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$160 million in circular manufacturing funds up for grabs

GreenBiz

44 projects are hoping to get investment from the National Science Foundation in 2025.

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Attempt to Block O&G Rule Is Another Industry Handout, Harms Taxpayers

NRDC onEarth

An effort in Congress to roll back federal oil and gas rules would cheat taxpayers, hand industry more free passes, and run counter to recent legislation.

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4 tips to build, scale a world-class asset-management sustainability strategy

GreenBiz

Here's how private capital firms can create customized sustainability strategies that will pay dividends.

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Helping low-income families electrify could save Americans $96 billion

Canary Media

Americans who electrify their homes could reap a massive net savings of $96 billion over the coming decades, but only if policymakers ensure lower-income households aren’t left behind.

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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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NSW rethinks storage needs to replace coal: More short duration batteries might do the trick

Renew Economy

NSW is rethinking its storage needs to replace its ageing coal generators. Turns out more 4-hour batteries might be cheaper and more effective than eight hour storage. The post NSW rethinks storage needs to replace coal: More short duration batteries might do the trick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit

POWER Magazine

Siemens Gamesa plans to cut about 4,100 jobs from its wind turbine division as the company continues to restructure its business. The downsizing, reported May 28 by Reuters, impacts about […] The post Siemens Gamesa Cutting 4,100 Jobs in Wind Turbine Unit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs

POWER Magazine

As the global community intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the transportation sector has emerged as a crucial battleground. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), carbon dioxide (CO2) […] The post A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas

Renew Economy

The only pathway we have left to limit warming to 1.5°C is political. Sadly, our current government seems set on a sleight of hand rather than cutting fossil fuel and industry emissions. The post Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Meat and Dairy Industry ‘Weakening’ Climate Policy in the EU: Report 

DeSmogBlog

Intense lobbying from the meat and dairy industry since 2020 has helped weaken and stall crucial climate policies in the European Union, according to a new report from InfluenceMap. For the past three years, agricultural industry associations such as farmers’ union COPA-COGECA , European Livestock Voice , and the European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) have spearheaded the pushback against six key EU climate policies, alongside meat and dairy companies such as Cargill, Arla, and Vion.

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Another Queensland gold mine could be converted into pumped hydro project

Renew Economy

Another Queensland open pit gold mine could soon be converted into a mammoth pumped hydro storage project after its developers this week submitted the environmental impact statement to state authorities. The Mount Rawdon pumped hydro project is being developed by a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, the owners and operators of the Mount Rawdon gold mine, […] The post Another Queensland gold mine could be converted into pumped hydro project 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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Chevron : Study recommends ways to expand hydrogen to help meet US climate goals

FuelCellsWorks

A diverse committee of more than 200 experts from more than 100 energy industry, government, academic and environmental organizations recently spent two years responding to a request from U.S. Secretary.

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Snowy 2.0’s updated business case is flawed, again

Renew Economy

Last week an updated Business Case for Snowy 2.0 was released. Like every aspect of this hapless, over-hyped project it is late, inadequate, and unrealistically optimistic. The post Snowy 2.0’s updated business case is flawed, again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Clean Energy Ventures avoided the pandemic bubble and raised a $305M fund

TechCrunch: Climate

When other firms were investing and raising eye-popping sums, Clean Energy Ventures took a different approach. It appears to be paying off. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Centrica Begins Construction on Its UK Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant

FuelCellsWorks

Four ultra-efficient engines have arrived at Centrica’s former combined cycle gas power station at Brigg, with construction work underway on an expansion of the peaking plant at the Lincolnshire site.

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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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Deploying Internet of Things (IoT) technology for battery storage

Energy Storage News

Creating a connected Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure is crucial for improving the efficiency, security and resilience of BESS, claims IoT system and platform provider Advantech.

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Sumitomo Supports UKOG’s Hydrogen Storage Projects

FuelCellsWorks

Strategic Dorset and Yorkshire Initiatives Receive Backing from Summit Energy Evolution Ltd. UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is delighted to.

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Michigan Public Service Commission to retain control over renewable energy permitting

PV Tech

Responsibility for awarding permits for new renewable projects in Michigan will remain with the state’s Public Service Commission (MSPC).

