Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. This new emphasis on sustainable construction has created a robust green building and production network which is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S.

Construction 148

Construction Sustainability Waste Waste 148

ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Among the deals signed is an investment of Ksh 75 billion (approx. Investments will also be made on other renewables – Ksh 15 billion in a wind farm project, and Ksh 8 billion on a solar energy project. The agreement also promotes the manufacture and use of hydrogen electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.

Investment 97

Investment Geothermal power Electric vehicle Construction 97

Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Global motion technology company Schaeffler plans to expand its US operations with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. Construction of the new facility will begin in mid-2024, and is expected to be complete in the third quarter of 2025.

Automotive 113

Automotive Investment Construction Electricity 113

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

investment in research projects which aim to help build a stronger supply chain of the critical minerals used widely in electronics and industry. The project aims to be part of a low-carbon decommissioning programme that allows for the retrieval of the Rare Earth Elements used in their construction.

Investment 162

Investment Recycling Recycling Innovation 162

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Scottish Renewables and the British Hydropower Association have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister calling on the UK Government to urgently support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage, including pumped storage hydro (PSH). Make the UK a more favourable investment destination. These payments reached £1.94

Investment 130

Investment Hydropower Government Electricity 130

Charged

JUNE 15, 2023

The new facility will reportedly employ one hundred workers, and will produce 1,000 electric buses annually. The project focuses on reducing energy consumption and recycling, making use of high-performance construction materials, intelligent LED lighting and rainwater reuse. Source: Iveco Group

Electricity 138

Electricity Recycling Recycling Construction 138

The Environmental Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

The construction industry is one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions , playing a huge role in climate change. The effects of construction on the environment are immense from mining precious resources, extracting materials, and destroying habitat. Air Quality.

Construction 195

Construction Pollution Climate change Waste 195

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

Whether it be a new building or an existing building, the LEED certification process offers a rating system for all different types of construction. This article is meant to focus on the LEED certification checklist for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C). The various levels are as follows: Certified: 40-49 points.

Building Energy Monitoring 148

Building Energy Monitoring Construction Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 148

Smart Energy International

MARCH 12, 2024

Elia-owned German transmission system operator 50Hertz is looking to invest €20.7 50Hertz, a Berlin-based system operator, announced their investment intention in response to the increasing amount of renewables coming online, resulting in increased demand for transmission capacity. ” In 2023, 50Hertz invested €1.7

Investment 59

Investment Construction Electricity Demand 59

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced two separate loans of €462 million and €190 million for Poland’s Enea and Belgium’s RESA respectively for distribution network modernisation.

Energy Monitor 75

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Investment Electricity 75

Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 20, 2021

. — part of a $64 million investment in the company’s Los Angeles facility. The solar project will generate 10% of the brewery’s total electricity use and create 16 new jobs at the facility. Read more: The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore.

Construction 126

Construction Transportation Investment Innovation 126

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 24, 2023

UMC is a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric, an Egyptian industrial group that has a strong presence in Africa, Europe and Asia, and is listed on the Egyptian stock exchange in Cairo. Since 2012 the EBRD has invested more than €11 billion ($11.7

Energy Monitor 59

Energy Monitor Investment Building Energy Monitoring Africa 59

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is investing €450 million ($473.9 million) to provide battery supply of 9GWh to power 200,000 electric vehicles produced by Renault annually from 2025. The investment will be used for a gigafactory operated by Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) beginning in 2025. million ($355.1

Batteries 64

Batteries Investment Electric vehicle Carbon-neutral 64

ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 30, 2023

New Zealand-based renewable energy company Eastland Generation will be receiving $25 million in long-term lending from the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) to fund the construction of connection assets for the new ~50 MW TOPP2 geothermal plant.

Construction 52

Construction Geothermal power Investment Resilience 52

GreenTechMedia

JULY 13, 2020

Electric models of work trucks, commercial vehicles, and construction machinery are hitting the market in greater numbers than ever before, and policymakers are growing increasingly optimistic about the sector. Power utilities sense big opportunity in the push toward electrification.

Construction 130

Construction North America Policy Transportation 130

ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Enel Green Power (Enel) has announced an investment plant of EUR 3 billion for the geothermal sector in Italy, including the construction of two new plants by 2030 with a total installed capacity of 200 MW. The region of Tuscany currently gets about one-third of its electricity needs from the geothermal power plants.

Investment 98

Investment Geothermal power Construction Electricity 98

Charged

MARCH 27, 2023

The two companies intend to partner on more EV deployments in the future, for which Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement and construction services. Bechtel offers predictable project outcomes across the electric vehicle value chain,” said Justin Britt, General Manager for Electric Vehicles at Bechtel.

Electricity 130

Electricity North America Electric vehicle Construction 130

Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 28, 2021

Florida Power & Light Company announced that construction has begun on the FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center , which is expected to become the world’s largest integrated solar-powered battery system, according to the company. FPL’s investments in battery storage technology directly complement the company’s expansion of solar energy.

Solar Power 129

Solar Power Construction Batteries Natural gas 129

Charged

JUNE 28, 2023

ABB’s Motion Traction division offers a range of products for use in passenger railway cars and electric commercial vehicles, including compact converters, auxiliary converters, battery chargers and energy storage systems. Since 2010, ABB has invested $14 billion in plant expansions and improvements in the US, the company’s largest market.

Electric vehicle 104

Electric vehicle Electricity Batteries Construction 104

Solar Industry

AUGUST 23, 2023

Telyon , a Connecticut-based renewable energy development firm, has finalized a strategic investment that will fuel continued growth and execution capabilities of its current and future pipeline of projects across the country. Most importantly, this investment fosters our collective goal to substantially contribute to a sustainable future.”

