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EU closer to enforcing rules on methane emissions in the energy sector

Envirotec Magazine

A coal power plant In Poland. The EU looks ready to enforce new regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions in the energy sector, for the first time. On 15 November, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation aimed at tracking and reducing methane emissions in the energy sector.

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Tasmania reaches 70% smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

Tasmania’s energy minister Nick Duigan has reported that 70% of residential and business customers now have a smart meter. This is in line with the state government target of 100% rollout to homes and businesses by the end of 2026 and well in advance of the national target of 2030. Have you read?

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Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers

GreenBiz

Businesses are reaping the environmental and social benefits of providing electric vehicle charging for employees. Last fall, a research team from PGS conducted a study on workplace electric vehicle charging practices. Optimize energy management. Source from renewable power.

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Cars instead of cables: V2G’s potential to enhance a flexible energy system

Smart Energy International

Although the electrification of road transportation represents a significant challenge to our energy systems, adding pressure on power grids at the national and local levels, V2G provides immense potential as a source of flexibility to support the energy system of tomorrow, explains Francesco Nobili of Charles River Associate (CRA) Energy.

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Washington state legislature passes 2030 target for gas vehicle phase-out

Charged

The Washington legislature has voted to set a target for ending the sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2030. billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package, will now go to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. The Governor vetoed a similar bill in May 2021 because of an amendment that tied the EV goal to a road usage charge.). (The

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'First of its kind': Landsec and Schneider Electric team up to develop pioneering net zero office

Business Green

Developer is working with energy management firm to streamline energy efficiency on The Forge development in Bankside. Landsec is teaming up with energy management giant Schneider Electric to develop what they claim will be the UK's "first" net zero office at a site in South London, the two firms announced yesterday.

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion. billion a year by 2030 from improved motor efficiency and reduced electricity use.