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Market operator explains why the lights won’t go out with wind, solar and storage

Renew Economy

MARCH 19, 2024

The federal Coalition insists the lights will go out in transition to wind and solar. The post Market operator explains why the lights won’t go out with wind, solar and storage appeared first on RenewEconomy. AEMO has now released a video explaining why they won't, following CSIRO's defence of science.

“Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds

Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2024

The post “Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds appeared first on RenewEconomy. Gina Rinehart-backed gas company wants Australian government to stop reducing demand for gas and to include it in capacity investment scheme.

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Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule

Renew Economy

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule appeared first on RenewEconomy. Consistent with AEMO's own modelling, our new analysis reconfirms there is no material electricity reliability gap for NSW if Eraring closes on schedule.

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AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The post AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive appeared first on RenewEconomy. How do you know when the tide is turning on climate and renewables? When the fossil fuel scare campaign lurches back into gear.

Fossil fuels

Australia’s biggest coal plant can close in 2025 and lights won’t go out. Here’s how

Renew Economy

JULY 17, 2023

Fossil fuel lobby and mainstream media are agitating for an extension of Eraring on grounds it is needed to “keep the lights on." The post Australia’s biggest coal plant can close in 2025 and lights won’t go out. This is a massive furphy and a bad idea. Here’s how appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds appeared first on RenewEconomy. AGL digs into the "blackout" scare campaign to defend the pace of coal closures ahead of a crucial shareholder meeting next week.

Cannon-Brookes wins board battle, but AGL chair still convinced lights will go out in 1.5° scenario

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

AGL now has four new directors who support a rapid green transition, but the company chair is still convinced the lights will go out if we keep to the Paris target. The post Cannon-Brookes wins board battle, but AGL chair still convinced lights will go out in 1.5° scenario appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Megacities out-shine the moon in coastal environments says first quantification of artificial light at night

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), the University of Plymouth and the University of Strathclyde developed a comprehensive optical model that includes solar (daylight and twilight), lunar and ALAN data sources alongside seasonal and tidal changes in light distribution.

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Reuse hub for lighting launches

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Lighting and circularity expert Recolight has launched the Recolight Reuse Hub, described as a new digital marketplace for lighting: an online platform to facilitate the donation of new and used lighting products and equipment. It shows our commitment to encourage and facilitate reuse in the lighting industry.

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Philadelphia skyline to go dim in favor of migrating birds

Inhabitat - Innovation

MARCH 17, 2021

The Lights Out Philly program is an initiative that seeks to save the lives of migratory birds by dimming artificial lights or turning them off entirely. Starting April 1, the skies of Philadelphia will stop shining so bright, all for a good cause.

“Put yourself at the forefront of the sustainable lighting revolution”: September event

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Circular economy and lighting expert Recolight trails a forthcoming event that aims to equip participants with an understanding of new regulations in the sustainability sphere. The lighting industry is facing a complex and broad scope of regulations and standards that will impact product design, manufacture, distribution, and use.

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Report says smart lampposts can assist Covid response and recovery

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

These 21st century lamp columns go beyond street lighting by incorporating sensors that can receive and transmit information about crowd density, and even the body temperature of individuals. A street lighting London expert said: “It’s simply about putting lights on the ground to either make people stand there or make people avoid it.

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Plant Lights and Environmental Conservation

The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

A notable trend gaining momentum in this arena is the employment of plant lights. Gaining traction as an environmentally conscious alternative, these lights promise a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Central to this green movement are LED grow lights, a monumental leap in farming tech.

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Largest energy company in the US is monopolizing solar power

Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 22, 2021

An investigation carried out by Floodlight and the Miami Herald has found that the leading energy company in the U.S. The investigation says Florida Power & Light, the largest energy company in the country, is pushing policies that will overturn the current rooftop solar power reward program.

Solar Power

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A bright idea for recycling rare-earth phosphors from used fluorescent bulbs

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recycling facilities collect glass and mercury from thrown away fluorescent bulbs, but discarded lighting could also supply rare-earth metals for reuse. In discarded fluorescent lighting, mixtures of rare-earth-based phosphors, the substances that contribute to a light’s color, are found in a thin coating inside the bulb.

