May, 2025

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A Cisco Strategy To Support Clean Energy

3BL Media

Tech and energy have a complex relationship. One the one hand, tech innovation can help energy grids and power generation become more efficient and secure. On the other, the rapid adoption and development of emerging technologies is increasing power consumption. Cisco is approaching the issue from multiple angles. It begins with Ciscos net-zero goals and expands to include everything from circularity and smart grids to more energy-efficient products and investments in new solutions like wave pow

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Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue lays out plans for a 2.1 GW wind project to help eliminate use of gas and diesel at its iron ore mines by the end of the decade. The post Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Canada‘s largest battery storage farm just opened – and it’s Indigenous-led

Corporate Knights

This is not your average plot of southwestern Ontario farmland. In May, a 10-acre tract of land in Haldimand County officially turned into Canadas largest grid-scale battery storage facility, and one of the largest in the world. Now, 278 lithium-ion battery units are drawing and storing surplus power from Ontarios electricity grid, doubling the provinces energy storage capacity to 475 megawatts and providing a bolstered electrical backbone to surging demand.

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Quantum Networking: How Cisco is Accelerating Practical Quantum Computing

Cisco CSR

Just as Cisco helped build infrastructure for the internet, we’re now creating quantum networking technology that will be the foundation for the quantum internet, making quantum computing practical years ahead of current timelines. Our approach could accelerate impactful quantum computing and networking applications from decades away to just 5-10 years.

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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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Google to Back Three New Advanced Nuclear Projects

ESG Today

Google announced today the launch of a new collaboration with South Carolina-based nuclear project developer Elementl Power, including an agreement to invest in three advanced nuclear energy projects. The agreement comes as Google and its tech giant peers increasingly turn to nuclear energy to help address the growing emissions impact of their rapidly expanding data center footprints.

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From protection to promotion: The new age of industrial policy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Government subsidies, investment incentives, and other industrial-policy actions have almost quadrupled since 2017. Heres how business leaders can navigate the impact of industrial policy on their markets.

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What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops?

Renew Economy

New report from the IEA reveals that Australia's methane emissions are wildly underreported. The bubble's going to pop - so why not shift to honest reporting. The post What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Santiago has figured out how to electrify city buses, fast

Corporate Knights

In public debates about reducing transportation-related carbon, transit agencies typically sit on the side of the angels, and many have pressed their advantage with pledges to replace their diesel bus fleets with zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Yet progress has been halting because of cost, technical issues around charging and the pervasive caution of transit managers.

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Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative

Green Project Management

Theyre the projects no one wants to talk about. They drag on quietly in the backgroundover budget, out of step with strategy, and somehow still alive in the system. No ones championing them anymore, but no ones pulled the plug either. They take up time, resources, and headspace, yet deliver little in return. These are […] The post Killing Zombie Projects: A Sustainability Imperative appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants

Renew Economy

Analysis finds emissions from Woodsides Burrup Hub gas expansion would be greater than the combined emissions from all of Australias coal power stations. The post New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia’s coal plants 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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NSW pitches first “urban” renewable zone based around rooftop PV, batteries and EVs

Renew Economy

NSW is pitching state's first "urban" renewable energy zone in the Illawarra, in a new approach to the transition that focuses on rooftop PV, home batteries and EVs. The post NSW pitches first “urban” renewable zone based around rooftop PV, batteries and EVs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carbon offsets to be dumped as energy giant concedes they don’t “undo harms” from fossil fuels

Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia to dump use of carbon offsets after acknowledging they "do not prevent or undo harms" caused by burning fossil fuels. The post Carbon offsets to be dumped as energy giant concedes they don’t “undo harms” from fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states

Renew Economy

Electric homes are far more efficient than those that rely on fossil gas, and cleaner and healthier too. But they will require storage to avoid surges in peak demand. The post Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery

Renew Economy

South Australia - regarded as the world's most advanced renewable grid - has added a seventh big battery, with seven more to join soon as they finish construction. The post South Australia, the world’s most advanced renewable grid, adds seventh big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Forrest and key CIS projects win big as NSW grants grid access to giant wind, solar, and battery facilities

