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AEMO to model “extremely rapid” green energy switch, even as transmission costs soar

Renew Economy

JULY 27, 2023

It also releases new "conceptual" transmission map, even as costs rise. The post AEMO to model “extremely rapid” green energy switch, even as transmission costs soar appeared first on RenewEconomy. AEMO to model "extremely rapid" switch to renewables, but dials down green hydrogen exports.

Energy transition: How to combine great renewables resources with even better policies

Renew Economy

MAY 16, 2022

Despite being in the grip of an "energy war," Europe mostly provides the renewables policy framework Australia should aspire to. The post Energy transition: How to combine great renewables resources with even better policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A new report suggests early pricing prediction models have consistently underestimated how far the costs of renewable energy might fall and the benefits of an accelerated switch to clean energy.

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Iberdrola Goes Big on Renewables — Even Wind Energy Where It Dominates

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Iberdrola Goes Big on Renewables — Even Wind Energy Where It Dominates appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Iberdrola aims to be carbon-neutral by 2040 in all areas of its operations: Scopes 1,2, and 3.

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Lenoir City Schools Achieve Energy Savings of 29% After Comprehensive Energy Upgrades Through Trane Collaboration - Even Through Record Heat Wave

3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2022

million in energy savings annually, 42% higher than expected. 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Trane ® - by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator - is pleased to share that the Lenoir City School System in Lenoir City, Tennessee, has achieved a total energy savings of nearly $1.6 SOURCE: Trane Technologies.

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How To Build No-Cost On-Site Solar & Battery Storage Projects

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s energy landscape, on-site energy solutions like solar panels and battery storage provide valuable benefits, helping organizations reduce energy costs, drive sustainability goals forward, and even leverage energy flexibility to unlock revenue.

Queensland smashes demand records in heatwave, and solar eats coal’s lunch again

Renew Economy

JANUARY 22, 2024

Queensland smashes demand record in heatwave, as energy minister hails the role of solar - even as it ate into the coal industry's lunch-bag. The post Queensland smashes demand records in heatwave, and solar eats coal’s lunch again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar will dominate grids around the world – even without ambitious new climate policies

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Solar energy combined with storage is expected to become the cheapest option for generating electricity in nearly all regions worldwide by 2030. The post Solar will dominate grids around the world – even without ambitious new climate policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Australia takes another bold leap into deep green energy future

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Now, it's about to take an even bolder leap into a deep green energy future through its hydrogen jobs plan. The post South Australia takes another bold leap into deep green energy future appeared first on RenewEconomy. South Australia is leading the world on the integration of wind and solar.

Coastal Second Harvest Food Bank Awarded Grant From Duke Energy Foundation

3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. Many food banks have experienced unprecedented demand in the last few years,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “We

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Rooftop solar takes an even bigger bite out of diminishing coal pie: But can it be controlled?

Renew Economy

AUGUST 31, 2023

Amid all noise about the energy outlook, AEMO revealed two fascinating graphs showing how renewables are fundamentally changing the nature of the grid. The post Rooftop solar takes an even bigger bite out of diminishing coal pie: But can it be controlled? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Insiders Podcast: The climate crisis and the energy transition

Renew Economy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Berkeley Earth’s Robert Rohde discusses the latest climate science and whether even 2°C is achievable. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The climate crisis and the energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: All the renewable and storage news from the first few weeks of 2024.

“Seismic shift:” Energy crisis helped wind and solar stretch cost advantage over fossil fuels

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Solar and wind costs have fallen by up to 90 pct in last 12 years, and even in 2022 huge growth in China meant that global average costs remained stable. The post “Seismic shift:” Energy crisis helped wind and solar stretch cost advantage over fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global 'stilling': Is climate change slowing down the wind?

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This ‘stilling’ could impact wind energy production and plant growth and might even affect the Gulf Stream, which drives much of the world’s climate. As carbon dioxide levels rise and the Earth’s poles warm, researchers are predicting a decline in the planet’s wind speeds.

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AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit

Renew Economy

JUNE 15, 2023

AGL to fast-track Liddell battery and reveals another three as it updates its plans to shift from being country's biggest polluter to green energy. The post AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There's a big climate cost to failing to recognize Indigenous sovereignty

Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In December, a federal judge found that Enel Green Power, an Italian energy corporation operating an 84-turbine wind farm on the Osage Reservation for nearly a decade, had trespassed on Native land. Department of Energy. If you’re going to develop energy in the U.S. If you’re going to develop energy in the U.S.

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Accelerating renewable energy buildout faces big hurdles, even with Inflation Reduction Act: developers

Utiliity Dive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“It's really important that everyone understand how contingent that capacity expansion is going to be on state-level decision making,” said Tyler Norris, Cypress Creek Renewables vice president of development.

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“Farcical:” Wind industry in shock as NSW guidelines say no to new wind projects

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Wind industry in shock over new NSW planning guidelines, which could kill new projects - even in renewable energy zones. Talks are being sought with the state Labor government. The post “Farcical:” Wind industry in shock as NSW guidelines say no to new wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Strategizing an Effective Renewable Energy Portfolio

GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2022

Organizations of all sizes are increasing their renewable energy programs in pursuit of decarbonization and net-zero goals. But even with renewable targets in place, many organizations don’t know where to start or the best path to get there.

