The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

When it comes to implementing recyclable materials, it’s easy to switch to eco-friendly packaging and mailing supplies if your business hasn’t already done so. Also, don’t overlook the power of incentivizing. Renewable energy sources. A business can enjoy a whole host of benefits by using renewable energy.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

There’s a lot of energy underneath homes — if reasonably priced technology can be scaled up to tap its potential. Dandelion Energy hasn’t gotten nearly to that scale yet. On Wednesday, Dandelion raised a $30 million Series B round led by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures to expand on those ambitions.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 8, 2022

Saudi Arabian city Alnama is planning to become a smart zero carbon destination through its smart grid strategy and technologies. As a smart city, Alnama makes use of various technologies and will support start-ups and businesses in its green-technology hub in the hopes of closing the loop between food, water, energy and waste.

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

BNEF downgrades growth forecasts for global solar and battery sectors this year, as markets suffer fallout from escalating pandemic. In addition, the global car market is set to be hit particularly hard by coronavirus impacts - particularly in China - which "will have ramifications for electric vehicles and battery demand", the update added.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Ten years ago, Siemens Wind Power, as it was then known, started playing around with a concept for a thermal energy storage system. By next year, it could be breathing new life into coal power plants that are currently scheduled for a date with a wrecking ball. gigawatts of new coal-fired power capacity since 2006.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 3, 2023

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has reached an important stage in delivering 12 low carbon tech projects, worth a total £41 million ($49 million), across the north of Scotland and central southern England, aiding a green recovery. SSEN’s 12 green recovery projects include: A £2.7 million ($3.2

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

BNEF downgrades growth forecasts for global solar and battery sectors this year, as markets suffer fallout from escalating pandemic. In addition, the global car market is set to be hit particularly hard by coronavirus impacts - particularly in China - which "will have ramifications for electric vehicles and battery demand", the update added.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 22, 2021

Tighter rules on the carbon footprint of new homes in England look set to trigger a fresh boom for residential solar. New homes will be expected to produce 31 percent less carbon dioxide than they do now, according to plans laid out this week , which will require better energy efficiency and being “heat pump ready.”

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sixteen startups joined our community Q4 2023, working on innovations as diverse as low-emission steel production, hydrogen electrolyzers, and lightweight, flexible solar panels. Electricity Ohm Analytics ’ data platform for solar, storage, and broader electrification aggregates a proprietary database of projects in the U.S.

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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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GreenTechMedia

MAY 14, 2020

Two long-delayed energy bills in Illinois that could make or break the state’s nuclear and solar industries have been left in limbo by the coronavirus pandemic. Pritzker asked lawmakers to pass clean-energy legislation this year, but that was before COVID-19 led the General Assembly to stop holding formal sessions.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

Climate change has been linked to carbon emissions, yet another reason for businesses to change. In some regions, lack of access to natural resources and basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Measuring Energy Usage and Savings.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Drinks giant begins work on major new solar energy project at packaging plant in Scotland. Drinks giant Diageo has started work on a major new solar energy project at one of its largest facilities in Scotland, the company announced today. and Scottish-based Emtec Energy, Diageo said.

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Green Market Oracle

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

China burns about half the coal used globally while at the same time it is the leading market for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles. This duality is evident in Shanxi, which is both China's coal mining region and the location of some of the country's largest solar and wind power projects.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Trade body Energy UK becomes latest influential group to endorse plans to shrink electricity bills by reducing the costs paid to legacy low carbon electricity generators.

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Energy and Cleantech Council

JANUARY 5, 2021

The 2050 goal itself had already been adopted by the secretary of energy and environmental affairs under preexisting law. Not surprisingly, many of the levers the new act pulls are embedded within familiar state energy policies. or otherwise shake things up.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Michigan's two big investor-owned utilities, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy, have both committed to meeting state-mandated clean energy targets and retiring coal plants by 2040. The order gives the Detroit-area utility until March 21 to resubmit its IRP, and until April 1 to submit an amended renewable energy plan.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 12, 2022

Energy – How much energy do we use? Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources? Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Products & Packaging – Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Is it hazardous?

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Sunrun

MAY 3, 2018

How To Maintain Your Home Solar System Properly At SunrunTM , we strive to make solar energy accessible to everyone, regardless if you choose to lease or purchase — your solar system still needs proper caring. How Long Do Solar Panels Last? How Long Do Solar Panels Last? 2 They’re incredibly reliable!