Recycling

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Chitty-chitty-pop-bang! Are noise cameras ready to tackle UK traffic?

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Speed cameras: Lessons learned in this space are informing the roll-out of noise cameras Noise camera technology is ready to be deployed for monitoring urban traffic, according to a number of firms developing it. Over a three-month period it handed out 163 £100 fines and 69 warnings, to noisy drivers.

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To keep going during these difficult times, remember to float

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Turns out these big feet of mine, size 13 with fallen arches, propel me beautifully through the water. Our big leg muscles require a lot of oxygen, so we run out of gas quickly. A couple of years ago, desperate for fitness and community, I joined the master’s swim program at my local pool. So, you can keep going. So much to do.

Energy

Energy Energy Sustainability Health

5 Online Tools That Can Help You Lead A More Sustainable Life

The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

Living in the digital age, it can be quite the task to take some time out from a packed schedule and go out of your way to ensure that your lifestyle is a sustainable one. Enel X is one of the leading energy transformation companies out there that helps create a sustainable environment at both a personal and commercial level.

Sustainability

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Jade brings green space and passive design to Kuwait

Inhabitat - Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2021

Jade is a multi-level residential building located in a high-density area of Salmiya, Kuwait, where architects on the project say existing multi-unit housing suffers from “lack of identity, insufficient natural lighting, lack of accessible green and communal spaces, ineffectively planned apartments, inadequate parking, etc.”

Save on Your Energy Bill with These Fun Household Activities

The Environmental Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Yelling at the kids for leaving the lights on when they leave the room is hardly fair when you continually fail to fix the doors and windows that leak the outside into your house, and your energy-guzzling climate control efforts to the outside. That is a lot more expensive than the lights. Get out of the House. Again, not fun.

Energy

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20 new electric vehicles driving onto the scene in 2022

Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Technology is advancing at the speed of light. As the new year approaches, production lines are rolling out a variety of new options at all ends of the EV spectrum, from luxury rides, to trucks, to recreational vehicles.

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5 Important Reasons to Recycle Your Lightbulbs

The Environmental Blog

JULY 4, 2022

There are lots of commercial lighting recycling services that can help streamline this process and make it simple and easy. Some lights contain mercury, such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), which are very common. Light Bulb Materials Can Be Reused. Reduced Environmental Contamination. LED Upgrades.

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Biohybrid alchemy: Transforming wastewater contaminants into chemicals

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Semiconductor biohybrids, which combine efficient light-harvesting materials and living cells, have emerged as an exciting possibility for those seeking to use solar energy to produce chemicals, say the authors of this new study. Conventional chemical manufacturing relies on energy-intensive processes. By engineering a strain of V.

Pollution

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This lovely lampshade is made from cabbage

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 10, 2020

Veggie Lights are just that — lamp shades made out of red cabbage leaves.

SET awards honour five start-ups in the fields of climate protection and energy transition

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The 15 finalists were selected out of a pool of 570 applications across 90 countries, and presented their innovations to an international jury of energy sector experts. As a result, EcoG enables building a viable business model out of EV charging.

IoT

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Inspiring Eco homes

The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The amount of glazing you need is dependent on the temperature, light and sun levels in the location. LED lighting. Natural light. Healthy Homes’ focus on air quality, warmth, acoustics and natural light. Check out these stunning eco homes for design inspiration. Rainwater harvesting. Greywater collection.

Greywater

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Fossil fuel drilling scheme faces High Court challenge

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

Good Law Project is supporting the action being brought by the local council and campaign group, Protect Dunsfold, against the Government which gave the project the green light. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, the local MP, was against the project at the time and spoke out against the Government’s intervention.

Fossil fuels

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Sustainable to-go packaging for restaurant chain Wagamama

Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The chain's ramen bowls can now be taken to-go with stackable bowls that keep crispy squid fresh while keeping excess materials out of the process. The familiar Wagamama gray has been replaced with a natural, light sandy color to reflect the move toward natural, sustainable materials.

