Keeping sustainability at the center of large-scale events
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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CharIN praises final NEVI rules for supporting EV interoperability and open standards for charging
Charged
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the final National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Standards and Requirements rule , and so far it appears that there’s a lot to like in the 144-page tome. The document (which the White House described in slightly less verbose terms) contains not only some welcome standards aimed at improving the reliability of public EV charging stations, but also some measures that experts say will encourage EV interoperability and open standards.
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Emerging Leaders: Here's what previous generations of sustainability professionals have missed
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
We asked the next generation of sustainability professionals what their predecessors have overlooked. A common thread running through their responses: Centering environmental justice within ESG strategy.
The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Agents of Impact are convening this week at the Latin America Impact Investing Forum and the Sorenson Impact. The post The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Battery recycling, two ways
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A new corps of startups have different methods, but the same goal: Avoid the environmental and human impacts of lithium mining.
Li-Cycle Receives Conditional Commitment for $375 Million Loan from the U.S. Department of Energy ATVM Program
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
-Supports Li-Cycle’s Rochester Hub, which is expected to be the first source of recycled battery-grade lithium in North America -First support from DOE ATVM Program for a resource recovery facility and sustainable pure-play lithium-ion battery materials recycling company
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How you can use Solar to save on Overhead Costs
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Running a business requires careful monitoring of finances, from what your business brings in monthly to the expenses that cut into the profit pie. Most business owners and operators focus on the cost of labor, materials, and overhead expenses. Your monthly electric bill is one of your business’s costliest overhead expenses. There is a way. The post How you can use Solar to save on Overhead Costs appeared first on U.S.
SQM and Circulor partner to provide end-to-end lithium traceability for the EV battery supply chain
Charged
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Traceability —the ability to document the sources of raw materials and components—is becoming a critical concern in the battery field as regulators incorporate country-of-origin requirements into new programs such as the EU Battery Regulation and the US Clean Vehicle Tax Credit. Now SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera), a major lithium producer, has announced a collaboration with supply chain traceability specialist Circulor to deliver a traceability solution for lithium.
In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ImpactAlpha, February 27 — Impact investment in Latin America has remained strong even as overall venture capital activity is slowing down after a. The post In Latin America, bigger impact funds and investments defy venture capital slowdown appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Contractor’s Corner: Solar One Nonprofit solar problem-solvers help New Yorkers bring resilience to their communities.
Solar Power World
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, we talk to nonprofit solar organization Solar One about its mission to bring solar + storage installations to at-risk communities in New York City. Solar One’s director of resilient solar, Angelica Ramdhari, was one of nine women recently honored by the Dept. of Energy with a C3E… The post Contractor’s Corner: Solar One <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>Nonprofit solar pr
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
New community battery unveiled in a suburb where almost half of all homes have rooftop solar – and a new round of funding announced. The post New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Root Capital and other impact investors emerge as key players in Biden’s Partnership for Central America
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ImpactAlpha, Feb. 27 – The U.S.- Mexico border gets the attention. But in addressing the root causes of migration, it is long-term investments in. The post Root Capital and other impact investors emerge as key players in Biden’s Partnership for Central America appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
UK Research and Innovation competition offers £1.5 million for battery firms ready to scale up to commercialization
Charged
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
If you’ve got a UK company that’s working on innovative battery tech, check in with the funding body UK Research and Innovation , which has launched a new £1.5-million competition to support UK small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) working in the battery sector. The competition will give SMEs the opportunity to work with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), which was created to provide UK battery manufacturing scale-up and skills for the battery sector.
Latin America’s impact entrepreneurs find opportunities in nature-based solutions and smarter services for low-income consumers
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
ImpactAlpha, February 27 – Street demonstrations, populist leaders and economic strife dominate news headlines about Latin America. Less appreciated are the entrepreneurs who. The post Latin America’s impact entrepreneurs find opportunities in nature-based solutions and smarter services for low-income consumers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Minimalist Fashion Sense and the Three Rs of Sustainability
Green Living Guy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Have you ever wondered if there is something intrinsically linked between society’s strong focus on a sustainable lifestyle and minimalist fashions? After all, both operate under the principle that less is more. When it comes to a sustainable lifestyle, we are told to observe the 3 Rs of sustainability. All which would be to do the 3. That’s […] The post Minimalist Fashion Sense and the Three Rs of Sustainability appeared first on Green Living Consultants, Companies, Electric Car Exp
Southern Illinois Healthcare Turns to Nexamp for Community Solar Savings and Enhanced Sustainability
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Southern Illinois Healthcare has signed a new long-term community solar agreement with Nexamp to save an estimated $119,000 per year while directly supporting the growth of clean energy on the grid.
