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China now has enough wind and solar to power every home

Renew Economy

China installed 125GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2022, and now generates enough wind and solar to meet demands of every home, but not industry. The post China now has enough wind and solar to power every home appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How will AI shape the future of clean energy?

GreenBiz

I posed the question to experts at the foremost utility trade conference: DistribuTECH

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“A slam dunk for families:” Pilot launched to kick gas out of homes and communities

Renew Economy

NSW pilot program to guide how homes and communities can kick out gas and use rooftop solar and electric cookers, water and heating systems. The post “A slam dunk for families:” Pilot launched to kick gas out of homes and communities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to decarbonize concrete and build a better future

GreenBiz

Substitutes for clinker. Carbon capture, use and storage. Process electrification. New construction codes. All are vitally important for taking urgent action to cut the footprint of the most widely used manmade resource on Earth.

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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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Wind and solar take wholesale electricity prices below zero for whole week in Victoria

Renew Economy

Victoria becomes first state grid to experience average negative wholesale electricity prices for whole week, thanks to wind and solar and low demand. The post Wind and solar take wholesale electricity prices below zero for whole week in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3 foolproof steps to flu-proof your egg supply

GreenBiz

Egg prices have skyrocketed due to an avian flu tearing through poultry producers. Now might be the perfect time to change the poultry industry for good.

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New York Power Authority - NYPA and NYSERDA Announce New Battery Energy Storage Technology That Demonstrates Peak Shaving, Cost-Saving Benefits at New York Power Authority

Global Renewable News

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Cyclones vs grids: Does Gabrielle strengthen the case for burying power lines?

Renew Economy

With the threat of more frequent storms of increasing intensity, is it time to concede that overhead powerlines just won't cut it? The post Cyclones vs grids: Does Gabrielle strengthen the case for burying power lines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AXA IM Ties Exec Compensation to Climate Goals

ESG Today

Global asset management firm AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced today that it will begin including ESG targets in the incentive compensation packages for senior executives, including goals focused on reducing the carbon footprint of investment portfolios. The compensation policy will apply to approximately 400 senior executives at the firm, and focus primarily on portfolio decarbonization, with 75% of the ESG portion of deferred compensation tied to targets to reduce carbon intensity in

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Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide – it didn’t have to

Renew Economy

New study offers a stark reminder that an energy system highly reliant on fossil fuels perpetuates energy-security risks and accelerates climate change. The post Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide – it didn’t have to appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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IKEA to Support Suppliers’ Switch to 100% Renewable Energy

ESG Today

IKEA announced a significant expansion of its program to support its suppliers in accessing renewable energy, rolling out the initiative to ten new markets, as part of its goal to address supply chain emissions and work towards 100% renewable energy across its value chain. Addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from production forms a major part of IKEA’s commitment to become climate positive – reducing more emissions than the value chain generates – by 2030, with supply chain emissions accou

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Will concentrated solar finally have its day in the sun?

Renew Economy

Vast Solar’s Craig Wood on why concentrated solar power can finally have its day in the sun, plus its Port Augusta project and NY listing plans. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Will concentrated solar finally have its day in the sun? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Barclays to End Financing for Oil Sands Companies

ESG Today

UK bank Barclays announced a new policy significantly limiting its financing activities for some emissions intensive energy sectors, including ending financing for oil sands companies and projects, and accelerating its phase out of financing for coal-powered generation for clients in OECD economies. Sustainability-focused groups, however, said that Barclay’s new commitments did not go far enough to address the emissions impact of its financing activities.

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“No time to waste:” Networks warn of delays for EVs, rooftop solar and batteries

Renew Economy

Networks say putting emissions reduction into grid objective will be useless without a rapid change in the rules, and could delay upgrades for solar, EVs and batteries. The post “No time to waste:” Networks warn of delays for EVs, rooftop solar and batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Renewables industry should engage community colleges to address labor shortage: development official

Utiliity Dive

Renewable energy developers must meet registered apprenticeship requirements to qualify for certain Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, but they struggle to find workers, a labor and employment attorney said.