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Climate goals and the collateral damage from Putin’s war

GreenBiz

MARCH 7, 2022

It's not just the refugees or even the energy crisis in the making. The Russians are wreaking havoc on the climate agenda.

Origin-backed Octopus Energy to spend $30 billion on offshore wind projects

Renew Economy

JULY 25, 2023

“We’ve got big plans to invest in even more of these big fans to help wean ourselves off polluting gas," says Octopus Energy CEO. The post Origin-backed Octopus Energy to spend $30 billion on offshore wind projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Queensland to hit 50 pct renewables two years early, but warns energy wars only just begun

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Queensland says it will meet its renewables target two years early, and state ownership means it can keep coal plants running or in reserve if needed, even if they are losing money. The post Queensland to hit 50 pct renewables two years early, but warns energy wars only just begun appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

Corporate Knights

MARCH 20, 2023

But our latest analysis turns up another important benefit: this switch will see most Canadian households spending less on energy compared to today. Electric motors are more than twice as efficient as combustion engines at converting energy to motion. While renters often pay energy bills, landlords choose heating systems.

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An Innovative Approach to Resilience in Public Facilities

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

After experiencing a devastating outage, government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, decided to invest in energy infrastructure that would remain on, even when the grid went down. Download the story to learn how they did it

Atlantic City Electric - Atlantic City Electric Offers Important Energy Saving Tips and Energy Assistance Information for Customers During Cold Snap

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Company encourages customers to take steps to manage energy use and seek energy bill assistance if needed Winter is officially here. As even colder temperatures can be expected through the com.

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How to value solar plus storage

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The crisis has turbocharged interest in systems that deliver power even when the grid is down. It’s no secret that the cost of solar energy has plummeted. Even rooftop solar, installed on homes or commercial buildings, is close to par with power from conventional sources such as natural gas peaker plants, coal and nuclear. .

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“Not fast enough:” AEMO says renewable pipeline is huge, but stuck at the gates

Renew Economy

JUNE 19, 2023

AEMO says the green energy transition is not happening fast enough to meet 2030 targets, even though it says it is connecting projects "as quickly as we can." The post “Not fast enough:” AEMO says renewable pipeline is huge, but stuck at the gates appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy Insiders Podcast: How big will offshore wind be?

Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2023

Corio CEO Jonathan Cole on big turbines and even bigger offshore wind plans. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: How big will offshore wind be? Matt Kean and busted coal. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Can aluminium be used as ultra long term storage for renewable energy and heat?

Renew Economy

AUGUST 22, 2022

Research group is looking at how aluminium can be used to store renewable power as energy and heat - for months or even years. The post Can aluminium be used as ultra long term storage for renewable energy and heat? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Singapore’s Vena Energy joins rush to Australia offshore wind with Gippsland project

Renew Economy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Singapore's Vena Energy is the latest to reveal interest in Australia's first offshore wind zone, and there may be even bigger players to come. The post Singapore’s Vena Energy joins rush to Australia offshore wind with Gippsland project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Not the right time for Labor to be hairy chested on climate and energy, says Bandt

Renew Economy

MAY 26, 2022

Greens leader urges Labor government to abandon "hairy chested" approach to climate and energy, even if it does secure a majority in the House of Reps. The post Not the right time for Labor to be hairy chested on climate and energy, says Bandt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Innargi - Geothermal energy is going to make district heating in Skanderborg and Hørning even greener

Global Renewable News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As the first consumer-owned district heating.

Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO

Renew Economy

JULY 10, 2022

Wind and solar are still clearly cheapest form of new energy, even with storage and transmission, latest CSIRO report says. Cutting emissions goes hand in hand with lower costs. The post Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO appeared first on RenewEconomy.

To fight inflation, get a heat pump

Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In multiple really big ways, electrification can truly be anti-inflationary,” since it holds energy costs steady for 20 years once clean energy devices have been installed, said Griffith, founder of Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia. “In But to get that transition done, Canada will have to pick up the pace.

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Hydrogen in the gas grid is a dumb idea – very dumb

Renew Economy

AUGUST 23, 2022

Blending green hydrogen into residential gas supplies is dumb on many levels, but a new report says it would send home energy costs skyrocketing even higher. The post Hydrogen in the gas grid is a dumb idea – very dumb appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s last coal holdout surrenders to the green energy revolution

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Even Queensland, the state seen as the last hold out, has now mapped its exit. The post Australia’s last coal holdout surrenders to the green energy revolution appeared first on RenewEconomy. The pace at which the defense of coal is falling by the wayside is extraordinary.

