Energy and Cleantech Council

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Earlier this week, Greenwire (subscription required) had an interesting story about the role that EPA’s estimate of the cost to comply with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule played in the politics and judicial review of the rule. There are many who argue that we simply cannot afford the cost to reach a zero carbon economy.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As environmental concerns take center stage, it’s essential to recognize that even seemingly small actions contribute to a larger narrative. Dedicating time to research eco-friendly tips and strategies can illuminate the vast possibilities available for an environmentally conscious relocation.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 25, 2020

But over the past decade, a devastating combination of forces has pummeled the industry, from cheap natural gas and the falling cost of renewables to growing public pressure to respond to the climate crisis.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In terms of industrial impacts on the environment, one of the biggest culprits is the packaging material and accessories that tag along with products. We all know how important and urgent it is to reduce our environmental impact. Recycled plastic, apart from its environmental benefits, is also fantastic for the brand’s image.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Renewable energy sources are rapidly displacing uneconomic and environmentally dangerous fossil fuels and nuclear power — even faster than FERC had anticipated just a half-year ago.”. Tags: natural gas Power Generation cost of renewable energy federal energy regulatory commission (FERC) murray energy

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. Finding the solution through innovative technology.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 4, 2021

Until very recently, investor demands regarding environmental impact largely have focused on the climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions. Most investors and companies still don’t put a price tag on natural capital, or the cost of losing it, and biodiversity becoming a top "theme" only means people have begun talking about it.

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Business Green

MARCH 15, 2022

A government grant scheme offering businesses thousands of pounds off the price tag of electric vans and trucks has been extended by a further two years, in a move Ministers expect to support the purchase of tens of thousands of greener vehicles. tonnes to 4.25 tonnes, with vans weighing up to 4.25 tonnes able to claim the £5,000 grant.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The fallout of those campaigns, according to the complaint, was a long delay in climate action that has come at an increasingly unbearable cost to Chicago residents — particularly in its low income neighborhoods and communities of color. That is why we are seeking to hold these Defendants accountable.”

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

For PM monitoring, Alphasense has developed a range of Optical Particle Counters (OPC), a technology providing high accuracy at a relatively low cost. Alphasense differentiate themselves from lower cost products in the quality of the data they deliver. and PM10 (PM4.25 is also optional). up to 2,000 ?g/m3 g/m3 of PM2.5)

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It can bring cost-savings through decreased utility bills and wastage, improve employee morale and health (and in turn, their commitment), and demonstrate to customers and partners that you’re taking strides to be environmentally and socially responsible. Switch All Lighting to LEDs. Strive for Zero Waste Break Rooms.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Duke Energy has detailed the various paths its utilities in the Carolinas could take over the next 15 years, a choice that will determine how quickly Duke cuts its carbon footprint and how much it will cost. ” Looking at the price tags. But in the high-wind and no-new-natural-gas scenarios, those costs increase to between $7.5

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In the world of business, sustainability innovation can be defined as the process of evolving old business models and creating new ventures that realize economic value and generate positive environmental and social impacts simultaneously. Even Smog Armor’s packaging is designed to be as sustainable as possible.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“Greenwashing involves companies either misleading consumers about the green credentials of a product or service, or misleading consumers about the environmental performance of a company as a whole.” – Dr. Aoife Brophy , Research Lecturer at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency , composting isn’t much better than sending food to the landfill. Because source reduction has such strong economic benefits, the sustainability aspect gets to tag along. According to Dang, Phood can save up to 10 percent on annual food costs. . According to the U.S. Pull Quote.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Despite heat pumps offering well-documented operational and emissions savings compared to gas boilers, the cost of buying and installing such systems has long been seen as a barrier to mass adoption by the UK public. per cent of the nation's GDP, according to the report.

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Mosaic

MAY 18, 2021

The truth is that the best, energy-efficient options tend to cost more. When asked, “What is the willingness of your clients to pay for green/environmentally friendly products,” they found that nearly 60% are either “willing to pay a little more” or “are willing to pay a lot more.”. Energy Efficiency Beyond the Cost of Repairs.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2020

Environmental DNA: HIFI is optimising molecular techniques that detect DNA left behind in river water by resident fish. However, the extent of the problem is not fully understood and gaps in our knowledge prevent the identification of adequate, cost-effective mitigation measures. This is referred to as environmental DNA or eDNA.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And the costs, financially and otherwise, are quickly becoming untenable. Just imagine what 2° or 3° or 4° will look like, and how much it will cost. It placed the price tag at up to 10.5 snowstorm within 48 hours. And we’re only at 1°C of increased global temperature rise. We may not have to wait terribly long to find out.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Surging demand for offshore wind power from states running from Massachusetts down through Virginia has driven up the cost of development zones to record levels. The industry is anxiously awaiting the auction of more such zones in 2020 off the coasts of New York and California. Big win for Bridgeport.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Elon Musk claims Tesla engineers have achieved a "major breakthrough" in battery technology, which he predicts could dramatically cut production costs, boost the range of electric vehicles and accelerate the shift towards renewable electricity. What this enables us to do is to realise a new trajectory in the reduction of battery costs.".