Packaging

Packaging Sustainability Recycling Recycling

Seattle to install curbside Level 2 public chargers on request

Charged

MAY 24, 2022

To address this problem, local utility Seattle City Light has launched a service that will install public Level 2 chargers at curbside locations throughout the city. Seattle City Light will install, own, operate and maintain the EV chargers. City Light is selecting charger locations through an opt-in process.

Transportation

Transportation Investment

Energy Insiders Podcast: Smarter grid means a cleaner grid

Renew Economy

APRIL 5, 2023

Meanwhile, new NSW energy minister worries about lights going out. Energy Efficiency Council's Rob Murray-Leach on landmark report on new ways of thinking about the grid. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Smarter grid means a cleaner grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Energy

Energy Energy

1 4 Dioxane Removal From Water For Global Life Sciences Company

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Client: Global Life Sciences and Consumer Care Company The client had faced questions from many customers as to their use of 1,4-dioxane, in the light of US regulation changes. Result The client is now looking to roll out full scale plants at their US sites. To find out more, visit their website.

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Foxconn invests in light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies

Charged

APRIL 15, 2024

US light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies has secured an investment from Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn. The company’s first SmartWheels-powered EV, the FLOW, will have 180 cubic feet of space and a range of approximately 200 miles.

Technology

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AEMO spent $130m on emergency reserves to keep lights on in coal dependent states

Renew Economy

AUGUST 11, 2022

AEMO reveals that $130 million was spent in the last year on emergency reserves to ensure the lights didn't go out in the country's two most coal dependent states. The post AEMO spent $130m on emergency reserves to keep lights on in coal dependent states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Farewell Liddell: What to expect when Australia’s oldest coal plant closes

Renew Economy

APRIL 12, 2023

Closing Liddell is unlikely to cause the lights to go out. Rather, the demise of ageing and unreliable coal plants offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The post Farewell Liddell: What to expect when Australia’s oldest coal plant closes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Government

Neighbors can influence your decision to buy solar panels, study shows

TechXplore

AUGUST 30, 2023

An EPFL study carried out in Vaud Canton has shed light on the factors that can prompt people to buy solar panels. It found that having neighbors with solar panels plays a significant role, alongside more well-known influences, such as our social circle.

Powder uses sunlight to disinfect contaminated drinking water

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Conventional water-treatment technologies include chemicals, which can produce toxic byproducts, and ultraviolet light, which takes a relatively long time to disinfect and requires a source of electricity. Then we carried out the disinfection test on the Stanford campus in real sunlight, and within 60 seconds no live bacteria were detected.”

Recycling

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YMCA Flexes Power-Saving Muscles with Budderfly’s Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service

altenergymag

MAY 27, 2021

YMCA of Southwest Kansas has selected Budderfly to upgrade its lighting and HVAC units—at no out-of-pocket expense and Budderfly providing 100% of the capital, equipment and installation—to transform the YMCA for better energy efficiency.

HVAC

HVAC Energy Energy

Oomph’s new Powerstream mobile rapid DC charger

Charged

MARCH 11, 2024

It operates as a DC in/DC out mobile energy storage device, and can be mounted in the back of a light commercial vehicles (LCV) or manually wheeled around. The Powerstream is suited to either temporary or permanent deployment. According to Oomph, the unit recharges as fast as it discharges energy.

Energy Monitor

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States can vote out Fluorescent tubes over LEDs

Green Living Guy

AUGUST 12, 2022

Vote Out Fluorescent Vermont is phasing out fluorescent tube lights over LEDs. The post States can vote out Fluorescent tubes over LEDs appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Vermont is doing this because it reduces costs, greenhouse gases and mercury pollution. But in commercial living it is two dollars cheaper.

Pollution

New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

This matter influences many processes in rivers and lakes, including nutrient cycling, carbon storage, light absorption, and food web interactions – which together determine ecosystem function. Our approach can, and is, being rolled out across the UK,” said Tanentzap.