Energy Insiders Podcast: Wind, solar and storage win transition race

Renew Economy

JULY 12, 2022

CSIRO’s Paul Graham discusses latest GenCost report and its conclusions that, even at 90 per cent share, wind and solar are cheapest and smartest options. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Wind, solar and storage win transition race appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How Canada's LNG could hurt – not help – Asia's green transition

Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

as a global climate solution, with some industry boosters even going so far as to call Canada’s supply of the fossil fuel the “cleanest in the world.” A report commissioned in 2022 by an Alberta government organization called the Canadian Energy Centre concluded that “Canadian LNG would ultimately help to lower emissions in Asia.”

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Entergy Arkansas’ Continuous Energy Improvement Initiative Saves Businesses Money

3BL Media

MARCH 4, 2024

March 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Arkansas businesses are receiving thousands of dollars in incentive payments and saving even more than that in energy usage by participating in Entergy Arkansas' Entergy Solutions Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) initiative. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., million kilowatt hours. million kilowatt hours.

Ontario - New Ontario Clean Energy Registry Will Make Province Even More Attractive for Investment

Global Renewable News

JANUARY 26, 2022

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International Energy Agency - Methane emissions remained stubbornly high in 2022 even as soaring energy prices made actions to reduce them cheaper than ever

Global Renewable News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The IEA's Global Methane Tracker shows the.

Spot the Robot Dog Helps Humans Inspect Nuclear Power Plant

3BL Media

MAY 6, 2022

Oconee Nuclear Station’s robot is one of the latest ways Duke Energy uses innovative technology to generate cleaner energy that’s affordable, reliable and safe. SOURCE: Duke Energy. Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station has a new dog. It's extremely easy to operate, even up and down stairs," Meldrum said.

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Green hydrogen has a leakage problem that may cancel out some of its climate gains

Renew Economy

AUGUST 7, 2022

Hydrogen has emerged as the great white (or green) hope of the clean energy transition due to its potential use in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries like shipping, steel production, and even transport. These sectors are tricky to electrify.

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How Duke Energy Manages EV Charging, Helps Customers Save

3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2024

By Virginia Brown As Duke Energy strengthens the electric grid to be more resilient and reduce outages, the company is offering money-saving programs to customers while ensuring it can handle the increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. That’s when he learned of Duke Energy’s EV Off-Peak Credit program. plus holidays and weekends).

AEMO to model “extremely rapid” green energy switch, even as transmission costs soar

Energy transition: How to combine great renewables resources with even better policies

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Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought

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Iberdrola Goes Big on Renewables — Even Wind Energy Where It Dominates

Lenoir City Schools Achieve Energy Savings of 29% After Comprehensive Energy Upgrades Through Trane Collaboration - Even Through Record Heat Wave

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Queensland smashes demand records in heatwave, and solar eats coal’s lunch again

Solar will dominate grids around the world – even without ambitious new climate policies

South Australia takes another bold leap into deep green energy future

Coastal Second Harvest Food Bank Awarded Grant From Duke Energy Foundation

Rooftop solar takes an even bigger bite out of diminishing coal pie: But can it be controlled?

Energy Insiders Podcast: The climate crisis and the energy transition

“Seismic shift:” Energy crisis helped wind and solar stretch cost advantage over fossil fuels

Global 'stilling': Is climate change slowing down the wind?

AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit

There's a big climate cost to failing to recognize Indigenous sovereignty

Accelerating renewable energy buildout faces big hurdles, even with Inflation Reduction Act: developers

“Farcical:” Wind industry in shock as NSW guidelines say no to new wind projects

Strategizing an Effective Renewable Energy Portfolio

Climate goals and the collateral damage from Putin’s war

Origin-backed Octopus Energy to spend $30 billion on offshore wind projects

Queensland to hit 50 pct renewables two years early, but warns energy wars only just begun

Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

An Innovative Approach to Resilience in Public Facilities

Atlantic City Electric - Atlantic City Electric Offers Important Energy Saving Tips and Energy Assistance Information for Customers During Cold Snap

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“Not fast enough:” AEMO says renewable pipeline is huge, but stuck at the gates

Energy Insiders Podcast: How big will offshore wind be?

Can aluminium be used as ultra long term storage for renewable energy and heat?

Singapore’s Vena Energy joins rush to Australia offshore wind with Gippsland project

Not the right time for Labor to be hairy chested on climate and energy, says Bandt

Innargi - Geothermal energy is going to make district heating in Skanderborg and Hørning even greener

Integrated wind and solar still cheapest, and green hydrogen costs falling fast: CSIRO

To fight inflation, get a heat pump

Hydrogen in the gas grid is a dumb idea – very dumb

Australia’s last coal holdout surrenders to the green energy revolution

Energy Insiders Podcast: Wind, solar and storage win transition race

How Canada's LNG could hurt – not help – Asia's green transition

Entergy Arkansas’ Continuous Energy Improvement Initiative Saves Businesses Money

Ontario - New Ontario Clean Energy Registry Will Make Province Even More Attractive for Investment

International Energy Agency - Methane emissions remained stubbornly high in 2022 even as soaring energy prices made actions to reduce them cheaper than ever

Spot the Robot Dog Helps Humans Inspect Nuclear Power Plant

Green hydrogen has a leakage problem that may cancel out some of its climate gains

How Duke Energy Manages EV Charging, Helps Customers Save

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