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Biden Administration Bans Fossil Fuel Usage In Federal Buildings

R-Squared Energy

Department of Energy has finalized a rule banning fossil fuels from new and renovated federal buildings. The Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule, mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, mandates a phased reduction in fossil fuel usage in these buildings.

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? Methane monitoring goes stratospheric #185

Climate Tech VC

Responsible for nearly a third of global warming and a quarter of global energy, methane matters.   In deals this week $145m for lithium extraction, $52m for methane emissions detection, and $40m for sustainable aviation fuel.   This list is far from representative of the biggest methane MRV players.

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15 Expert-Approved Earth Day Tips for Going Green at Home

Green Business Bureau

Going green starts at home, and while separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin is a great first start, there are more steps you can take to be less wasteful and reduce your carbon footprint. We have reduced a lot of plastic waste at our home by switching to refillable shampoo, conditioners, hand wash, and dishwashing liquids.

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Carbon Mapper Launches Satellite Program to Pinpoint Methane and CO2 Super Emitters

Planet Pulse

In addition, the Carbon Mapper consortium announced its plan to deploy a ground-breaking hyperspectral satellite constellation with the ability to pinpoint, quantify and track point-source methane and CO 2 emissions. These home-grown satellites are a game-changer. In short, if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. .

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Simple Actions You Can Take Today for a Greener Tomorrow

Hydrogen Fuel News

In our quest to lead more sustainable lives, the sheer volume of information and advice can be overwhelming. Choosing Sustainable Energy Another actionable step towards a greener future involves considering how the energy you use is produced. The Power of Reusables Single-use plastics are a notorious environmental hazard.

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Energy Provisions In The Inflation Reduction Act

R-Squared Energy

Let’s discuss the energy provisions in the bill. Before reading through the bill, I like to get a feel for the kinds of energy programs it addresses. Before reading through the bill, I like to get a feel for the kinds of energy programs it addresses. 1 billion grant program to make affordable housing more energy efficient.

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Utilities Are Buying Pricier ‘Responsible Gas.’ But for What Climate Benefit?

DeSmogBlog

As part of its “Sustainable Gas Program,” the Virginia-based private utility wanted to purchase what it calls “Next Generation Natural Gas.” The Growing Market for Methane Management At the heart of the issue is methane, the main ingredient in natural gas and an extremely powerful greenhouse gas, especially in the short term.