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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud

GreenBiz

Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector.

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How energy providers can prepare for summer heat with innovative solutions

Renewable Energy World

Last summer’s record heat waves triggered a surge in power demand that maxed out supplies and led to outages across the West. But rising temperatures from climate change are just one challenge. And the state’s last nuclear power plant and numerous coastal gas power plants are facing retirement. ROOT CAUSES.

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Sustainability challenges in agriculture Outdoor agriculture (pasture and cropland) occupies around half of the planet’s habitable land, and so-called modern agricultural practices have enabled the production of increased food volumes at relatively low prices. These challenges are of course exacerbated by climate change.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

EDF + Business

Building Energy Efficiency Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with Companies with high energy footprints are most likely to benefit from the IRA’s credits and deductions for energy saving building technologies. sq ft to sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Climate-Smart Agriculture Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with A broad range of companies within the food sector can use IRA-funded agricultural programs to support their climate goals. Sources: Deloitte Analysis, CDP The IRA adds ~$19.5 Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

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Unlocking the value of energy communities

Renewable Energy World

Local community solar projects enhanced by one-stop shop digital systems are set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition. The History of Civilization is in many ways the History of Energy. The control of energy has been a key – some say the key – factor in geopolitics and capitalism.

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Meet the startup producing oil to fight climate change

Grist

It had been about a year and a half since he left his job at an aerospace company to found a clean energy startup in San Francisco with three of his friends, but the path to success he’d once envisioned had crumbled. Charm would use the same technology, but instead of turning plants into a useful energy product, it would offer a service.