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California Targets New and Expanded Logistics Facilities

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

By Marc Campopiano , Joshua Bledsoe , Brian McCall , and John Detrich On September 29, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98) into law, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for the logistics industry in California. The bill aims to reduce the impact of these facilities on neighboring communities.

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Sharing the load: Tariff to lower bills for businesses with their own green power

Envirotec Magazine

Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites – and lower bills as a result. Octopus estimates it could save businesses like these up to 25% off their annual electricity bills*.

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Toyota’s Answer to Hydrogen Station Shortages and Rising Fuel Costs

Hydrogen Fuel News

Toyota to Test Hydrogen-Electric Hybrid Van in Australia Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its plans to embark on public road tests for a new hydrogen-electric hybrid HiAce van in Australia next spring. This cutting-edge vehicle showcases a dual power system, seamlessly integrating a hydrogen engine with an electric motor.

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The Power of Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

Sustainability Consulting

Commercial buildings account for 33 percent of electricity usage in the United States, representing a clear area to focus decarbonization efforts. However for this effort to be sustainable, energy solutions have to be clean, resilient, and affordable. It isn’t too late to take advantage of this great webcast !

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The rise of automation in Italian forklift manufacturing: enhancing efficiency and reshaping industry standards

Envirotec Magazine

Italy, known for its rich industrial heritage and technological prowess, is making significant strides in the field of automation, particularly in forklift manufacturing. We will delve into recent technological advancements, industry trends, and case studies of Italian companies integrating automation into their production processes.

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Optimising smart meter rollouts with proactive customer communication

Smart Energy International

Great Britain’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has given suppliers until the end of 2025 to complete a rollout of smart meters to every home in the UK. However, proactive customer communication can help utilities hit smart meter rollout goals and improve operational efficiency.

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Solvent recycling boost at Veolia’s Garston plant

Envirotec Magazine

Effective recycling of these used solvents, waste paint thinners and solvent-based paint, will create new products as an alternative to virgin solvents, says the firm, so that they can be used again in industries including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, paint, agrochemicals and cement manufacture.

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