Renew Economy

Some of the country's biggest wind and solar battery facilities will be built in NSW central west after state awards grid access rights to more than 7 GW of projects. The post Forrest and key CIS projects win big as NSW grants grid access to giant wind, solar, and battery facilities appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Seven massive spinning machines to support grid in first major renewable zone

Renew Economy

Siemens wins highly lucrative contract to install seven syncons - huge spinning machines that do not burn fuel - to support rollout of wind and solar projects in NSW. The post Seven massive spinning machines to support grid in first major renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages

Renew Economy

Report shows ageing Victoria coal plant was hit by unplanned outages for one-third of 2024, underscoring urgent need for shift to firmed renewables. The post Ageing coal plant “limping” to retirement, with alarming number of unplanned outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Murray Watt’s climate masterclass: How to destroy the planet while pretending to save it

Renew Economy

Watt's North West Shelf approval exposes the deeper dysfunction at the heart of Australian environmental governance: where the laws are weak, the incentives perverse, and real power lies with the fossil fuel lobby. The post Murray Watt’s climate masterclass: How to destroy the planet while pretending to save it 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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China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project

Renew Economy

China has switched on its first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station, a 200MW/400MWh facility. The post China switches on first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment?

Renew Economy

Australia has said no to Trumpism, no to nuclear and no to a vision of a country in perpetual fear. A triumphant Labor government must now rise to the occasion. The post Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia is about to see a step change in its renewable transition strategy

Renew Economy

New tech, soaring transmission costs, poor management of social licence issues, and new power to the people is forcing a rethink about Australia's renewable energy plan. The post Australia is about to see a step change in its renewable transition strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups

Renew Economy

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say. The post Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups 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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LNP reverses approval of Brookfield-backed wind farm in stunning about-face

Renew Economy

Queensland wind farm celebrated as the first to be approved by newly elected LNP government becomes the first to be retrospectively rejected using extraordinary planning powers. The post LNP reverses approval of Brookfield-backed wind farm in stunning about-face appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Queensland LNP approves huge, giga-scale wind farm after putting it on ice at start of year

Renew Economy

A massive Queensland wind farm proposal that was put on ice by the newly elected Liberal National Party government at the start of the year has been given all-clear. The post Queensland LNP approves huge, giga-scale wind farm after putting it on ice at start of year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved

Renew Economy

A solar and battery project proposed for the site of the country's oldest open pit coal mine has been approved, with conditions. The post Contested Hunter Valley solar and battery project next to shuttered open pit coal mine is approved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar farm with four-hour battery wins state development approval, awaits federal decision

Renew Economy

A 90 megawatt solar farm and four-hour big battery proposed for construction on cattle grazing land in NSW has won state development approval. The post Solar farm with four-hour battery wins state development approval, awaits federal decision 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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How electricity meters distort the role of rooftop solar generation

Renew Economy

On-site consumption of PV output is invisible to the meter, and shows up as a reduction in electricity consumption. Does this matter? Yes, it does. The post How electricity meters distort the role of rooftop solar generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Turnbull sells two pumped hydro storage projects to help AGL switch from coal to renewables

Renew Economy

A company owned by Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull has sold nearly 1.4 GW of 10-hour pumped hydro energy storage projects to major Auustralian gentailer AGL. The post Turnbull sells two pumped hydro storage projects to help AGL switch from coal to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Neoen gets federal all-clear to build its first wind farm in Western Australia

Renew Economy

Neoen's plan to build its first wind farm in Western Australia get waved through both state and federal environmental assessment processes, paving the way for development. The post Neoen gets federal all-clear to build its first wind farm in Western Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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S.A. Liberals who first pushed 100 pct renewables – then went nuclear – reverse course after poll wipeout

Renew Economy

South Australia Liberal Party, who set the state's first target of 100 pct "net" renewables, and then backflipped to nuclear, has changed its mind again. The post S.A. Liberals who first pushed 100 pct renewables – then went nuclear – reverse course after poll wipeout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.