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‘They’re everywhere’: workers warn of rat infestation at Somerset nuclear plant

The Guardian: Energy

Unions urge energy giant EDF to take action as concerns mount over health of construction staff Workers building the troubled Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor in Somerset have raised concerns that the construction site is overrun by rats. The Unite and GMB trade unions are understood to have warned the developer, the French energy giant EDF , that urgent action is needed because the rodents are everywhere.

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IndiGrid completes India’s ‘first regulated utility BESS project’, Energy Vault tech licensed for local manufacturing

Energy Storage News

Indias first commercial regulated utility-scale battery storage project has gone into operation, and a new partnership claims it will establish local manufacturing in the country this year.

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Unsafe for Russia to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says Ukraine energy chief

The Guardian: Energy

Energoatom CEO, Petro Kotin, says major problems need to be overcome before it can safely generate power It would be unsafe for Russia to restart the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and would take Ukraine up to two years in peacetime if it regained control, the chief executive of the company that runs the vast six-reactor site has said. Petro Kotin, chief executive of Energoatom, said in an interview there were major problems to overcome including insufficient cooling water, personnel and i

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Australian Labor Party pledges to introduce AU$2.3 billion home battery subsidy if re-elected

Energy Storage News

Anthony Albanese, leader of the Australian Labor Party, has pledged to introduce an AU$2.3 billion battery subsidy scheme if re-elected.

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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.

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Home battery rebate hailed as most crucial consumer energy policy since rooftop solar. Here’s how it will work

Renew Economy

The home battery rebate is being hailed as the most significant consumer energy policy in decades. Here's how it will work and who will benefit. The post Home battery rebate hailed as most crucial consumer energy policy since rooftop solar. Here’s how it will work appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s WaterNSW assessing pumped hydro storage viability at 41 of its dams

Energy Storage News

State-owned company WaterNSW has confirmed it is exploring opportunities to implement pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) across 41 of its dams in New South Wales, Australia.

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What Happens If Your Solar Company Goes Out of Business?

Sun Valley Solar

If your solar company has suddenly gone silent or shut its doors for good, youre not alone. You are what the industry calls an orphaned solar customer.

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Dutton and Littleproud mislead in bad-faith concern-trolling of home battery rebate plan

Renew Economy

Coalition tries on "social justice" concerns in response to Labor's home battery plan, and insists the best solution is to "flood the market with gas." The post Dutton and Littleproud mislead in bad-faith concern-trolling of home battery rebate plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields

Financial Times: Energy

Developers will have to reapply for consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects after landmark Finch ruling

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“I could never find a business case:” Renewable bosses say gas power will require its own underwriting scheme

Renew Economy

Renewables industry says gas plants have no hope of competing with batteries in CIS, but will need its own underwriting scheme. The post “I could never find a business case:” Renewable bosses say gas power will require its own underwriting scheme appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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

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Construction on Australia’s first Renewable Energy Zone to begin in mid-2025

PV Tech

EnergyCo has awarded a contract to a consortium to deliver the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in New South Wales, Australia.

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After almost 20 years, Inverleigh wind project near Geelong is almost shovel-ready

Renew Economy

The Inverleigh wind farm near Geelong is due to begin construction later this year and will be the first Australian project for a new development company. The post After almost 20 years, Inverleigh wind project near Geelong is almost shovel-ready appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DOE Tags 16 Federal Sites for AI Data Centers

Energy Central

DOE Tags 16 Federal Sites for AI Data Centers EDITORIAL: DOE’s Data Center RFI and DOGE Firings of Agency Staff Don’t Mix CNSC Issues Construction License for BWRX300 at OPG’s Darlington Site NANO Nuclear Takes Over Ultra Safe Project at University of Illinois UK Government Invests £20 Million In ‘Starmaker One’ to Accelerate Nuclear Fusion.

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Dutton and Littleproud mislead in bad-faith concern-trolling of hoe battery rebate plan

Renew Economy

Coalition tries on "social justice" concerns in response to Labor's home battery plan, and insists the best solution is to "flood the market with gas." The post Dutton and Littleproud mislead in bad-faith concern-trolling of hoe battery rebate plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.

