What to Expect in the EPA’s New Lead in Tap Water Rule
NRDC onEarth
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The EPA will soon issue a major new rule to control lead in tap water. We expect it will finally take a big step toward addressing this public health scourge.
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If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
IEEFA's recent research on the cost of building nuclear is detailed and extensively referenced, with the methods laid out transparently. Dismissing it as "cherry-picked" and "nonsense" is not good enough. The post If Peter Dutton has a better understanding of the cost of building nuclear, then let’s see it appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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California Becomes First State to Ban “Sell By” Dates on Packaged Foods
NRDC onEarth
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 660, which bans the use of consumer-facing “Sell By” dates and requires the use of standardized food date labeling terminology, reducing consumer confusion and the environmental and socio-economic impacts of food waste
Nikola’s Q3 Triumph: Unveiling the Strategy Behind Their Record-Breaking Sales
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) Accelerates Growth Amid Record Sales and Strategic Expansions In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles, Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA) has made significant strides, capturing the market’s attention with its robust Q3 performance and strategic growth initiatives. With a notable jump in early trading, Nikola’s recent financial news heralds a promising trajectory for the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck manufacturer.
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
Our response to the B.C. NDP energy plan
Clean Energy Canada
OCTOBER 3, 2024
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the energy-related aspects of the B.C. NDP’s platform : “During his almost two years as premier, David Eby has taken the province’s energy future seriously with a thoughtful approach to planning, affordability, and economy-building. “Compared to other parties, the NDP’s recent energy strategy has the clearest sense of direction and alignment with our changing reality—both its many op
DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning
POWER Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Marking the first-ever revival of a nuclear power plant in the U.S., the Department of Energy (DOE) on Sept. 30 finalized a $1.52 billion loan guarantee to Holtec International to […] The post DOE Finalizes $1.52B Palisades Loan for First-Ever U.S. Nuclear Plant Recommissioning appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Accelera, a Cummins entity, unveils a 500MW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Spain
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In a strategic move to bolster the hydrogen economy, Accelera, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., has officially launched a state-of-the-art 500MW hydrogen electrolyser factory in Guadalajara, Spain. This initiative underscores Accelera’s commitment to driving sustainable energy solutions and marks a pivotal step in Cummins’ broader strategy to expand its footprint in the hydrogen sector.
Australia: Origin withdraws from hydrogen race to focus on renewable energy and energy storage
PV Tech
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Australian utility Origin Energy announced its intention to withdraw from hydrogen and focus on renewable energy and energy storage, citing “uncertainty around the pace and timing of development of the hydrogen market".
Green subsidies may have hidden costs, experts warn
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly, writes a group of scientists and economists. They argue that subsidies can alter market pressures, leading to unintended consequences that not only perpetuate harmful subsidies over time but also diminish the overall effectiveness of those intended to promote environmental sustainability.
Oil and gas waste disposal is endangering drinking water sources
NRDC onEarth
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The oil and gas industry generates massive volumes of dangerous wastewater each day: In 2021, U.S. wells created almost 1.1 trillion gallons.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable records tumble for second day in a row, pushing fossil fuels to new lows
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The instantaneous share of renewable energy in Australia’s main grid has reached new highs for the second day in a row, steadily nudging out fossil fuels in preparation for the day that coal generation might be switched off completely, as occurred in the earlier today. As Joshua Hill writes here, the last coal-fired power generator […] The post Renewable records tumble for second day in a row, pushing fossil fuels to new lows appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Eco-Friendly at 200km/h: Meet China’s New Hydrogen Train
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
China’s CINOVA H2: A Leap in Green Rail Transport China has made a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable rail transport with the debut of its CINOVA H2 hydrogen-powered high-speed train. Showcased at the InnoTrans 2024 trade fair in Berlin, Germany, this innovative train represents a significant step in the global pursuit of greener transportation solutions.
BESS could save EU €9 billion a year in gas costs by 2030, says Ember
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The EU could save €9 billion a year in gas costs by deploying BESS to capture excess wind and solar, according to think tank Ember.
Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow
Canary Media
OCTOBER 2, 2024
DETROIT — In 1913, Henry Ford unveiled the moving assembly line at his Highland Park plant, reducing the time it took to make a Model T from 12 hours to 93 minutes and igniting a revolution in modern manufacturing.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Victoria fast-tracks 360MW solar-plus-storage project under new scheme in Australia
PV Tech
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The 360MW Mortlake solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia, is the latest large-scale renewable energy project to be fast-tracked for development by the state government.
