Here are the winners and losers on climate policy in 2019
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
State lawmakers this year made it easier to get renewables in some parts of the country, but others gutted clean energy expansion.
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Canada unveils its first chemical-free public outdoor pool and it's gorgeous
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Related: Chemical-free community swimming pool is filled with recycled rainwater filtered through plants + gh3* Photos via gh3* Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool, gh3*, natural swimming pools, chemical-free public pools, sand and granite filters, natural swimming pool design, urban planning, public swimming pools,
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How Kohler turned production 'waste' into a new tile line
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
It took more than three years of experimentation with industrial byproducts to hit on the right formula.
The environmental cost of the pumpkin spice latte
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Before you prove your loyalty to the iconic autumnal beverage, consider the effects your morning brew might have on the environment and your health, from the ingredients to the delivery.
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.
Extreme heat is a growing business risk
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
There are 20 times more deaths caused by rising temperatures than by hurricanes. It's time to design communities with that in mind.
The planet is losing an area of forest cover the size of the UK each year
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The rate of world deforestation continues to accelerate, despite governments’ promises to reverse it.
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LEED Platinum CoLab Building brings first-ever CLT structure to Virginia
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Earlier this summer, William McDonough + Partners and HITT Contracting officially opened Co|Lab, an innovative research space in Falls Church that has received LEED Platinum certification for its high-performance design.
Looming Grid Shortfall Prompts 2.5GW California Procurement Proposal
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
State regulators have proposed a major set of responses to what could be a looming grid reliability shortfall in Sothern California, including a 2.5-gigawatt reliability resources procurement between 2021 and 2023. Although the proposed ‘all-source’ procurement would allow existing natural gas-fired peaker plants to compete, it could also open a massive new market for renewable energy, energy storage, demand response and other preferred alternatives to fossil fuels.
Agent of Impact: Laura Callanan of Upstart Co-Lab
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
ImpactAlpha, September 13 – Laura Callanan was President Obama’s senior deputy chair for the National Endowment for the Arts, but it was only after she launched Upstart Co-Lab in 2015 that she discovered the sisterhood of artists among leaders in impact investing and community finance. Her list includes Heron’s Clara Miller, Calvert’s Jenn Pryce, MacArthur Foundation’s Debra Schwartz, CultureBank’s Penelope Douglas and The post Agent of Impact: Laura Callanan of Upstart Co-Lab appeared first on
Cheap Renewables Could Make 90% of Proposed Gas Power Plants — and Many Pipelines — Obsolete by 2035
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Read time: 12 mins There’s one big reason that analysts say America’s electrical power should soon run on clean energy sources like wind and solar rather than fossil fuels like coal and natural gas: your power bill.
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.
As VW shows 2 new EVs in Frankfurt, has it brought battery costs under $100/kWh?
Charged
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Volkswagen’s first EV designed for mass production, and the first to be based on the modular MEB platform, is on display at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. So are a lot of other EVs – mainstream outlets from CNET to the Wall Street Journal reported that electrification is the dominant theme at this year’s show. The VW ID.3 is a five-door hatchback with three battery options.
ATEC Biodigesters: A Case Study in Renewable Energy for Rural Farmers
CleanTech Group
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
ATEC provides high-quality and pre-fabricated biodigesters to rural farming families. Biodigesters collect and treat manure, human, kitchen and green waste which are converted to biogas that powers the twin cookstove attached. In addition, organic fertilisers are also produced for farming use. ATEC’s recent initiative to launch the world’s first PAYGO model for biodigesters will increase […].
DOE awards $1.2 million to Wildcat Discovery for improved solid-state batteries
Charged
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The US DOE has awarded $1,223,833 to Wildcat Discovery Technologies , a company that uses high-throughput methods to develop next-generation battery materials, to develop materials for an all-solid-state battery. Solid-state batteries will allow for higher energy densities and better safety performance, according to Wildcat, which will use the money to explore the development of a composite solid ion conductor and stabilization of a lithium metal anode.
Schletter Group presents new ground mount system at SPI
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The manufacturer of solar mounting solutions with international operations thus continues its innovation campaign, which focuses on yield optimization based on smart design decisions.
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.
Top websites join global climate strike
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Tumblr, Kickstarter, WordPress, and BitTorrent are among the companies to support the Global Climate Strike by donating ad space or shutting down their websites.
Market researchers warn: Without massive photovoltaic expansion electricity short-falls are impending
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Bonn market researchers warn of an electricity generation shortfall as a result of the nuclear and coal phase-out and too little expansion of renewable energies - Tripling the photovoltaic inventory by 2030 and significantly more storage can secure energy supply in a climate-friendly way - Solar industry: The Climate Cabinet must set the course on 20.9.
