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Offshore wind: Consultation opens on fourth development zone off Illawarra coast

Renew Economy

Consultation opens on Australia's fourth offshore wind energy development zone, and the second for New South Wales, off the coast of the Illawarra region. The post Offshore wind: Consultation opens on fourth development zone off Illawarra coast appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK Marine Energy Council - New LSE report demonstrates the tidal stream opportunity for the UK

Global Renewable News

A new report published on June 22, 2023, by the London School of Economics' Grantham Institute has revealed tidal stream will deliver sustainable economic growth, enhance net zero efforts, impro.

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Stop renewables and wait for nuclear: Nationals stunning rejection of science and industry

Renew Economy

Nationals push to stop rollout of renewables highlights weakness of 2050 net zero targets. In their minds, everything can be delayed, even if science and industry say no. The post Stop renewables and wait for nuclear: Nationals stunning rejection of science and industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WaterPower Canada - Realizing Hydropower's Value: WaterPower Canada Draws Roadmap for Policymakers

Global Renewable News

WaterPower Canada (WPC) has released a guidebook for policymakers to realize water-generated electricity's full potential.Canadian electricity policymakers and other electricity industry sta.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Wind project proposes turbine shut down system to protect wedge-tailed eagles

Renew Economy

Plans to build an up to 300MW wind farm could include the same turbine curtailment devices used at Cattle Hill to protect wedge-tailed eagles. The post Wind project proposes turbine shut down system to protect wedge-tailed eagles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Nature Conservancy - Pennsylvanians Want Federal Investments to Advance the Clean Energy EconomyBipartisan Poll by The Nature Conservancy Finds Broad Support for Clean Energy Funding

Global Renewable News

As the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 approaches, both public and private sector organizations are working to implement the most significant climate legislation ever en.

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Entergy Corporation - Entergy Arkansas gets green light for commercial customers to Go ZEROClean energy offering will help businesses be more environmentally friendly

Global Renewable News

The Arkansas Public Service Commission recently approved Go ZERO, a new offering that gives commercial and industrial customers customizable options for clean energy.Go ZERO, which stands for Zero.

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Australia’s Hysata opens “giga-scale” plant for world’s most efficient hydrogen electrolyser

Renew Economy

Hysata plans "giga-scale" production of what it says is world's most efficient hydrogen electrolyser technology after landing another $24 million in government funds. The post Australia’s Hysata opens “giga-scale” plant for world’s most efficient hydrogen electrolyser appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Iberdrola - Neoenergia, Iberdrola's Brazilian subsidiary, signs its first bilateral green loan with the japanese bank MUFG

Global Renewable News

The funding amount of 150 million reais (about EUR 28 million) will be used for projects aligned with environmental, social and governance parameters to improve energy supply.Iberdrola, t.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: KPMG survey finds most M&A dealmakers have cancelled deals on ESG due diligence findings; Blackstone raises $7 billion for energy transition fund; S&P removes ESG scores from credit ratings; U.S. invests over $1 billion in carbon removal projects; BlackRock, New Zealand partner to launch climate infrastructure fund; California launches clean hydrogen strategy; Fitch study finds green bond allocations overlooking climate adaptation; Goldman invests in U.S. biogas pl

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Entergy Corporation - Lotte Chemical USA and Entergy Louisiana to continue partnership through renewable energy

Global Renewable News

Lotte Chemical USA Corporation and Entergy Louisiana recently signed a memorandum of understanding, with the goal of working collaboratively to seek opportunities to reduce Lotte's scope 2 emissio.

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APAC, Singapore, Hydrogen, and the Energy Transition

Energy Central

APAC, Singapore, Hydrogen, and the Energy Transition Recent developments inevitable encourage one to explore potential opportunities around the Asia Pacific region and especially the city state of Singapore. On the face of it, Singapore, with its lack of seabed acreage and constraints on land as well, is poorly placed to take part or it would be a leader.

