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Innovative Food: Startups Raise $206m to Meet Consumer Demand for Protein & Novel Ingredients

AFN Sustainable Protein

Consumer demands are changing at a faster pace than ever as our understanding of nutrition evolves. . Protein-rich foods are in particular demand, and with the meat industry responsible for more than 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, innovators are finding alternative ways to give consumers what they want. This includes growing meat and fish in a laboratory using cellular agriculture techniques, as well as replacing meat altogether with plant-based proteins to mimic the taste and feel of meat.

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Solar as a Service

Sunrun

Solar as a Service Definition: The business model Sunrun pioneered in 2007. Solar as a service refers mainly to PPAs/leases/prepaid (i.e.

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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 5 October

Climate-KIC

Which company’s HQ is “the world’s most sustainable building”? Which government has banned fracking? And, how might blockchain disrupt the energy sector? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Corporate PPAs: A game changer for clean energy Companies like Google, Norsk Hydro, and Facebook are increasingly turning to corporate renewable […].

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Best Green Roof Solution

Green Roof Technology

The Best Green Roof Solution… by Jörg Breuning, the Green Roof Patroller. The Best Green Roof Solution: Education & Experience. In my opinion as the Green Roof Patroller, the best green roof solution can only come from well-educated practitioners with a very long experience in selected horticultural and landscaping fields. Over the many decades, Green Roofs have been developed from a mixture of high performance natural materials to a combination of engineered elements with natura

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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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Innovative Food: Startups Raise $206m to Meet Consumer Demand for Protein & Novel Ingredients

AFN Sustainable Protein

Consumer demands are changing at a faster pace than ever as our understanding of nutrition evolves. . Protein-rich foods are in particular demand, and with the meat industry responsible for more than 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, innovators are finding alternative ways to give consumers what they want. This includes growing meat and fish in a laboratory using cellular agriculture techniques, as well as replacing meat altogether with plant-based proteins to mimic the taste and feel of meat.

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Monitoring

Sunrun

Monitoring Definition: Sunrun proactively monitors your solar system’s production to make sure it’s producing what it’s supposed to.

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mySunrun

Sunrun

mySunrun: Track the progress of your project pre-install, track system performance post-install, refer friends and family and much more.

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Underproduction

Sunrun

Underproduction Definition: The energy that is generated below the committed level in a customer’s agreement. The customer is refunded per performance guarantee for underproduction.

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Overproduction

Sunrun

Overproduction Definition: The energy that is generated above the committed level in a customer’s agreement. Part of the performance guarantee is that the customer can keep this overproduction free of charge.

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Service Transfer

Sunrun

Service Transfer: If a customer decides to sell their home, their solar system and the Sunrun agreement are both fully transferable to the new homeowner. We even guarantee that the new homeowner will qualify to assume the agreement.

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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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System Insurance

Sunrun

System Insurance: Sunrun insures their solar systems for up to $1 million/year per location. Breaking Down System Insurance: When leasing your solar system from Sunrun, we guarantee production rates and take care of all necessary repairs and maintenance. If you purchase your solar panels outright, Sunrun offers a 10-year limited warranty.

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Third-party ownership (TPO)

Sunrun

Third-party owner (TPO) Definition: A financing solution for homeowners to gain the benefits of having a solar system on their roof without the upfront costs of purchasing the system. A solar company owns and maintains the system while the homeowner can use the electricity generated.

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Referrals

Sunrun

Referrals Definition: Referrals come in all shapes and sizes: we love when they come from customers.

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Solar Consultation

Sunrun

Solar Consultation Definition: Personalized solar energy consultation with Sunrun. Can be done in person (i.e. in the home) or over the phone and computer.

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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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Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC)

Sunrun

Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Definition: For every unit of electricity that a solar system generates, an associated SREC is created. In some states, you can sell your SRECs for additional revenue. SREC are available only in a few states.

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Solar System

Sunrun

Solar System: The language used when referencing every component of a grid-tied photovoltaic system (i.e. inverter, panels, utility meter).

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