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Electric Trucks Are A Gamechanger If Strong Policy Leads The Way

Energy Innovation

This piece was authored by Muhammad Abdullah, an 2023 summer Transportation Policy intern with Energy Innovation and Energy Innovation’s Chris Busch, Director Transportation and Senior Economist. But further policy action is needed to speed their adoption. 8] Globally, ZEV truck sales doubled in 2022, reaching 1.2

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UNIDO holds geothermal training programme for Eastern African countries

ThinkGeoEnergy

In order to address these identified gaps, the capacity building program was structured in two components, namely Technical training component, and Partnership building and policy making. These courses were conducted in Naivasha, Kenya in cooperation with the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC.

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How cities can influence the energy system

GreenBiz

cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. Here are four ways local governments are engaging with stakeholders to decarbonize their electricity supply: 1.

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MISO worries about meeting electric power demand this summer

Smart Energy International

The US Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) said in a summer readiness workshop that it will likely need to import more non-firm energy and/or need additional energy resources to meet the 2022 summer peak demand. These challenges are driven by such factors as utility and state policies to reduce carbon emissions.

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Challenges & Solutions in Sustainable Energy Engineering: Navigating the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

Hydrogen Fuel News

Integrate sustainability education into school curricula ( Masters in Renewable Energy Engineering ) Offer workshops and seminars to inform communities about available options. The Challenge: Regulatory Barriers and Policies Complex and inconsistent regulations surrounding renewable energy. Range anxiety and hesitancy to switch to EVs.

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In addition to monthly workshops (made virtual thanks to COVID), the Ideas Hive also coordinates public eco-tours, eco-film screenings and Umuganda Community Action days for public awareness, education and community engagement. The first is a think and do tank called the Ideas Hive , which brings public awareness to the U.N.

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Green Campus Initiatives: A Path to Sustainable Higher Education

Hydrogen Fuel News

It could involve setting up recycling stations, encouraging composting, and implementing policies to minimize plastic use. It can be done by promoting walking, cycling, carpooling, or using electric vehicles and public transport. Navigating these policy and regulatory barriers can be a complex task for universities.