less. As we dare to look ahead, however tentatively, at 2021 and beyond, we see more of the same. Joel Makower. The report, published in partnership with S&P Global Trucost, is a free download.

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5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021

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5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. Mon, 01/04/2021 - 01:15. Bridging that gap with novel solutions and collaborations, in a race against the clock, is one of five key themes to keep an eye on for sustainable packaging in 2021. . More work is needed all around in 2021 to advance a circular economy. "We

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The 2021 proxy season: What’s on the menu?

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The 2021 proxy season: What’s on the menu? Sat, 05/08/2021 - 15:11. The 2021 proxy season is officially here — much awaited after the tumultuous events of 2020. Here’s what I found: Demand for climate disclosure is up — and up. Aman Singh. So, what are some ESG issues rising to the top for investors this year?

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5 steps boards can take to be ESG-ready for 2021

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5 steps boards can take to be ESG-ready for 2021. Thu, 01/21/2021 - 01:40. Amongst the many dramatic challenges global businesses faced in 2020, one that had been simmering for years bubbled up and promised to stay at a high boil in 2021 is ESG: Environment, Social, Governance. . Pamela Gordon.

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