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GreenTech Gazette

JULY 6, 2022

The environmental advantages will be obvious, but there are more than a few benefits than you’d be aware of, including: Lowering your energy bills, as many green technologies – such as LED lighting – use less power when in use. Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. IoT Energy-Monitoring Devices. and for how long.

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Business Green

AUGUST 8, 2022

US DIY retail giant publishes annual ESG Report, detailing how it has cut electricity usage by 50 per cent across its portfolio since 2010. It added that it has now managed to cut electricity usage by 50 per cent across its entire US portfolio since 2010 thanks to a raft of energy saving measures.

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2023

With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week confirming financial support to help businesses with their energy bills is set to halve, BusinessGreen explores how businesses can proactively cut their consumption. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme is already on its way out. per MWh for gas when prices move above £107 per MWh.

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Charged

JULY 9, 2020

He formerly served as President Obama’s appointee to a US Federal Commission established to assess emerging energy-focused digital technologies. In the emerging energy marketplace, what’s the best role for non-utility market participants? electric vehicles), stationary energy storage and microgrids.

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

🚗 Vertical: Transportation and Energy investment declined, but remained on top. Redwood Materials received a $2bn loan from the US Department of Energy in Feb 2023. Ascend Elements received a $480m grant from the US Department of Energy in Oct 2022. 2 spot behind Energy Storage, which rose from no.2 2 to to no.1.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 15, 2021

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. What better way to disinfect your home than to use the natural germ-killing power of the sun? 3) Get a home energy score.

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Business Green

JULY 17, 2020

Marsha Willard of Presidio Graduate School reflects on some of the emerging best practices and more businesses embrace the need to provide electric vehicle charging for their employees. Businesses are reaping the environmental and social benefits of providing electric vehicle charging for employees. Optimize energy management.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 21, 2023

Eighteen startups joined our community in the first months of 2023, working on innovations as diverse as an ammonia-based energy system, sneakers made from food waste, and nano-filters that reduce energy consumption in chemical separations. This system has 5x higher system-level energy densities compared to lithium batteries.

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Corporates unlock key opportunities for climatetech deployment at scale, due to their capital, purchasing power, and market access—especially given that climatetech is a largely B2B industry with high capital requirements. Sector: Electricity. Participating startups: WattGlass, QD Solar , ARL-D, HEE Solar , Tessolar.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I was reminded of 'Orange Wednesdays' yesterday by Octopus Energy's update to its 'Octoplus' reward scheme, which is clearly informed by the success of Orange's marketing tie-up, and not just because it also features cinema chain Odeon. The surcharge on new boilers is premature at best, and blatant 'price gouging' at worst.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The idea of the Climate Neutral Certification is a simple one — give businesses the opportunity to identify their carbon emissions and then reduce them and pay for programs that offset them. Climate Neutral helps businesses measure their carbon footprint to meet a uniform standard. Simply look for the label.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a pressing need to reduce carbon emissions and businesses need to be part of the solution. In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Measuring Energy Usage and Savings. Fleet Management Efficiency.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

There is also a pressing need to reduce carbon emissions and businesses need to be part of the solution. In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Measuring Energy Usage and Savings. Fleet Management Efficiency.

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Business Green

AUGUST 15, 2022

Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Downing Street face mounting pressure to ramp up support for energy efficiency and billpayers as autumn draws nearer. Britain's cost of living crisis is getting worse, leaving people scared about how they'll get through the winter," said Starmer.

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Business Green

JUNE 27, 2022

The exclusive supplier of the Wimbledon Championship's iconic strawberries has successfully trialled a new Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which its developer claims could help slash global carbon emissions. Vodafone estimates that the introduction of IoT technology could help agricultural industries save between 2.4

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The government has today promised to accelerate the roll out of low cost renewable projects by shifting the timetable for clean power contract auctions from once every two years to every year. The more clean, cheap and secure power we generate at home, the less exposed we will be to expensive gas prices set by international markets.".

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Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Since the IRA passed, 265 clean energy and manufacturing projects worth $100B+ have been announced. 🔋 Renewables + storage turned out to be price competitive against fossil fuels after Lazard’s Levelized Cost of Electricity analysis included intermittency costs for the first time. Disaster seemed to be everywhere.

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Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors.

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