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AutoGrid Responds Across the Globe to a Summer Like No Other

AutoGrid

Temperature records were logged across both the northern and southern hemispheres, with nearly 400 new records set. This heat feeds surging demand for electricity and increased strain on already taxed power grids. GW of dirty power plant usage Controlling over 1.1

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GHG Protocol: Scope 1 Emissions Explained

Green Business Bureau

The 2001 GHG Protocol’s guidelines were the first to categorize business GHGs as scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHGs released from the energy purchased by an organization. We will then outline four ways you can reduce direct corporate emissions (scope 1) in your business.

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Europe’s wood pellet market is worsening environmental racism in the American South

GreenBiz

The series is supported by the Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture at Columbia University, and is part of their POWER project. . South, where companies find ample forests, lax business regulations, and ports along the Atlantic coast. South to burn them overseas in its power plants.

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Should Climate Tech Companies Pay For Twitter Subscriptions?

Michael Grossman

You'd think a guy who founded an electric vehicle company and a company that builds solar panels would be all in on helping promote companies pursuing clean technology solutions on one of the world's largest social media networks, right? But as the saying goes, "Business is business."

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

Charged

Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Emporia Energy, which makes an energy management system for homes and small businesses, has launched a new smart Level 2 charger, and plans to offer bidirectional capability soon. The last one I was running is called Concord Energy.

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5 Government Initiatives from Around the World That Are Helping Reduce the Impact of Climate Change

Green Tech Challenge

India’s Plan to Promote Electric Cars The Indian government is preparing a new policy to promote the use of electric vehicles and lessen its fossil fuel consumption. The timelines are still being ironed out, but the initial roadmap is that one-third of India’s petrol and diesel vehicles will have shifted to electric by 2030.

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Home Improvement Month: Thank You to Our Industry Professionals

Mosaic

This month, we’ll share blogs on: How financing know-how can simplify your home improvement business. How contractors can position financing to meet client demands for more energy-efficient upgrades. This also created a log jam for many contractors, with unparalleled waiting lists. Your Partner in Home Improvement Projects.