Woolly lawnmowers: The huge solar farm that hosts 2,000 sheep
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Large solar farm in Victoria has more than 2,000 sheep acting as lawn mowers The post Woolly lawnmowers: The huge solar farm that hosts 2,000 sheep appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sungrow's Energy Storage System Provides Support to Future Networks and Grid Operators
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
To tackle the challenges of the weak power system, diverse ancillary services are required, including frequency response, reliability backup, voltage control, black-start and islanding services, etc. Energy storage plays in offering these ancillary services to fight climate change and ensure global adoption of clean energy grids.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Oil giant puts Australian solar portfolio on market as great PV flip continues
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Sunny side up: Oil giant bp and its Lightsource solar partner reportedly offer a share of their growing Australian solar portfolio up for sale as PV asset flip continues. The post Oil giant puts Australian solar portfolio on market as great PV flip continues appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Raptor Maps Report Finds Dramatic and Progressive Rise in Power Loss at Solar Assets
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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Redflow inks deal with Queensland networks as focus shifts to “alternative” battery solutions
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Australian flow battery maker says new interest from its home state, and from an IRA-charged US market, shows tide is turning for longer duration storage solutions. The post Redflow inks deal with Queensland networks as focus shifts to “alternative” battery solutions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
What Is Solar Tax Credit and How Does It Work?
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
If you’re considering investing in solar energy for your home or business, the tax credit can be a great way to save money on installation costs. With the cost of electricity on the rise, many people are turning to solar energy as a cost-effective way to power their homes. By making solar energy more affordable, The post What Is Solar Tax Credit and How Does It Work?
New 1.7GW floating offshore wind project unveiled in Hunter renewable zone
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Spanish developer unveils plans for a floating offshore wind farm in waters set to be declared as Australia's second official development zone. The post New 1.7GW floating offshore wind project unveiled in Hunter renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Why Lafayette, LA Is the Perfect Place to Start Your Solar Energy Business
U.S. Green Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
From the bustling downtown to the bayou, Lafayette is one of Louisiana’s gems. But perhaps its greatest asset is its ability to accommodate a renewable energy business. The city of Lafayette has long been a leader in green energy initiatives, and it has made great strides in advancing solar energy projects. With the rise of. The post Why Lafayette, LA Is the Perfect Place to Start Your Solar Energy Business appeared first on U.S.
Corralling ions brings us one step closer to mastering tricky perovskite solar cells
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Researchers hope new discovery will help development of perovskite solar cells and more efficient energy storage techniques. The post Corralling ions brings us one step closer to mastering tricky perovskite solar cells appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Ecoppia Lands a 181.25 MWac Project in Chile With Global Player ENGIE
altenergymag
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The fully autonomous, lightweight T4 robots to provide modules cleaning and optimize production at the Coya Solar PV Plant.
Industry and consumers hit out at German plan to throttle EVs and heat pumps on grid
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
German industry and consumer groups hit out at grid plan to throttle EV chargers and heat pumps if supply is short. The post Industry and consumers hit out at German plan to throttle EVs and heat pumps on grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.
In Pursuit of Capturing CO2 a US Department of Energy Lab May Have a Novel Inexpensive Solution
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The current commercial forms of carbon capture for sequestration or upcycling remain very expensive and as a result, companies are hesitant to add these technologies to existing operations without government assistance. But a novel technology using lab-developed solvents can bring the cost down to as little as $38 per ton which is cheaper than forest management sequestration projects at $40.
Why tear down safeguard reforms when you can build them up?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Let's be clear – the Safeguard Mechanism changes alone do not constitute an industrial decarbonisation plan. But is throwing it out the answer? The post Why tear down safeguard reforms when you can build them up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Anti-15 minute city protests are just the latest bump in the road to Sustainability
Terra Infirma
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Twenty years ago I found myself attending a community engagement event on Teesside about renewable energy. A woman told us that she had been to Blyth, Northumberland on a fact-finding trip to see the wind-turbines on the coast there. “Even in the town square, I could feel the whomp whomp whomp of the turbines hurting my chest. It was unbelievable!
The NEMs frequency behaviour – how is it going with all this new wind and solar?
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Do wind and solar projects affect frequency in the main grid? And how to they compare to other technologies? A deep dive into an essential grid service. The post The NEMs frequency behaviour – how is it going with all this new wind and solar? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Third wave US LNG: a $100 billion opportunity | Wood Mackenzie
Energy Central
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
A new wave of projects could add 70-190 mmtpa of capacity by 2030 and make the US the world’s largest LNG supplier by some margin. But cost inflation and competition are creating challenges for securing finance. Question: Besides Europe, who else will absorb these volumes?
Envirotech and Garsite to deliver electric aircraft refueler to Atlantic Aviation in Colorado
Charged
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
EV manufacturer Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV), working with aviation refueling equipment maker Garsite , will deliver an electric aircraft refueler to Atlantic Aviation in Colorado. Phillip Oldridge, CEO of EVTV, said: “We are proud to deliver the first all-electric aircraft refueler to Atlantic Aviation and further plan to continue fulfilling the aviation industry’s demand for more sustainable ground support equipment through our partnership with Garsite.” The newly delivered veh
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