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'Cost-effective': New study confirms heat pump efficiency in freezing temperatures

GreenBiz

New research by Oxford University and the Regulatory Assistance Project analyzes how well heat pumps perform when temperatures drop below freezing.

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Battery cell prices plunge in August, close to tipping point for the end of ICE vehicles

Renew Economy

Price of battery cells plunges in August, taking it close to the "tipping point" where the cost of building battery-powered EVs can match that of internal combustion engine cars. The post Battery cell prices plunge in August, close to tipping point for the end of ICE vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Land Betterment: Why We Value Our B Corporation Certification

3BL Media

What is a B Corporation? Did you know Land Betterment is a certified B Corporation? Land Betterment is 1 of 6,700 companies worldwide across 160+ industries which are inspiring tens of thousands of other companies to follow their lead by measuring their impact, changing their corporate structure, and building better businesses. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a force for good.

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China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026

Renew Economy

New modelling shows China will this year pass the 500GW mark for total installed solar capacity – and then double that milestone by the end of 2026. The post China solar juggernaut hurtles towards 1,000GW of installed capacity by 2026 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Ram Amar’s “crazy” plan to store a gigaton of carbon at the bottom of the Black Sea

Corporate Knights

Whenever Ram Amar explains his idea for mitigating climate change, people usually look at him strangely and ask if he’s crazy. It’s easy to see why. His startup, Rewind , wants to sequester a gigaton of carbon each year — about 10 percent of what climate scientists deem necessary each year to reach net zero by 2050 — in a remarkably simple way. The elevator pitch goes like this: Gather millions of tons of agricultural waste and send it to the bottom of the Black Sea, where it won’t decay.

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Tesla gets ready to take on Australia energy utilities in landmark move for the grid

Renew Economy

Tesla has applied for new licences with market operator and regulator in a landmark move for the grid, and for efforts to "orchestrate" consumer energy resources as coal plants close. The post Tesla gets ready to take on Australia energy utilities in landmark move for the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NSW social housing could host 650MW of rooftop solar, save occupants $129m a year

Renew Economy

New modelling shows NSW's more than 54,000 social and affordable housing properties could host up to 650MW of rooftop solar and slash occupants' bills. The post NSW social housing could host 650MW of rooftop solar, save occupants $129m a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LA Galaxy Partners With Adidas To Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Host Kick Childhood Cancer Boot Making Lab With Youth Cancer Patients

3BL Media

In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and as part of Major League Soccer’s Kick Childhood Cancer (KCC) campaign, which aims to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and treatment, AEG’s LA Galaxy hosted 13 pediatric cancer patients from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) for the club’s first-ever Boot Making Lab, presented by adidas, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

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Ukraine plans up to 1GW wind farm in Chernobyl nuclear disaster zone

Renew Economy

Germany's Notus Energy signs declaration of intent to develop an up to 1,000MW wind farm in the exclusion zone around Ukraine's failed Chernobyl power plant. The post Ukraine plans up to 1GW wind farm in Chernobyl nuclear disaster zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Inogen Alliance Presents First to Market Free ESG Pre-Screening Assessment Tool

3BL Media

September 12, 2023 /3BL/ - Inogen Alliance is excited to announce a new first to market ESG self-assessment digital survey tool to assess ESG progress or test the maturity of an organizations sustainability initiatives. Our free detailed global ESG Pre-Screening tool is the first of it’s kind to help companies develop formal and comprehensive systems to manage ESG or sustainability-related risks and take advantage of potential opportunities.

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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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Seven reasons why using gas appliances in homes is unhealthy

Renew Economy

Health professionals want NSW to follow lead of ACT and Victoria and ban new gas connections, citing multiple dangers from pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and benzene. The post Seven reasons why using gas appliances in homes is unhealthy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Seeds of Change: Nurturing a Water-Wise World

3BL Media

World Water Week 2023 wrapped up in Stockholm, Sweden a few weeks ago. Erica Pann, Water Stewardship Service Co-Leader for Antea Group, attended and shared her reflections and insights below. With Climate Week NYC right around the corner, I have been reflecting on my recent attendance at World Water Week earlier this month. This annual event in Stockholm, Sweden acts as an invigorating beacon of hope in my personal water stewardship journey as well as a thought-provoking couple of days collectiv

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Malaysia oil giant aims for up to 8GW of renewables and batteries in Australia by 2030

Renew Economy

Gentari, the renewables arm of Malaysian oil giant Petronas, unveils huge renewable and storage plans for Australia after buying and rebranding Wirsol Energy. The post Malaysia oil giant aims for up to 8GW of renewables and batteries in Australia by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Duke Energy Florida’s Smart-Thinking Grid Enables Rapid Power Restoration During Hurricane Idalia

3BL Media

Advanced automated technology prevented more than 17,000 outages during powerful storm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., September 12, 2023 /3BL/ - Duke Energy's grid improvements helped customers keep their lights on while Hurricane Idalia crossed Florida. The smart, self-healing grid used automated technology to avoid more than 17,000 outages, which saved more than 5 million outage minutes for customers.

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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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Honeywell - Honeywell Partners with National Renewable Energy Lab on Hydrogen Fuel StorageHoneywell will collaborate with NREL to scale hydrogen fuel storage solutions for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

Global Renewable News

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today (Sept 12) that it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on a year-long collaboration�.