Pason Power, Energy Toolbase merge to create comprehensive energy storage software platform
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Pason Power, a provider of intelligent software for the energy storage market, announced it is combining its business with Energy Toolbase, a software platform that specializes in modeling and proposing the economics of solar and energy storage projects. These two software and technology companies will join forces to provide a cohesive suite of project estimating,… The post Pason Power, Energy Toolbase merge to create comprehensive energy storage software platform appeared first on Solar P
North American Solar Canopy Company Chooses OATI EVolution™ for Charge Station Network Management System
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) announces that iSun Energy has chosen to power their next-generation solar shading system/EV charging system with the OATI EVolution™ network management system.
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?
The Week in impact investing: Creating impact
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
TGIF, Agents of Impact! The Week Ahead Unexpected impact. “Invest in what you know” is fine advice, as far as it goes. But a little creativity can take you places you don’t know yet. The creative economy produces deep and rich stories and culture, but also innovative solutions, profitable businesses, local prosperity and social change (see No. 1, The post The Week in impact investing: Creating impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Jolywood to Power Full-electric Heavy Truck With Solar Energy Storage System
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Together with Breton, Jolywood presented the full-electric heavy truck and its smart energy system at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference ("WAIC") held from August 29-31 in Shanghai. WAIC is the world's most significant event for the tech industry, welcoming over 400 global companies, including Alibaba and Huawei.
11 Unexpected Pitfalls Of Running Older Tech In Business
Forbes Green Tech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The cost of upgrading your older technology is worth it to avoid future business losses. Here's why failing to update your tech stack now could hurt you in the long run.
Sunnova Expands Financing Solutions for Sunnova SunSafe™ for Its Customers and Dealer Network
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
“We believe in consumer choice,” said William J. (John) Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Sunnova Energy International. “Providing greater financing options for our customers and our network of installation partners will allow consumers to choose the solar energy service best suited for them.
PacifiCorp Sees Savings in a Rising Tide of Renewable Energy [GTM Squared]
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
EU PVSEC: Photovoltaic Solar Energy will open a new world for mobility fuelling zero emissions cars.
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
It has been concluded that PV will be the leading renewable source to enable the clean energy transition. In particular, PV will fuel electric vehicles for truly zero emission transport.
Why Past Experiences With Weather Cause Bad Decisions Now
Forbes Green Tech
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Here's why past experiences with weather may be irrelevant for making the right decisions today
Rotos 360 Completes Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Repair at Westermost Rough Windfarm
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Rotos 360 provided the wind farm with a full turnkey solution, which included Labour and vessel supply and full inspection and repairs as well as a follow up analysis.
Alencon bringing new pad-mounted BOSS unit to SPI
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Alencon Systems will debut the outdoor-rated, pad-mounted form factor of its unique Bi-Directional Optimizer for Storage Systems — the BOSS — at SPI 2019. This new approach to deploying the BOSS offers DC-coupled solar-plus-storage projects as well as stand-alone grid scale storage projects the best of both worlds — the granularity of battery rack charge… The post Alencon bringing new pad-mounted BOSS unit to SPI appeared first on Solar Power World.
Encore Renewable Energy to step up repurposing property for clean power with $1.8 million from Leyline Renewable Energy
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
New financing will accelerate Encore's solar and energy storage development in the Northeast and beyond
Schletter releases new clamp-assembled solar ground mount system
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
The Schletter Group introduces the next generation of its ground mount system FS Gen 3 that promises less material per kW of installed capacity, a faster assembly and higher load capacity. The international solar mounting solutions manufacturer continues its campaign focusing on yield optimization, and will present the FS at Solar Power International (SPI) in… The post Schletter releases new clamp-assembled solar ground mount system appeared first on Solar Power World.
JLL commits to net zero by 2030
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Property consultancy giant JLL has pledged to make its own workplaces net zero and use its influence to drive wider adoption of the target across the sector.
Cementex Announces Insulating Rubber Apron Now Available with New Belt Strap
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Ideal for technicians working on or around battery storage systems
Lib Dems eye host of net zero policies to combat 'climate emergency'
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Policy paper set for debate at Lib Dem conference on Monday calls for 2045 net zero goal, 2030 fossil fuel car ban, and major tree planting drive.
Coalition of Universities Band Together to Buy Renewable Energy
Green Market Oracle
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Twenty-one state and private universities have come together to form a renewable energy purchasing consortium. The coalition is called NYCARES which stands for New York Campuses’ Aggregate Renewable Energy Solutions. Participating schools include the 16 campuses in the SUNY system as well as Cornell University Ithaca campus. The universities are looking to source large-scale solar photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, and energy storage projects.
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