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ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos

Renew Economy

Canberra households will see their electricity costs fall from 1 July, as renewables contracts shield consumers from surging wholesale electricity prices. The post ACT reaps dividend from 100 pct renewables as energy bills fall despite market chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Brenner European Hydrogen Motorway.

Energy Central

Transport is a sector usually cited as one of the top three areas requiring urgent intervention if various CoP 26 commitments are to be met. With this in mind, I thought I'd pop along to see how things were going in the historic city of Bolzano in northern Italy. I was lucky enough to be shown around by Federica who brought me up to date with an.

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Mandated home gas connections is mandating ill health for thousands

Renew Economy

States and territories to legislate against the mandated use in new houses and developments, and encourage existing homes to switch from gas to electricity. The post Mandated home gas connections is mandating ill health for thousands appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GHGSat doubles capacity to monitor methane emissions

Sustainability Matters

Canadian company GHGSat , which specialises in high-resolution GHG monitoring from space, has launched three ABB-built optical sensors into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, doubling the capacity to monitor methane gas emissions. With ABB’s optical sensor technology, the GHGSat team is able to locate and measure methane emissions from any given industrial site on earth.

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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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Market chaos as outages push coal output to record low, despite new wind peaks

Renew Economy

Coal outages and supply shortfalls send coal generation to record lows in main grid, as price chaos continues despite record wind output. The post Market chaos as outages push coal output to record low, despite new wind peaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How ESG investing came to a reckoning

Financial Times: Moral Money

With allegations of greenwashing at the highest levels, does it still make sense for funds to package together environmental, social and governance factors?

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New York - Troy plans for geothermal system to heat and cool downtown

Global Renewable News

The city is seeking state approval to sink 200.

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Dutton names Queensland LNP MP to climate and energy, Taylor promoted to Treasury

Renew Economy

Angus Taylor get the Treasury role in new Opposition front bench, while the head of the environment and climate committee gets energy and climate. The post Dutton names Queensland LNP MP to climate and energy, Taylor promoted to Treasury appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Wyoming - New interactive map features Wyoming's geothermal data

Global Renewable News

Geothermal energy is heat generated and stored.

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Sunshine state hosts best performing solar farms in May, but can’t stop record prices

Renew Economy

The top six solar farms in the month of May were all located in the Sunshine State, but could do little to stop the fossil-fuel inspired hikes in prices. The post Sunshine state hosts best performing solar farms in May, but can’t stop record prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Canadian Renewable Energy Association - Canada can't meet net-zero climate goals without responsible and sustainable renewable energy operations

Global Renewable News

Nearly 150 renewable energy operations leaders.

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Ultra-polluting gas project could blow Labor’s climate target – and it just got the green light

Renew Economy

It’s difficult to see how Labor can both embrace the gas industry and reduce emissions to its target of 43% by 2030. The post Ultra-polluting gas project could blow Labor’s climate target – and it just got the green light appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. - CenterPoint Energy launches green hydrogen project in MinnesotaThe company is among the first utilities in the United States to produce zero-carbon hydrogen for blending with its natural gas supply

Global Renewable News

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today (June 3).

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Three ways Albanese government can ease pressure on power bills

Renew Economy

Labor needs to launch an inquiry into coal outages, turbocharge renewables, and introduce a capacity mechanism for new dispatchable capacity. The post Three ways Albanese government can ease pressure on power bills appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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WindEurope - Norway announces big new offshore wind targets

Global Renewable News

The Norwegian Government wants to allocate 30.

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Tinytag data loggers used to inform innovative energy solutions

Envirotec Magazine

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Gemini Data Loggers. With increasing pressure for electrical and heating appliances to meet energy efficiency ratings , it can be a challenge to find a solution that both works and is profitable for small businesses and enterprises. Richard Baines is a committed conservationist who has used Tinytag data loggers for many years across his career in a number of different projects, which have aimed to help improve energy efficienc

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Canada Green Building Council - CAGBC Awards celebrate Canadian green building innovators

Global Renewable News

On June 2, the Canada Green Building Council.

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The e-waste crunch: why Australian organisations need to move away from a discard mentality

Sustainability Matters

In today’s workforce the use of technology and mobile devices has become essential to managing mobile workers and increasing productivity. However, the increased use of mobile devices is also leading to higher levels of e-waste, which has a direct impact on the environment. Globally, it’s estimated that 44 million tons of electronic goods are wasted each year — a number that only continues to rise.

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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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Mayflower Wind - Mayflower Wind's Offshore Wind Power Agreements include $120 Million in Economic Development

Global Renewable News

Mayflower Wind the developer of an offshore.

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Building retrofits: the underrated weapon in the fight to decarbonise cities

Eco-Business

The built environment's sprawling carbon footprint can be reined in by giving old buildings a 'climate makeover' as cities grow. The Eco-Business Podcast talks to Vinod Jethani about the benefits and challenges of retrofitting buildings.

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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to Hit Goal of 100% Daytime Solar Power with Opening of Taos Mesa Solar Array New solar array, developed in partnership with Guzman Energy, to deliver up to 25% reduction in customer rates

Global Renewable News

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and.

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New financial conditions, same climate calculus

Eco-Business

The financial sector’s annual general meeting (AGM) season has started. Shareholders should use AGMs as a platform to demand robust climate policies and decarbonisation strategies from banks and financial institutions.

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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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Geothermal Technologies Office - DOE Invests $6 Million in Geothermal Heating and Cooling Technologies at Federal Facilities New Technical Assistance Capacity Will Help Federal Government Lead by Example in Demonstrating Benefits and Potential of Decarbonizing Buildings with Geothermal Energy

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today.

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Covid-19 and Ukraine war threaten clean energy gains for poorest

Eco-Business

Hundreds of millions of people are projected to remain without electricity by 2030 as concerns grow over the prospect of meeting Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) on access to green and affordable energy.

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WindEurope - Europe can expect to have 10 GW of floating wind by 2030

Global Renewable News

The world's largest floating wind energy.

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Indian traditions entwine with trees in green drive to revive land

Eco-Business

Communities in India's Rajasthan state are planting trees to celebrate local customs and events such as weddings and funerals amid growing efforts to restore degraded land.

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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.

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Ocean Renewable Power Company - ORPC Selects Maine Company to Fabricate Turbine Shafts for Underwater Power Systems

Global Renewable News

ORPC, a global leader in marine energy.

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Walking in the shadow of Madhya Pradesh’s devastating floods

Eco-Business

A walk along the River Sindh in central India reveals lasting damage from floods in August 2021, when unprecedented rainfall and mismanaged water reservoirs led to widespread losses for the region’s farmers.

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International Hydropower Association - Iberdrola leading the way on the energy transition

Global Renewable News

The La Muela pumped storage hydropower.

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Leading ISC design rating for sustainability outcomes on Pacific Motorway (M1) project

Sustainability Matters

Integration of sustainable design and construction methodologies achieves the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) first ‘Leading’ IS Design Rating for a road project. The Pacific Motorway (M1) is a vital transport link between Queensland and the southern states, carrying interstate freight, tourist and commuter traffic. The 10 km section of the motorway between Varsity Lakes (Exit 85) and Tugun (Exit 95), known as VL2T, currently carries around 90,000 vehicles each day and is

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How Will Virgo Season Impact Your ESG Communication?

3BL’s in-house experts merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively. 3BL’s new “Navigating ESG Comms through the Cosmos” series begins with Virgo season! In this edition, we delve into: How businesses have responded to environmental disasters over the past few months and why you can expect a continued focus on the climate crisis