Pollution

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Good for Business: Energizing SMB Customer Satisfaction

Bidgely

APRIL 29, 2024

Extending Success from Residential to SMB Customers Building on this residential HER program success, the utility set out to achieve similar benefits for its commercial customers. “In We pushed out communications that were not necessarily traditional energy efficiency messages. But now our reports go out twice a month, automatically.

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Latest designs for new £57m climate resilient West Sussex school released

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A planning application was submitted in August, which set out an ambitious sustainability agenda of climate resilience and Net Zero requirements, integrated into the design, including ultra-low carbon emissions, an acute focus on energy efficiency, insulation, on-site energy generation and zero use of fossil fuels in the running of the building.

Resilience

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Solar superior to nuclear for powering Mars mission

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

This required modeling and accounting for a number of factors, such as how gasses and particles in the atmosphere might absorb and scatter light, which would affect the amount of solar radiation at the planet’s surface. Nearer the equator, solar wins out; nearer the poles, nuclear wins.”. tons versus about 9.5 tons for nuclear power.

Biotechnology

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First Scotland-wide drugs and microplastics test of rivers launched

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Environmental scientists at The James Hutton Institute have launched the first nation-wide drug and microplastics test on Scotland’s rivers to help shed light on the increasing mix of pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastics entering our waters. The River Dee (image credit: The James Hutton Institute).

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Market operator explains why the lights won’t go out with wind, solar and storage

“Lights out:” Gina Rinehart-backed gas company warns of “death knell” without taxpayer funds

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Stick to the plan: Lights won’t go out when Eraring closes on schedule

Webinars

AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive

Australia’s biggest coal plant can close in 2025 and lights won’t go out. Here’s how

AGL resorts to “lights will go out” threat as pressure on board builds

Cannon-Brookes wins board battle, but AGL chair still convinced lights will go out in 1.5° scenario

Megacities out-shine the moon in coastal environments says first quantification of artificial light at night

Reuse hub for lighting launches

Philadelphia skyline to go dim in favor of migrating birds

“Put yourself at the forefront of the sustainable lighting revolution”: September event

Report says smart lampposts can assist Covid response and recovery

Plant Lights and Environmental Conservation

Largest energy company in the US is monopolizing solar power

A bright idea for recycling rare-earth phosphors from used fluorescent bulbs

Chitty-chitty-pop-bang! Are noise cameras ready to tackle UK traffic?

To keep going during these difficult times, remember to float

5 Online Tools That Can Help You Lead A More Sustainable Life

Jade brings green space and passive design to Kuwait

Save on Your Energy Bill with These Fun Household Activities

20 new electric vehicles driving onto the scene in 2022

5 Important Reasons to Recycle Your Lightbulbs

Biohybrid alchemy: Transforming wastewater contaminants into chemicals

This lovely lampshade is made from cabbage

SET awards honour five start-ups in the fields of climate protection and energy transition

Inspiring Eco homes

Fossil fuel drilling scheme faces High Court challenge

Sustainable to-go packaging for restaurant chain Wagamama

Seattle to install curbside Level 2 public chargers on request

Energy Insiders Podcast: Smarter grid means a cleaner grid

1 4 Dioxane Removal From Water For Global Life Sciences Company

Foxconn invests in light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies

AEMO spent $130m on emergency reserves to keep lights on in coal dependent states

Farewell Liddell: What to expect when Australia’s oldest coal plant closes

Neighbors can influence your decision to buy solar panels, study shows

Powder uses sunlight to disinfect contaminated drinking water

YMCA Flexes Power-Saving Muscles with Budderfly’s Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service

Oomph’s new Powerstream mobile rapid DC charger

States can vote out Fluorescent tubes over LEDs

New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects

Good for Business: Energizing SMB Customer Satisfaction

Latest designs for new £57m climate resilient West Sussex school released

Solar superior to nuclear for powering Mars mission

First Scotland-wide drugs and microplastics test of rivers launched

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