California Legislature Passes Food Date Labeling Standardization
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
California is aiming to standardize food date labels with the passage of AB 660 (Irwin). The bill is now awaiting signature from Governor Newsom.
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Liverpool firm’s hydrogen pressure sensor shortisted for European innovation challenge
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Smart Gas prototype in a meter box. Liverpool-based DefProc Engineering has secured a place in this year’s Hydrogen Innovation Challenge, organized by climate tech hub Sustainable Ventures. Developed for Northern Gas Networks, the sensor monitors low-pressure gas supply at NGN’s Low Thornley site near Gateshead; successful testing and trials will see it rolled out to consumers across Yorkshire, the North East and Cumbria, says DefProc.
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Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking in Colorado Must Not Fail Communities
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Proposed cumulative impacts rules have the potential to protect Colorado communities from oil and gas pollution—but they currently fall short.
Digital trial reduces I&I wastewater costs
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Pipeline placement after identification of I&I and wider damages using InfoTiles. Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling the challenge head-on with an innovative digital approach, says Adam Wood, chief product officer at water analytics company Infotiles.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Cans to car parts: Inside the complex, crucial world of aluminum recycling
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
This article is part of a two-part reporting project on decarbonizing aluminum production. Read our story on Kentucky's green smelter dreams here.
Lots of EVs, even more rooftop solar, a gas exodus – and no sun tax: Network sets out 5-year plan
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Victoria's biggest electricity network has published its draft five-year plan for the 2026-31 regulatory period. And there's a lot going on. The post Lots of EVs, even more rooftop solar, a gas exodus – and no sun tax: Network sets out 5-year plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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World’s largest coal port installs solar
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The the world’s largest coal port has completed the installation of its first major rooftop solar system, delivering around $9,000 a year in electricity savings. The post World’s largest coal port installs solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Denmark’s first CCS facility is ready to receive CO2
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Denmark has begun storage of CO2 in the subsoil of the North Sea, according to INEOS, the lead partner in Project Greensand, described as the world’s first cross-border carbon capture and storage scheme (CCS). According to a 10 September announcement, the 23 partners behind the project have now submitted the final report from the pilot project, which has aimed to develop, test and demonstrate safe and efficient storage of CO2 in the North Sea subsurface.
Labor sets out greener hydrogen strategy, with big new targets and no room for coal
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Federal Labor has set out a new plan for Australia to produce at least 15 millions tonnes of renewable hydrogen a year by 2050. The post Labor sets out greener hydrogen strategy, with big new targets and no room for coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.
This startup is making manure out of other biogas power plants and now has $62M to play with
TechCrunch: Climate
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Working away on his PhD in Munich only a few years ago, Stephan Herrmann (now a doctor) couldn’t have conceived of a time when his idea for a carbon-negative power plant would attract millions in funding. But now, together with Reverion co-founder Felix Fischer, he has a $100 million backlog of orders for his invention […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry. The post Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.
DTEK to build 200MW of BESS in Ukraine as Russia’s attacks on grid set to continue
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Investor DTEK will build 200MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ukraine as the country enters its third winter of war with Russia, with continued attacks on its electricity infrastructure looming.
Victoria’s gas cooktop concession is hardly laudable, but it’s not a tectonic shift in policy, either
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Amid the mouth-frothing nonsense from the gas industry and Murdoch press, the Allen government is pressing ahead with its gas substitution policy. The post Victoria’s gas cooktop concession is hardly laudable, but it’s not a tectonic shift in policy, either appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar Fence Lights: A Comprehensive Buying Guide
Hydrogen Fuel News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Solar Fence lights can be used for pier lighting too. It’s easy to add fence lights to make your outdoor space look great. This guide will help you choose the right solar fence lights material, like metal (which is the best), and find the right style. Make sure the adapter fits the fence before you buy. To make your outdoor lighting look good, match the fence lights to any wall lights you have.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Bon dieu! Hunter Valley solar and battery project seeks approval for site surrounded by coal mines
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A solar and battery project proposed for a site surrounded by huge coal mines in the Hunter Valley seeks planning approval. The post Bon dieu! Hunter Valley solar and battery project seeks approval for site surrounded by coal mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.
RE+: Adani Solar pauses polysilicon plant, targets 10GW of solar cells and modules in next 18 months
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Adani Solar has halted its plan to build a 10GW polysilicon manufacturing plant due to the tumbling prices of polysilicon.
Tesla seeks buyer for Australian virtual power plant, as long as it can supply the batteries and software
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Tesla seeks buyer for South Australia virtual power plant, one of the first of its types in the world that has helped plot future of renewable grids. The post Tesla seeks buyer for Australian virtual power plant, as long as it can supply the batteries and software appeared first on RenewEconomy.
RE+: Energy storage soundbites and quick takes from North America’s biggest industry event
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
August 2024 becomes the first time fossil fuels (98.5% gas and 1.5% coal) fell to third place in the British electricity mix over an entire month. The post Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain, record low for fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
More on racking, trackers and carports at RE+ 2024 1 editor's mission to see every solar mount at America's largest solar trade show
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Guarantee of Origin: Move to prove credentials of green goods, set up REGO for renewables
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A bill to certify renewable electricity and the carbon footprint of the emerging hydrogen industry has been referred for a Senate inquiry. The post Guarantee of Origin: Move to prove credentials of green goods, set up REGO for renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Engie California BESS faces further delays; additional safety mitigation agreed following US battery fires
Energy Storage News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Planning Commission at the City of Ripon has issued a permit extension to Engie after the IPP experienced further delays in commencing construction of its 99MW/396MWh Ripon Reliability BESS project located in San Joaquin County, California.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
2,000-V central inverters, whole-home energy systems and more at RE+ 2024 Editor Kelsey Misbrener provides a rundown of new power electronics
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Grangemouth oil refinery to close by end of June, putting 500 jobs at risk
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Owners confirm site will become fuels import terminal and distribution hub, in blow to Scotland’s industrial base Business live – latest updates The owners of the Grangemouth oil refinery have confirmed it will shut by the end of June next year, in a blow to Scotland’s industrial base and the site’s 500 employees. Britain’s oldest refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 to become a fuels import terminal and distribution hub, according to Petroineos, a joint venture between the Chinese
Oil prices to keep falling as demand weakens, says IEA head
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Brent has fallen below $70 for first time in 3 years, delaying Opec plans for production increases
Government rules out underground cabling in National Grid upgrade
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Oil-rich nations are slowing progress on UN climate pact, say negotiators
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Ethical and inclusive are in style at New York Fashion Week
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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Russian attacks are breaking EU electricity market, Greece warns
Financial Times: Energy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Premier raises alarm over ‘extreme’ prices in southern Europe from under-capacity and Ukrainian demand
Cans to car parts: Inside the complex, crucial world of aluminum recycling
Canary Media
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
On a muggy summer day in an industrial stretch of Brooklyn, New York, Josefa Marín stood in a sea of empty aluminum cans, methodically sorting the tall green Heinekens from blue-and-silver Red Bulls and bright red Coca-Colas.
How does Climate Change Impact Education?
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The connection between climate change and education isn’t talked about much, but it should be. There are multiple layers to this connection, and some are not necessarily intuitive. Still, like most aspects of life, education is key. A new report by the World Bank titled: Choosing Our Future: Education for Climate Action highlights the impact of climate change and the lack of.
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