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Constellation - Constellation to File Comments Offering Support for New EPA Guidelines to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Power Plants

Global Renewable News

Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation's largest producer of carbon-free energy and the third largest energy producer overall, will file comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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‘Decarbonisation cannot cost us business growth’: Pan Brothers sustainability chief on the net-zero challenge

Eco-Business

A cap on clean energy procurement and a declining local textiles industry are key obstacles to decarbonisation for Indonesian garment manufacturer Pan Brothers, says sustainability head Satrio Boediarto.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Duke Energy - Duke Energy Florida provides free energy makeovers for income-eligible residents in DeBary

Global Renewable News

More than 1,400 income-eligible customers in Volusia County's DeBary neighborhood will receive a complimentary energy makeover this month for their house, mobile home or apartment as part of Duke.

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How climate change is killing languages

Eco-Business

Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction. Environmental disasters are driving these displacements in the very regions richest in languages.

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Con Edison - Con Edison Customers Embrace Solar Energy, EV Chargers, Moving New York Away from Fossil Fuels

Global Renewable News

Con Edison customers are electrifying their vehicles, embracing solar energy, and installing clean heating systems in their homes, helping to support New York's transition away from fossil fuels.

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Philippines' BPI green bond gets US$250 million investment from IFC

Eco-Business

The Philippines' third largest bank issues a green bond to finance renewable energy and electric vehicles in the IFC’s biggest deal with a financial institution in the country yet.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - Induction Stove Challenge Expected to Launch this FallAgreement sets forth pilot that will update 100 NYCHA apartments with modern, electric stoves using existing 120-volt outlets

Global Renewable News

On July 24, 2023, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the signin.

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Climate experts from Global South cool on degrowth: survey

Eco-Business

European scientists are most supportive of reducing economic activity to address climate change. Respondents from emerging economies differ starkly.

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Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. - Mass Megawatts Generated Five Planned Solar Project Sales During August

Global Renewable News

Mass Megawatts (OTC:MMMW) www.massmegawatts.com announced that the Company is moving forward with selling solar projects during the dog days of summer. The most recently planned projects are designed.

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Consultants find climate crisis is good for business

Eco-Business

As the climate crisis unfolds, the big consultancy firms are attempting to offer advice to government and the major polluters.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy opens new EV charging station in Olympia

Global Renewable News

Puget Sound Energy is responding to the growing demand for electric vehicle charging by opening its fourth public charging station in the greater Puget Sound region.The new station is part of.

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Chatbots, AI news readers: Asia embraces automation despite job loss fears

Eco-Business

Asian nations are adopting AI across industries, but experts warn that without safeguards, they can lead to staff cuts and inequality.

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Puget Sound Energy - Puget Sound Energy and Invenergy Partner to Advance Washington's Clean Energy Transition

Global Renewable News

Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Washington state's largest utility, and Invenergy, the leading privately-held developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, announced the signing of a 15.

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Is China’s carbon market ready for the steel sector?

Eco-Business

China might bring steel into its carbon market by 2025, forcing the industry to undergo a low-carbon transition.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - NYSERDA Announces Release of Draft Eligibility Guidelines to Advance Zero-Emission School Bus Environmental Bond Act Investments

Global Renewable News

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today (Aug 3) released proposed eligibility guidelines for public comment for the Public School Bus Electrification Program bei.

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Op-Ed: Tesla Is Too Established Now To Fail — Even With Elon’s Antics

CleanTechnica

The company currently has capacity to build about 2 million cars a year at 4 factories — in Fremont, California; Shanghai, China; Austin, Texas; and Berlin, Germany; with Mexico next on the list. It has set a goal of eventually building 20 million cars a year. Is this enough to offset the influence of Tesla's mercurial CEO?

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EnergyHub - EnergyHub and Tesla to support the Northeast's largest battery virtual power plant

Global Renewable News

EnergyHub's ConnectedSolutions platform is first multi-utility flexibility program in the Northeast to offer new in-app experience for Tesla Powerwall ownersTesla, Inc. and EnergyHub, the indu.

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Nearly 40% of Tesla’s Battery Material Suppliers Come from China

CleanTechnica

We’ve written many times and discussed on our Cleantech Talk podcast the fact that much if not most of the EV battery minerals of the world are mined or at least processed in China. However, it’s also worth noting that China dominates EV sales.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.