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Proterra and Komatsu partner to electrify underground mining machines

Charged

Commercial vehicle OEM Proterra is collaborating with construction and mining equipment specialist Komatsu to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. Komatsu plans to develop prototype machines this year, and expects to begin commercial production in 2022.

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Innovative drilling tech at the forefront of Finland geothermal project

ThinkGeoEnergy

A few weeks ago, a geothermal project at the site of waste incineration plant by Lounavoima set a new record with the drilling of a thermal well to a depth of 2008 meters. Using the GMTracker DTH data-logging software, well drilling data collected, monitored in real-time, analyzed, and reported.

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ComEd’s Favorable Regulatory Treatment for Grid Investments Comes Under Fire

GreenTechMedia

The consumer watchdog group says that should start with reforming the regulatory structure set in place by 2011’s Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA). The workings of the 2011 Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act. EIMA was framed by ComEd and its backers as providing certainty to recovering the costs of a $2.6

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South Carolina’s Past Failures and New Policies Contribute to a Brighter Future for Solar and Battery Storage

Renewable Energy World

By Shelley Robbins, Clean Energy Group. In those states, where clean energy is now gaining a stronger foothold, valuable lessons can be found. Actions by these states to change the direction of energy policy are a powerful confirmation that clean energy is a viable, cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.

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'No plan nor meaningful delivery': MPs slam government's 'woefully inadequate' domestic energy efficiency plans

Business Green

A report published this morning by the select committee warns the UK's legally enshrined target to achieve net zero emissions will "hit a roadblock" unless urgent action is taken to improve the energy efficiency of the UK's homes, which are responsible for 19 per cent of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions and 30 per cent of energy use.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.