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Not Invented, But Scaled Here

Stanford Social Innovation

By Anita Sundari Akella The development sector—whose traditional ways of working are increasingly challenged by global crisis, conflict, and climate change threats that disproportionately impact the poor, women, and girls—has a scaling problem. On one hand, social enterprises and other small innovative organizations can be an engine for conceptualizing, designing, testing, and validating new solutions to old problems.

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Amid high energy prices, SCE VP, other experts push to reduce California’s reliance on natural gas

Utiliity Dive

The push follows a recent report that found the California Independent System Operator’s energy market saw additional wholesale costs of $3 billion in December.

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Podcast: Inside the CSA’s plan for health device interoperability

Stacey Higginbotham

This week’s show starts off with news from the Connectivity Standards Alliance as Kevin and I talk about the new Health and Wellness Working Group. Then we discuss some of the challenges that people face trying to use Matter devices across multiple platforms. It’s not seamless or easy yet. Also on difficult things, we discuss the challenges of securing the industrial IoT thanks to a new report from Dragos.

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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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For GM, the EV race is a marathon

Utiliity Dive

Despite a slower EV ramp-up, analysts say the automaker’s long-term approach to manufacturing and sourcing could give it a leg up over competitors.

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DHL Enables Customers to Address Scope 3 Emissions for Shipping with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

Logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL Group announced today the launch of its GoGreen Plus service for its international courier division DHL Express, enabling customers to address Scope 3 emissions from shipping through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. DHL’s GoGreen service provides shippers with the option of climate-neutral shipping through investments in internationally recognized climate protection projects to offset emissions generated during transport.

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Rewild the night sky by tackling light pollution says charity

Envirotec Magazine

Chris Packham is urging the public to spend 20 minutes counting stars to help build a crucial national database mapping light pollution. The broadcaster is backing a campaign by CPRE, the countryside charity to rewild the night sky to restore truly dark natural habitats for threatened wildlife. Artificial light pollution is one of the biggest threats to nocturnal creatures, many of which have suffered sharp population declines.

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New ultrafast water disinfection method is more environmentally friendly

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have found a way to use small shocks of electricity to disinfect water, reducing energy consumption, cost, and environmental impact. The technology could be integrated into the electric grid or even powered by batteries.

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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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DC Circuit upholds FERC decision on Broadview solar-battery PURPA project in blow to NorthWestern, EEI

Utiliity Dive

However, the Inflation Reduction Act has blunted the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act’s importance in renewable energy development, experts said.

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Keeping drivers safe with a road that can melt snow, ice on its own

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Slipping and sliding on snowy or icy roads is dangerous. Salt and sand help melt ice or provide traction, but excessive use is bad for the environment. And sometimes, a surprise storm can blow through before these materials can be applied. Now, researchers ave filled microcapsules with a chloride-free salt mixture that's added into asphalt before roads are paved, providing long-term snow melting capabilities in a real-world test.

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Author Talks: The world’s longest study of adult development finds the key to happy living

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Harvard study director Robert Waldinger provides the data-backed answer to what makes people live happier and longer lives and shares the choices anyone can make to start feeling more fulfilled right now.

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U.S. Bureau of Land Management - BLM announces decision for Fervo Energy, Cape Modern Geothermal Exploration Project

Global Renewable News

The Bureau of Land Management has authorized.

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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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The executive’s guide to new-business building

McKinsey Sustainabilty

How to master the most important growth game

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Altus Power - Altus Power, Inc. Announces Closing of 220 MW Portfolio With Funding by Blackstone

Global Renewable News

Altus Power, Inc. ("Altus Power" or the.

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Network automation is being realized in different ways for different needs

Cisco CSR

It’s easy to forget that Cisco ACI , the world’s leading software-defined networking (SDN) solution, was introduced all the way back in 2013.

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Eolus - Eolus Vind AB Year-end Report 1 January-31 December 2022

Global Renewable News

1 October-31 December 2022 Net sales.

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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.