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Australia has just lost its best energy minister, lets hope Labor doesn’t trash his legacy

Renew Economy

The NSW Coalition loss means Australia's best performing energy minister is no longer running the show. What does that mean for the state's transition from coal? The post Australia has just lost its best energy minister, lets hope Labor doesn’t trash his legacy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Need a smart switch without a neutral wire? Here are some options.

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from our podcast hotline asking about replacing an old X10 switch. The caller said the X10 switch isn’t working with new LED bulbs due to the lower voltage and he needs a replacement switch. However, he doesn’t have a neutral wire to the switch and doesn’t want to run one, which is understandable.

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Methane from fossil fuels is a climate wrecker. Don’t let it wreck the safeguard mechanism, too

Renew Economy

There is no technically feasible way to draw down methane from the atmosphere, and no “like for like” offsetting is possible. The post Methane from fossil fuels is a climate wrecker. Don’t let it wreck the safeguard mechanism, too appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CLEAN AMMONIA IN THE FUTURE ENERGY SYSTEM

Energy Central

A techno-economic analysis of alternative and cleaner pathways for ammonia production, looking both at carbon capture technology and renewable energy-based electrolysis. The analysis is based on a comparative levelized cost of product approach, with natural gas steam methane reforming serving as a benchmark for the counterfactual scenario. It also analyses different emerging applications.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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The JUST Report: Never Mind the Politics, Here’s What ESG Is Really About

Just Capital

(CNBC) From a markets perspective, ESG is about understanding and capturing emerging risks and opportunities. It’s not a dogma, or a monolith. It can be interpreted and applied in different ways. It can be done well or poorly. It comes with no guarantee of financial performance or underlying societal impact. And it isn’t – or shouldn’t be – about politics.

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How Women-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs Are Driving the Force for Good

B the Change

B Corp Leaders Pursue Social and Environmental Impact Alongside Profit Continue reading on B The Change »

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Porsche’s Next Cayenne Will Be An EV, Built In Bratislava

CleanTechnica

Like most other luxury and performance manufacturers, Porsche was a little late to the electric party. As we know, Tesla beat it to the punch by more than a decade, and even beat it to mass EV production. Porsche has been producing electric vehicles since 2019, when the first Porsche Taycan was sold.

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North Carolina Regulators Strengthen State’s Rooftop Solar Market

CleanTechnica

First-in-the-region order sets new bar for solar and storage incentives in the Southeast RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued final orders in its net metering “Smart $aver” docket.

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Leader & Laggard of the Week: Ford & Germany

CleanTechnica

A large part of our role in the media is to highlight cleantech leaders, and another large part is to bring to light climate and cleantech laggards.

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LG Energy To Build New Battery Plant In Arizona

CleanTechnica

Battery manufacturing is becoming increasingly important for national security in the US. As we know, batteries play a crucial role in powering various electronic devices, electric vehicles, military equipment, and even medical needs for millions of people.

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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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Tesla Pro Tip: Increase Speeds at Superchargers, Decrease Costs

CleanTechnica

When it comes to charging, many owners charge their Teslas at home. But when you’re out on a road trip or you simply need to stop at Superchargers, there’s a way you can increase the speed of your charging experience, ultimately cutting down your costs for timed-use billing systems.

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South Carolina Is Getting A New EV Battery Materials Facility

CleanTechnica

If everybody woke up tomorrow, had money in hand, and wanted to buy an EV, it couldn’t happen. It’s not that we don’t want everybody to have one, but increasing EV battery production involves a number of complex processes, which require a large amount of minerals, which we’d need more mines to get.

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How Will Future Larger Turbines Impact Wind Project Electricity Output & Surrounding Community Sound Levels?

CleanTechnica

New Berkeley Lab study finds a dramatic increase in estimated project output coupled with a decrease in surrounding sound levels for future turbines as compared to those installed in the past. Multiple technological, social, and market factors of wind power are evolving rapidly.

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8th Circuit Rules Minnesota Suit Against Exxon, API, & Koch Industries Can Be Heard In State Court

CleanTechnica

A federal appeals court has ruled that a suit against Exxon and others can be tried in Minnesota state court.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Connected Kerb & Surrey County Council Aim For 10,000 Public EV Charging Points By 2030

CleanTechnica

One of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption is the need for home EV charging. The ability to charge electric vehicles at home is necessary in order for drivers to have the needed range every day without inconvenience, but many homes do not have the infrastructure in place to support this.