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ACCP Announces 2023 Purpose Award Winners

3BL Media

WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 /3BL/ - Today, the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) announced the 2023 winners of their annual Purpose Awards for exceptional leadership in corporate social impact. The awards, presented in partnership with Rocket Social Impact, recognize CSR and ESG professionals making a significant social and business impact in their companies and communities.

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Clarke Energy - Danone to Develop Resilient Microgrid in South Africa Anchored by Hydrogen Ready Combined Heat and Power Technology

Global Renewable News

Highlights Moshesh Partners has selected Clarke Energy to supply a gas fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) unit and microgrid controller for a Danone SA dairy food manufacturing plant in B.

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The United Family Donates $500,000 Through 32nd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic, Helps 26 Non-Profit Organizations

3BL Media

The United Family and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 26 non-profit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which takes place on August 27 and 28. Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 26 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early nineties, the JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $6,000,000 for non-profit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.

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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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GreenFire Energy Inc. - GreenFire Energy Inc. and Stoic Transitional Resources Inc. Partner for Geothermal Development

Global Renewable News

Collaboration Brings Together Closed-Loop Technology and Geothermal and Oil and Gas Resources in New Zealand and Western Canada to Produce Geothermal EnergyGreenFire Energy Inc. announced that it.

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Covia Partners With Local Schools To Make Community Impact

3BL Media

At Covia, we view education as a vital component of strong communities. In 2022, many of our facilities engaged with local schools to provide educational opportunities, support school programs, and donate time and resources to help meet the essential needs of students in local school systems. At our Emmett, Idaho, site, we hosted a mine tour where almost 100 fifth graders from Carberry Elementary joined us to learn about important topics such as climate control, erosion, plate tectonics, rock cl

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U.S. Department of Energy - Department of Energy Announces $18.6 Million to Support Production of Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (Sept 12) announced $18.6 million in funding for eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and biopr.

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Volunteers Distribute Supplies to Students Getting Ready for a New School Year

3BL Media

Thousands of students in 20 communities received a little help getting ready to go back to school this year. For the third year in a row, Aramark volunteers, including members of several of the company’s employee resource groups (ERGs), partnered with nonprofit community organizations to provide backpacks and school supplies to families across the U.S. and in Santiago, Chile, throughout July and August 2023.

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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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Enefit Green - Enefit Green production data - August 2023

Global Renewable News

Enefit Green produced 82.6 GWh of electricity in August, which is 28.8% more than in the same period last year. The production result was mainly driven by the production from new wind and solar farms.

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Crisis in Chad Grows for Sudanese Refugees and Host Communities

3BL Media

Since violent conflict in Sudan began on April 15 , more than a million people have fled to neighboring countries , including approximately 378,000 Sudanese refugees and nearly 48,000 Chadian returnees to eastern Chad. This influx of people, combined with insufficient funding, has put a massive strain on already-fragile support services. Action Against Hunger, which operates in the eastern provinces of Ouaddai and Sila of Chad, today warned that the crisis is rapidly deteriorating.

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International collaboration to transform carbon monitoring - UCalgary and Carbon Management Canada pioneer low-cost solutions to map CO2 storage beneath the subsurface

Global Renewable News

Author: Nadine Sander-Green, Faculty of ScienceThe University of Calgary and Carbon Management Canada (CMC) have joined forces to help ensure the carbon captured in sequestration projects remain.

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Owens Corning at the SDG Summit USA 2023

3BL Media

David Rabuano, chief sustainability Officer, Owens Corning will be part of the upcoming SDG Summit USA 2023, the highly anticipated flagship event of the UN Global Compact Network USA. Rabuano will be a featured speaker on the panel discussion: "Partnerships for Impact - How Businesses are Driving Impact through Collaboration in the United States." This event is all about harnessing the collective power of collaboration to make a real difference in sustainability.

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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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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Opens $10 Million Program to Improve Planning, Siting, and Permitting for Large-Scale Renewable Energy

Global Renewable News

Today (Sept 12), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that applications can now be submitted for a $10 million funding and technical assistance program to expand state and local government ca.

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Waste Is Only Waste if We Waste It: Demystifying Anaerobic Digestion

3BL Media

The benefits of anaerobic digestion for recycling various kinds of organic farm waste are far-reaching — including waste management, renewable energy generation, GHG reduction, economic advantages and agricultural sustainability. Vanguard Renewables ’ Farm Powered® anaerobic-digestion process recycles organic waste — mainly, food and beverage waste from the manufacturing sector and dairy cow manure — into renewable natural gas ( RNG ).

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Black & Veatch - Black & Veatch Report: As World Decarbonizes, U.S. Electric Sector's Transformation Keys on Grid Modernization, ResilienceSurvey-driven report presses for proactiveness amid headwinds of electrification, climate change and cyber threats

Global Renewable News

As megatrends such as decarbonization, electrification and climate adaptation continue to transform the U.S. energy ecosystem, the sector acknowledges the pressing needs to modernize the grid, bolster.

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LyondellBasell Invests in First Close of the Plastic Circularity Fund

3BL Media

LyondellBasell today announced its investment in the first close of the Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) Plastic Circularity Fund SCSPp (“Plastic Circularity Fund”). This fund will focus on investments providing solutions to reduce pollution from plastic waste and decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the plastic value chain. This includes investing in companies offering innovative plastic materials designed for reuse and recyclability, and improved collection, sorting and recycling solut

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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.