The Environmental Blog

MAY 8, 2020

Fortunately, the invention of solar lighting has greatly contributed to maintaining our surroundings. Solar street lights emit negligible heat and are free of harmful chemicals that serve as hazards both for the public and the environment. Solar Lighting Promotes Environmental Sustainability. Solar Lighting Is Cost-Efficient.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Due to interconnection delays, Minnesota utilities plan to replace their fossil fuel generators with utility-scale solar in Integrated Resource Plans. But that diminishes distributed scale solar prospects. to hold on to their current transmission reservations at locations where fossil fuel units are generating.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 3, 2021

In late 2020, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission asked the state’s electric and gas utilities to discuss what infrastructure projects they had in queue that could be accelerated to support the COVID-battered economy. Both types of solar are competitive.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

On the other hand, climate-controlled environments enhance the well-being of the birds and reduce energy usage by optimizing temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Energy Consumption Modern poultry farms have taken substantial strides in energy conservation. Poultry farms are also using renewable energy.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 2, 2021

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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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Gansu Wind Complex, China The Gansu Wind Complex stands as a testament to China’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. Unveiling the Giant: Gansu Wind Complex The Gansu Wind Complex is one of the world’s largest wind power installations, covering vast expanses of the Gansu Province in northwestern China.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

They do this by assisting companies in finding ways to cut down on energy usage. They introduce processes that help companies to increase productivity while burning less fuel. They also encourage moving all operations over to clean energy sources like solar, wind, or hydroelectric. 3) Space Capital Management.

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 9, 2021

Since rooftop solar became possible, electric utilities have struggled to incorporate it into their outdated business model. In recent years, this lag in utility recognition has become increasingly problematic, risking the health, environmental, and financial impacts of over-investment in large fossil fuel power plants.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

AUGUST 11, 2022

5060 ), titled An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, into law on Thursday August 11, 2022. See our related blog post covering the transportation policies implemented by this climate act. Reduction of Fossil Fuels. Electric Grid. Governor Baker signed the climate bill ( H.5060 Offshore Wind.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The shared goal of the golfing industry is to offer a sustainable course to the community that is managed with a focus on water conservation, energy conservation, alternative energy usage and pollution prevention. Water Management – Use effective irrigation and drainage to minimize water usage. Reduce how often you mow.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 13, 2021

The rate solar system owners can earn for selling energy back to the grid (Feed in tariff) has fallen significantly in the last 2-3 years in line with decreasing wholesales prices. In fact in many states, the wholesale cost of electricity moves into negative prices in the middle of the day when rooftop solar system generation peaks.

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

How much energy do we need and where do we need it? Summary - The world needs 384 TWh of energy per day, of which 87% comes from fossil fuels. Energy is needed in 3 sectors, to do 3 things (3x3 rule). The things we need energy for (applications) are heating, transport and electricity.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 2, 2020

US tech giants have faced criticism for continuing to work with fossil fuel giants such as Chevron and ExxonMobil, despite their own ambitious climate commitments. All of them are using their artificial intelligence prowess and analytics power to help companies such as BP, Chevron and ExxonMobil continue exploration and extraction.

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Defend Our Future

AUGUST 14, 2023

Catching up with the Community Organizing Fellows While Defend Our Future’s campus ambassadors are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, our community organizing fellows have been hard at work with our partners to engage community members to build a future free from fossil fuels. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been up to!

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Defend Our Future

JULY 11, 2023

Catching up with the Community Organizing Fellows While Defend Our Future’s campus ambassadors are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, our community organizing fellows have been hard at work with our partners to engage community members to build a future free from fossil fuels. Let’s take a look at what they’ve been up to!

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 20, 2023

An energy trade association that represents and promotes gas boilers and manufacturers is behind a barrage of negative press attacking heat pumps, DeSmog has learned. Much of the media coverage about heat pumps features Mike Foster, a former Labour MP and the chief executive of the Energy and Utilities Association trade body.

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Business Green

AUGUST 6, 2020

This weekend will see the anniversary of the UK's first major power cut for over a decade. The systemic failings seen on August 9 2019 led to trains stuck on lines, nearly a million people without power and, of course, quick finger-pointing in a bid to make political points. Over-sensitive.