Investment 98

Investment Energy Energy Electric vehicle 98

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This week we look at a $5 million investment into SparkMeter, which provides grid management solutions tailored to emerging markets, an acquisition from Elia Group signalling their entry into the US and insights into how AI can assist with clean tech investments in a constantly changing market environment.

Energy Monitor 105

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Investment 105

Charged

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Heavy-duty vehicle OEM Caterpillar has invested in Lithos Energy, a California-based producer of lithium-ion battery packs. Caterpillar has been developing its line-up of hybrid and full-electric machines and power generation products for some time.

Batteries 127

Batteries Investment Energy Energy 127

Smart Energy International

MARCH 8, 2024

Despite record investments into power grid expansion to accommodate demand, grid operators Alliander, Enexis and Stedin have reported inefficient capacity to prevent increasing network congestion. According to Alliander, traffic jams will recur on the Dutch electricity network for at least another 10 years. billion ($1.6

Demand 59

Demand Investment Power grid Electricity 59

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Sustainable Construction. Sustainable construction is a strategic development that works to minimize the environmental impact of construction projects and rallies projects that support local communities and employees. Construction and buildings are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions globally.

Construction 78

Construction Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 78

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The round was led by investment firm Energy Impact Partners (EIP), with participation from leading energy and utility players including Equinor Ventures and Edison International. “We’re confident Infravision’s proven technology is the solution for today and for the future of power line construction automation and grid efficiency.”

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Construction 52

Smart Energy International

MARCH 20, 2024

Italian TSO Terna has announced investment plans of up to €16.5 The investment plan covers the period 2024 to 2028, with €2.6 billion) to be invested this year. I am proud to present the Industrial Plan with the highest level of investments in Terna’s history: €16.5 billion ($17.9 billion ($2.8 Terna plans to deliver €15.5

Investment 69

Investment IoT Innovation Technology 69

Business Green

AUGUST 19, 2020

Covid-19 could turbocharge the construction sector's adoption of electrified equipment in order to cut carbon and pollution, according to industry-backed report. Recovery from Covid-19 could accelerate the adoption of technology to help speed up construction processes.". Times of crisis can often lead to rapid change.

Construction 71

Construction Electricity Real Estate Innovation 71

Energy Storage News

MARCH 13, 2024

Rooftop solar and utility-scale energy storage growth in Australia led renewable energy to fulfil almost 40% of electricity supply in 2023.

Construction 112

Construction Batteries Electricity Energy 112

Clean Energy Canada

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These changes reflect the federal government’s commendable efforts to work constructively with stakeholders and find creative solutions that accommodate Canada’s diverse electricity systems. To be effective, the regulations must help establish a clear path to decarbonization for the electricity sector. It’s vital we move now.”

Electricity 77

Electricity Natural gas Government Policy 77

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Swiss TSO Swissgrid invested CHF128.5 The necessary construction measures were initiated in mid-August 2022, with existing electricity pylons and other components being modified. million (US$141.5 million) in H1 2023 in maintenance and modernisation of grid infrastructure to ensure security of supply.

Investment 59

Investment Hydropower Construction Electricity 59

Charged

JANUARY 16, 2023

It currently has in service or on order some 26 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, 10 Ford Mach-E SUVs, 120 electric sedans, 32 electric trucks and 27 electric buses. Nikola is proud to have our Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle be the first Class 8 semi-truck to be added to the City of Los Angeles municipal fleet.”.

Electricity 130

Electricity Carbon-neutral Electric vehicle Transportation 130

Charged

DECEMBER 13, 2021

million US) from Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) as part of a larger investment in building a battery development and manufacturing facility in Nova Scotia. Lithium-ion battery firm NOVONIX has received 1.675 million Canadian dollars ($1.3 Source: NOVONIX.

Investment 117

Investment Asia Lithium Batteries 117

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The oil industry’s search for carbon-free alternatives to fossil fuels has led to many interesting investment decisions over the years. Somewhere high on that list is nuclear fusion, the energy that powers the sun, which has drawn investment from at least three major oil companies. “It’s super, super non-linear.”

Building Energy Monitoring 245

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Investment 245

Business Green

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Lightsource BP is to kickstart construction of a 61MW solar farm in Nottinghamshire next month, marking the renewable energy developer's largest solar project to date in the UK.

Construction 101

Construction Fossil fuels Agriculture Solar Power 101

Charged

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Thursday the company is accelerating its electric-vehicle efforts, pulling forward the schedule on many future launches, and expanding the number of EV models it sells globally to 30 by the end of 2025—a larger number than the dozen future EVs shown to journalists in a no-cameras presentation in March.

Investment 131

Investment Electricity Electric vehicle North America 131

Renewable Energy World

JULY 23, 2021

The electricity will be provided by 28 distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems, designed as solar PV and battery-powered mini-grids. Oikocredit, Triodos IM, and EDFI ElectriFI are acting as the construction financiers for the transaction, providing $9m of financing for the construction phase of the project.

Electricity 144

Electricity Batteries Construction Fossil fuels 144

ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners S.C.Sp (FEIP) has announced further equity investment into geothermal company 85 Degrees Renewable to fully fund the construction of 61.8 FEIP had previously invested in a joint venture with 85 Degrees Renewable , aiming to develop a potential build out capacity of 200 MW.

Investment 59

Investment Carbon-neutral Agriculture Construction 59