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IRA Turns 1: Forget Crawl, Let’s Run!

AutoGrid

When fully implemented, the legislation could reduce carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions by 41% by 2030, according to researchers at Princeton University. The IRA also includes tax credits for heat pumps, solar photovoltaic systems, electric HVAC upgrades, water heaters and electric vehicles (EVs).

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How NatWest Group is measuring its working-from-home emissions

Business Green

At the start of 2020, NatWest Group was targetting a 10 per cent carbon emissions reduction to help facilitate its transition to net zero. How do you capture the variables when every colleague has a unique carbon footprint based on their circumstances, lifestyle and contractual working hours? This article was sponsored by NatWest.

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Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy

AutoGrid

Nevertheless, to maximize this opportunity, VPPs need to be adopted at scale, as described in the guidelines for scalable VPP solutions white paper. Many utilities, transmission grid operators and electricity retailers are exploring VPP options as they look to leverage behind-the-meter DERs for systemwide benefits.