Solar and wind less than half the cost of fossil fuels as price falls continue
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
When compared to fossil fuel and nuclear options, solar PV’s global costs in 2023 were 56 per cent lower, while onshore wind’s costs were even lower. The post Solar and wind less than half the cost of fossil fuels as price falls continue appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Microsoft’s Step into the Hydrogen Trend for Green Data Centers
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Microsoft Pioneers Green Hydrogen Trial in Dublin Microsoft is breaking new ground in sustainable energy with its latest initiative to trial zero-emissions green hydrogen at its data center in Dublin, Ireland. Partnering with ESB, this innovative pilot program will see hydrogen fuel cells deployed to deliver up to 250kW of power to the data center’s power control and administration building over an eight-week period.
Engineers develop solar-powered lithium extraction from brine
TechXplore
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A team of engineers at Nanjing University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new way to extract lithium from briny water.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study
POWER Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […] The post $1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Germany’s mixed record disappoints the climate conscious
Energy Transition
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Despite a record rollout of renewables, expectations for a notably greener Germany have not been met. Environmental think tanks and NGOs are taking their gripes to court to make the German government comply with German law – and the coalitions’ own promises. Paul Hockenos reports.
Coal generators are learning how to shut down for solar in significant boost to renewable switch
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The owner of one of Australia's biggest coal generators has shut down one of its units for six hours in a trial to see how the technology can dance around the huge and growing solar duck curve. The post Coal generators are learning how to shut down for solar in significant boost to renewable switch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Top 3 Reasons to Install a Solar Power Generation System on Your Australian Property
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Embracing Solar Power: Transforming Australian Homes for a Sustainable Future Global average temperatures have been increasing dramatically over the last few years while the Paris agreement of 2016 between nearly every country on the planet attempted to set a two degree Celsius rise in temperature compared with preindustrial levels in order to mitigate the potential for extreme climate events to occur and destabilise human society in the future.
New research unlocks potential of electrochemical separation for water treatment and resource extraction
TechXplore
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed novel technology called electrochemical ion pumping (EIP) that could revolutionize the treatment of water and resource extraction.
Southern California Edison and Ford to reward EV drivers for grid support
Charged
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Ford Motor has teamed up with Southern California Edison (SCE) to compensate EV owners for participating in the utility’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), which aims to enhance grid resilience that also advances vehicle-to-grid integration (VGI). Ford is supporting participation in ELRP through its California Power Response program, which uses its managed charging solution to help reduce load on the grid during times of peak demand by sending power from car batteries to the grid.
Ecuador secures loan from Japan for Chachimbiro geothermal project
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A loan agreement has been signed between the governments of Ecuador and Japan that grants a credit of $43 million to Ecuador to be used for the development of the Chachimbiro geothermal project. The signing ceremony held in the capital city of Quito was attended by Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabriela Sommerfeld, and the Japanese ambassador to Ecuador, Keiichiro Morishita, as well as Minister of Energy and Mines Antonio Goncalves, Minister of Economy and Finance, Juan Carlos Veg
Solar car parks: Australia’s great untapped PV potential
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Putting solar PV shades over available outdoor car parks in Australia could generate 34 TWh of electricity a year, and help charge the growing number of EVs. The post Solar car parks: Australia’s great untapped PV potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Brief: Steering shipping toward a low-carbon future
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: Featured: Industrial Decarbonization How the shipping industry can set sail toward a low-carbon future. Greening fossil-fueled. The post The Brief: Steering shipping toward a low-carbon future appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Hydrogen 3.0 Reality Check – An Insightful Journey into the World of Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Understanding Hydrogen’s Future: Insights from Frank’s “Hydrogen 3.0 Reality Check” Authored by Frank, a seasoned science and technology writer and the editor of The “Futurology Chronicle”, “Hydrogen 3.0 Reality Check” stands as a landmark publication that offers a nuanced, well-researched perspective on hydrogen energy’s role in our sustainable future.
Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds
The Guardian: Energy
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coal Exported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite fossil-fuel industry claims it is a cleaner alternative, according to a major new research paper that challenges the controversial yet rapid expansion of gas exports from the US to Europe and Asia.
EDC secures two geothermal concessions in Indonesia
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Philippine-based geothermal developer and operator Energy Development Corporation (EDC), has been granted surface exploration and drilling rights also known as the preliminary survey assignments plus exploration (PSPE) for two greenfield geothermal projects in Indonesia. Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource awarded the PSPE for the Koto Sani Tanjung Bingkung and Bora Pulu geothermal projects at the 10th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention and Exhibition (IIGCE) hel
Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The largest operating wind farm in Australia has marked a significant milestone with the first export of renewable energy to the national electricity market. The post Australia’s largest operating wind farm sends first power to Sunshine State grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries
TechXplore
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
Microsoft and ESB to launch green hydrogen pilot project in Ireland
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 5, 2024
The tech giant will be providing the zero-carbon emission fuel for a data center in the country Microsoft has announced that through an agreement with ESB, it intends to power its data center in Ireland with green hydrogen. In this way, its electricity will be generated carbon emission-free This represents the first time that green hydrogen fuel cells will be used to generate the electricity needed for powering a data center in Europe.
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