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Media brief: The impact of clean stimulus measures on the U.S. economy following the 2008 downturn

Clean Energy Canada

Through media briefs, we aim to provide journalists with useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Following the 2008 financial crisis, countries around the world put together stimulus packages with varying emphasis on clean energy. working in the clean energy sector.

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Uruguay’s green power revolution: rapid shift to wind shows the world how it’s done

The Guardian: Energy

Stung by the 2008 oil price spike, Uruguay now produces up to 98% of its electricity from renewables. Demand for energy in the country had grown by 8.4% the previous year and household energy bills were increasing at a similar rate. Can other countries follow suit? Uruguay imports its oil, so it had a problem.

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83. The rising tide of Electric Shipping - Redefining Energy podcast

Energy Central

Lofty goals are out there: “The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set an ambition to reduce the carbon intensity of emissions from shipping by at least 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2050, compared with 2008 levels. To achieve this, the shipping industry needs to unite in taking urgent action.”

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The Energy Act 2023: What it is, what it means and when it will take effect

Envirotec Magazine

Eleni Diamantopoulou is Practice Development Lawyer (Energy) at Womble Bond Dickinson. Eleni Diamantopoulou writes The Energy Act 2023 (the Act) is finally here. Energy Storage : The Act brings the missing clarity that was blocking investment by adding a clear definition for energy storage.

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Global Energy Trends From The 2023 Statistical Review Of World Energy

R-Squared Energy

As I indicated in the previous article , BP has turned over publication of the annual Statistical Review of World Energy to the Energy Institute (EI). Overview The newest Review shows the world remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy needs, even as renewables like solar and wind continue rapid growth. growth in 2021.

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How to value solar plus storage

GreenBiz

"Solar plus battery storage can provide value in two ways: first, energy reliability for customers during emergency power outages, and second, during non-emergencies, to help the grid balance demand and generation," said Dawn Weisz, chief executive of California utility MCE, during a breakout session at last week’s virtual VERGE 20 event. .

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Heineken cheers CO2, water and clean energy progress on sustainability goals

Business Green

Heineken has toasted further progress against its green goals for carbon emissions, clean energy, and water consumption over the past year while simultaneously boosting profits worldwide. A third of the firm's electricity and 13 per cent of its thermal energy now comes from renewables, the report shows.