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Solar thermal powered green methanol plant wins planning consent in Port Augusta

Renew Economy

Plans to develop a solar thermal powered methanol production facility that will supply green fuel for shipping and aviation have been given green tick. The post Solar thermal powered green methanol plant wins planning consent in Port Augusta appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Charging/rideshare provider Revel hires former Tesla Supercharger exec

Charged

When Tesla’s CEO chose to disband the company’s Supercharger team, EV industry pundits predicted that many of those experts would soon be snapped up by other firms. Now we learn that rideshare/charging provider Revel has hired Edward Noseworthy to lead the company’s EV infrastructure design and construction team. Noseworthy, a seven-year Tesla veteran who oversaw the company’s charging design in the Northeast, will bring his expertise in charging development and customer experience to Revel’s gr

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California’s Clean Hydrogen Pathway Moves to the Assembly

FuelCellsWorks

SB 1420 Will Ensure California’s Hydrogen’s Hub Full Potential Is Fulfilled SB 1420 Passes The Senate 30-1, Heads To Assembly Californian Bill Mandates 60% Green Hydrogen Use in H2-Powered Vehicles.

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Ørsted and JP Morgan close US$680 million tax equity financing for US solar and storage

Energy Storage News

Denmark-headquartered independent power producer (IPP) Ørsted and investment bank JP Morgan have closed a tax equity financing of US$680 million for solar and storage projects in the US.

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Japan: Hydrogen Engine Generator Set Ready for In-House Evaluation

FuelCellsWorks

After trial run to check system functions, evaluation begins with hydrogen this fiscal year -Evaluates combustion stability of 500kW-clas 6-cylinder hydrogen engine and safe operation of generator set Tokyo– Mitsubishi.

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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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Polyplastics launches PPS grade for EVs

Charged

Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics has launched a new glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade that meets the requirements for metal insert molding, particularly for EV busbars. The DURAFIDE PPS 1140HS6 is designed to limit molding imperfections and enhance performance without the need for impact modifiers in EV busbar applications.

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Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension

POWER Magazine

Fortum, a Nordic energy company with headquarters in Espoo, Finland, near Helsinki, and offices in 10 other countries, announced that it will modernize the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s low-pressure turbines. […] The post Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Court Orders Port of Los Angeles to Clean Up Pollution

NRDC onEarth

The San Diego County Superior Court ruled in favor of Los Angeles harbor-area residents with a decision that will require the lease between the Port of Los Angeles and its largest shipping customer, China Shipping, to include enforceable measures to.

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Newest big battery in Sunshine state now charging at up to full capacity

Renew Economy

The third and newest big battery on Queensland's main grid running at or near full capacity as it completes its commissioning process. The post Newest big battery in Sunshine state now charging at up to full capacity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Beyond Aero CEO Details Hydrogen-Powered BizJet Design

FuelCellsWorks

GENEVA–After successful flight-testing of a demonstrator, Beyond Aero’s engineers are delving into the design of the One, an electric business jet relying on a hydrogen fuel cell, CEO and co-founder.

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New fuel efficiency boosted: say goodbye to EVs with these futuristic engines

Hydrogen Fuel News

The EV industry has unexpectedly begun to fall like dominoes, with brands like Tesla still in denial of reality (i.e., the imminent future). A new one has just switched to a fuel that skyrockets efficiency and, what will matter even more to you, is nearly free compared to gasoline. This is the futuristic engine that still has experts in shock, with a record that few brands had even considered achieving.

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Enabling dry battery cell manufacturing with conductive coatings (Whitepaper)

Charged

Sponsored by Henkel. With an innovative approach to lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, dry battery electrode (DBE) processing eliminates the solvent-based slurries traditionally used in lithium-ion battery production. By implementing DBE technology, battery manufacturers can enhance production efficiency, reduce energy demand, and decrease overall environmental impact while improving electrode performance and reducing battery production costs.

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Global Warming Solutions Inc. Granted Permit to Revolutionize Hydrogen Production in Kansas

FuelCellsWorks

Temecula, CA– Global Warming Solutions Inc., a leader in renewable hydrogen solutions, has been granted a permit to begin drilling for hydrogen in Kansas. This significant milestone marks a new.

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How Can AI Drive Rapid Success in Green Hydrogen Projects?

Hydrogen Fuel News

Obstacles facing green hydrogen development Amongst the many “colours” of hydrogen, “green” hydrogen is made via electrolysis of water, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen with no carbon emissions (often using electricity generated from renewable sources).  Electrolysing water is an energy-intensive method of hydrogen production.

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The Brief: Mexico and India sweat their elections as climate action waits

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! The next edition of our specialty newsletter, ImpactAlpha Latin America, drops today. As an ImpactAlpha subscriber, you get the. The post The Brief: Mexico and India sweat their elections as climate action waits appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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