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Land biomass can be divided into four distinct groups suitable for energy production: wood and processing waste, agricultural crops and waste materials, food, yard and wood waste in garbage, and finally animal manure and human sewage. Biomass, powered by nature. I mean, how can some trees power industrialized nations?

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Peter Thiel declared the cleantech sector — solar panels, wind turbines, and more — a “disaster” in 2011. But today, the solar industry employs 174,000 people , more than Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter combined , and job growth is 20 times higher than the rest of the U.S. Let’s look at each in turn.

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Defend Our Future

JUNE 19, 2019

And of course, we were sporting our Defend Our Future T-shirts, making the statement that we support our representatives who pledge to advance the transition to 100% clean energy. Renewable Portfolio Standards : Adopted by states or corporations and requires that a certain percentage of electricity comes from renewable sources.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All of them are using their artificial intelligence prowess and analytics power to help companies such as BP, Chevron and ExxonMobil continue exploration and extraction. “We will be relying on fossil fuels for some time.” “We will be relying on fossil fuels for some time.”

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As a category, ClimateTech encompasses technologies that are traditionally marketed as clean, green or sustainable and are intended to reduce emissions and overall resource consumption while making our use of energy more efficient overall. Costs savings are the result of more efficient equipment and lower energy usage.

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Grist

MAY 18, 2021

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.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

By Logan Atkinson Burke, Alliance for Affordable Energy, and Marriele Mango, Clean Energy Group. Like Hurricane Katrina and numerous storms before it, Hurricane Ida demolished Louisiana’s outdated, fossil-fuel-dependent energy system. Three weeks later, 38,000 remained without power. Fossil-Fuel Failures.

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Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 2, 2020

How to (possibly) create the largest zero-emission vessel in the world Summary - This blog sketches a vision on how to convert the largest crane vessel in the world - Sleipnir - owned by Heerema Marine Contractors, to a zero-emission vessel. Once again, we will (and we must ) transition from fossil fuels to into a zero-emission world.

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

How to divert energy flows from fossil to renewable using electricity and biomass Summary - Up to 20% of our energy needs could be met by sustainably harvested biomass, in particular food and agricultural waste, as well as manure. In part II we learned that the world needs 435 TWh of energy per day. Or is there?

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AutoGrid

JULY 27, 2023

Electricity demand is expected to grow more rapidly with accelerated electrification across the building and transportation sectors. With increased frequency of extreme weather events, and the simultaneous retiring of aging fossil fuel power plants, an expected peak capacity shortfall can only grow over the next decade.

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 22, 2019

It was during a “CO2 Conference” in Rotterdam and I was listening to a presentation about “the Energy Transition”. Every single one of them stated that the energy transition is difficult. The complexity of the energy transition is enormous.” And what does “Final Energy” mean? Have you ever wondered why we use energy?

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Examples include energy engineers, environmental attorneys, urban planners, water resource engineers, wildlife conservationists and environmental researchers. Energy Manager. Energy managers focus on the operations and functions that require power. Project Leader, Program Manager.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

While these measures have not yet been finalized, or even formally proposed, they will likely include the following options, among others: installation of zero-emission truck charging/fueling stations; installation of rooftop solar; and purchase and use of zero-emission yard trucks. Endnotes. [1]

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

While these measures have not yet been finalized, or even formally proposed, they will likely include the following options, among others: installation of zero-emission truck charging/fueling stations; installation of rooftop solar; and purchase and use of zero-emission yard trucks. Endnotes. [1]

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 17, 2022

From switching to renewable energy suppliers to retrofitting workspaces and conducting energy audits, the tips we give are to be used as guidance, along with your carbon footprint report, to help you develop a carbon-neutral strategy. . 1: Switch to a renewable energy supplier . 3: Increase efficiency of office lighting.

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AutoGrid

MARCH 15, 2023

What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)? By Peter Asmus, Director of Strategic Marketing Buzzwords are popping up in the new energy landscape, and chief among them is the term “virtual power plant” or VPP. Back in 2012, most VPPs did not include energy storage whereas today, storage is often viewed as a fundamental building block.

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Mr. Sustainability

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

How do we transition from fossil-based oil towards a sustainable future? This blog reveals why we are addicted, and provides a possible methadone that is needed to transform the transportation, buildings and industry sector. Don’t agree on the assessment or the different pathways to get rid of fossil fuels?

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