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Greenwashing: CMA granted power to fine companies up to 10 per cent of global turnover

Business Green

Consumer watchdog secures new powers to level potentially massive fines on companies found guilty of deliberately misleading consumers over environmental claims

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Giant four hour battery project in New England told to join for federal approval

Renew Economy

The EPBC returned an answer in just a month saying the NSW project will come under its jurisdiction. The post Giant four hour battery project in New England told to join for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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End of Installation Rush Approaching, Turning Point in Supply Chain Prices Nearing

EnergyTrend

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H2 Reality Check

Energy Central

H2 Reality Check The impact of geopolitical shifts on energy security and global sustainability efforts. The EU's history of energy dependencies, exemplified by Germany's reliance on Russian gas, underscores the need for diversification and reduced reliance on single sources. Prioritizing hydrogen in sectors without viable alternatives while enhancing source diversification.

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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.

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Study: Over half of Brits believe government and businesses need to up their 'nature game'

Business Green

Majority of Brits think more needs to be done to prevent animals and plants from becoming extinct - but many feel powerless to drive change

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Woodside sells $5.7bn stake in Louisiana LNG to Stonepeak

Financial Times: Energy

Deal dispels fears Australian energy group would struggle to find partners for major US development

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ZEV Mandate: Government offers UK carmakers more wriggle-room to meet EV goals

Business Green

Sales of new fossil fuel cars are to be phased out from 2030 followed by hybrids from 2035, and carmakers are to be given greater flexibilities to meet annual EV sales quotas

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Dandelion Energy - Dandelion Energy and Lennar Announce One of the Largest Residential Geothermal Deployments in US History

Global Renewable News

Dandelion Energy, the nation's leading home geothermal heating and cooling company, today announced they are partnering with Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN. B), one of the nation's.

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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?

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'Silence isn't neutrality - it's a strategic risk': CISL playbook aims to shape proactive response to ESG backlash

Business Green

New study explores how businesses can respond to volatile geopolitical pressures, while continuing to advance sustainability efforts

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NV Energy, Inc. - NV Energy Presented UMC with Check Representing Incentives Savings from Two New Energy Efficiency Projects

Global Renewable News

NV Energy presented a plaque and check today (Feb 26) to University Medical Center (UMC) during its board meeting representing the incentive savings from its two new large-scale infrastructure replace.

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Avoiding the next global pandemic with nature restoration

Business Green

Nature-based solutions offer one of the most cost-effective strategies for building both ecological and human resilience - but real long-term finance is urgently needed, writes Commonland's Lily Maxwell on World Health Day

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Tucson Electric Power - Energy Efficiency Programs Save 24 Million Tons of Carbon Emissions

Global Renewable News

When our customers partner with us to save energy, they're not just reducing their bills. They're also saving water, supporting cleaner air, reducing the need for new energy resources and gett.

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How Interface is laying the foundations for 'carbon negative' flooring

Business Green

Becky Gordon - regional sustainability manager for the UK, Ireland and Middle East at carpet tile and flooring specialist Interface -chats to BusinessGreen Intelligence for this week's Innovation Spotlight

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Sacramento Municipal Utility District - SMUD's Shine program invests $532,000 in local nonprofit projects

Global Renewable News

Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations will benefit from more than $532,000 in funding from SMUD's annual Shine program. The Shine program, now in its 8th year, is supporting nonprofit programs.

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How do mangroves protect coastal communities from extreme weather?

Eco-Business

Facing climate and human threats, mangroves protect communities from storms, erosion and flooding.

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Eversource Energy - Eversource Engineers Win Excellence Award for Outer Cape Battery Energy Storage System

Global Renewable News

Recognizing their innovative, state-of-the-art electric distribution planning techniques and seamless implementation of a first-of-it-kind system to improve reliability for customers, a team of Ev.

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Seabed authority raises concern over unilateral actions by mining firm

Eco-Business

The International Seabed Authority has raised concerns over The Metals Companys bid to bypass multilateral oversight by seeking US permits for deep-sea mining in international waters.

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California Public Utilities Commission - CPUC-Approved Grants for New Clean Energy Initiative Coming to Los Angeles County

Global Renewable News

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today (April 3) announced the approval of new grants for community-based organizations (CBOs) to conduct outreach to Los Angeles County cons.

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