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

CDP is the global environmental non-profit organization whose annual report is widely recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. It is inspiring to hear what our customers and vendors are doing to minimize their environmental impact. billion in fuel costs and 134 million tons of air pollutants.

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Grist

JUNE 2, 2023

Peters, who had never even heard of PFAS before, emailed Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection for more information. But the city and the state environmental agency hadn’t thought much of it, since the contamination, at a combined 200 parts per trillion, or ppt, was not thought to be at a level that was harmful to human health.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labour's Party Conference kicked off yesterday, with the new tag line 'A Fairer, Greener Future' on prominent display, and the opening policy announcement coming in the form of a commitment to deliver a net zero emissions power system by 2030, a full five years earlier than the government's current 2035 target date.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Although the economy is restoring to an extent but an exponential escalation in the biomedical waste generation has posed severe persisting health hazards and environmental threats. IoT succor cities truncate frequency of bin collections, cut carbon emissions, and grossly diminish waste management costs. [8]. 11, 2021). [2]

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 19, 2022

Quicker, proactive reactions mean that maintenance costs can be surgically targeted. And this is a bit of the fallacy that tags along when we talk about the ubiquitous smart grid. There’s a need for cost-effective, scalable monitoring solutions across distribution transformers.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The E-Transit van will be available starting in late 2021, will cost "less than $45,000" and will have a range of 126 miles. Delivery companies such as Amazon, FedEx, and UPS are rapidly electrifying last-mile delivery vans in a bid to reduce carbon emissions, maintain strong sustainability-focused brands and save money on fuel costs.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“Greenwashing involves companies either misleading consumers about the green credentials of a product or service, or misleading consumers about the environmental performance of a company as a whole.” – Dr. Aoife Brophy , Research Lecturer at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, released a comprehensive cleanup plan for the waterway. But environmental health experts have specifically called into question the EPA’s proposal to raise acceptable levels of benzo(a)pyrene, or BaP, and similar compounds in the Superfund’s sediment. AP Photo / Elaine Thompson.

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Business Green

MARCH 13, 2023

Published last week, the report - titled 'Solutions to Meet the Need for Feed' - warned that animal feed remains a blindspot in many of the discussions around how to reduce the environmental footprint of the farming industry. As such, farmers are starting to address sustainability issues "almost as a tag-along", according to Dierenfeld.

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Business Green

MARCH 13, 2023

Published last week, the report - titled 'Solutions to Meet the Need for Feed' - warned that animal feed remains a blindspot in many of the discussions around how to reduce the environmental footprint of the farming industry. As such, farmers are starting to address sustainability issues "almost as a tag-along", according to Dierenfield.

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Business Green

MARCH 21, 2023

Major new report from Energy Transition Commission concludes bridging the net zero investment gap is a 'manageable macroeconomic challenge' How much will it cost to build a net zero emission economy? It may or may not be possible to deliver on net zero targets, they argue, but how much will it all cost?

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

At least one public transit agency — Montreal’s public rental bike system, Bixi — pulled Pathways’ advertisements as they didn’t align with Bixi’s environmental values. billion (CAD) price tag by 2030 to fund the project. The Cold Lake project’s total cost may actually be as high as $75 billion (CAD). Pathways estimates a $16.5

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Business Green

JANUARY 21, 2021

Supply chain decarbonisation is possible at relatively low cost to consumers, World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group research suggests. In fact, 40 per cent of all emissions could be eliminated with measures that yield savings, or come at abatement costs below €10 per tonne of CO2, it argues.

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Carbon Demand Recycled materials Investment 70

AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Related: 10 ideas for zero-waste gift wrapping It creates a huge environmental problem. The Wrappily storefront even has gift tags. Shop Wrappily on Amazon + Wrappily Images via Wrappily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commissions at no cost to you. This creates a very short supply chain.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

Here’s the interesting part – our focus is on green companies, those committed to environmental stewardship and conservation. Let’s unravel this financial package together and discover why investing your dollars into these environmentally-friendly entities may potentially make your financial portfolio greener too.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The plan is to be reviewed next Spring, but the government indicated the price freeze could stay in place for up to two years with the price tag expected to reach up to £150bn. No amount of shale gas from hundreds of wells dotted across rural England would be enough to lower the European price any time soon.".

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