Climate Tech VC

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For a 2050 net-zero future, we’ll need an electricity grid large enough that its untangled cables would be long enough to stretch all the way to the sun.    Last week, we got in tune with power markets to set the stage for a reliable, resilient, and decarbonized grid.   The grid follows a four-step value chain.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Artificial intelligence, autonomous health devices, self-driving cars, and instant wireless communication have all been brought out of the realm of science fiction and into reality thanks to the unique power of software programs. Leaving computers on overnight wastes energy and money, and causes lifespan-reducing wear and tear.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Building and Retrofitting a Sustainable Home. Whether you’re building from scratch or adding onto an existing home, there are a variety of green building materials and products on the market today to create your sustainable home vision. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER. RECYCLED STEEL.

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Mosaic

APRIL 28, 2023

The additional cost of battery storage for residential solar systems can be a deterrent for some homeowners. The key is to show them how storage is an investment that can help optimize their utility rates, make their homes more resilient against grid outages — both planned and unplanned — and benefit the environment.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Canadian Company HAVEN has launched a new AI-powered air quality control system that will manage airflow, temperature and humidity. HAVEN Central Air Controller HVAC helps develop an ecosystem inside an entire house. The system uses smart technology that can automatically detect harmful pollutants inside the house and clear them.

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GreenBiz

JULY 2, 2021

Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid. Heatwaves are a double whammy for the electrical grid. The combination of the hot weather and the increased energy running along wires go beyond what they were built to endure. Even without extreme weather events, the power grid needs love.

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Energy Refuge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The majority of the energy used by US homes every year comes from heating and cooling systems. Fortunately, there are green HVAC technologies available that can make a difference. Right now, you can claim a tax break when you have a new HVAC system installed. Enhance Your Existing HVAC Systems. Tax Breaks.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 14, 2020

For San Francisco-based company Awair, “knowledge is power” when it comes to air quality. Co-founder Ronald Ro first had the idea for a smart air quality monitor when he discovered his daughter’s eczema complications were linked to the air around her. Original post: Awair tracks 5 elements of air quality in your home. .

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 22, 2022

Realtors® and Home Buyers Going Green. With continued advances in energy efficiency, green technology and design, houses built today operate more sustainably than they did several decades ago. There is also a growing number of homebuyers desiring green homes. Why Green Homes Should Matter to Homebuyers and You.

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AutoGrid

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy By Nils Frenkel, Sales Director, North America When I was working with the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan a few years ago, I learned about a shocking statistic in the city I call home. Peaker Plants Are Located Throughout the U.S.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Blunk, a strategic planner with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), had assembled a diverse group of stakeholders with expertise in energy policy, green building, energy efficiency retrofits and program implementation. Tenants can live in safer, more comfortable homes with improved indoor air quality.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 20, 2021

Part 2: Goals and KPIs – This section documents your current baseline in terms of your eco profile which includes your energy usage, water usage, carbon emissions and overall eco score. Every industry and every business uses resources and energy differently. Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?

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Greenability Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The project met sustainability benchmarks for energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, waste reduction, and more to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED) certification. “The Electric Vehicles KCI is now the first U.S. airport to feature wireless electric bus charging.

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Energy Innovation

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. A full list of AGCI’s updates covering recent climate change and clean energy pathways research is available online at [link]. The recent spike in smoke exposures across the U.S.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 8, 2019

The California Supreme Court held that the EIR did not adequately discuss potential health consequences that could be caused by a significant increase in pollutants resulting from the development project. Construction would occur in five phases over 10 years.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 8, 2019

The California Supreme Court held that the EIR did not adequately discuss potential health consequences that could be caused by a significant increase in pollutants resulting from the development project. Construction would occur in five phases over 10 years.

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AutoGrid

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law last week, is a boon for virtual power plants ( VPPs )–a term commonly used to refer to the ability of digital software platforms to aggregate and optimize distributed energy resources ( DER ) through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). By Peter Asmus.

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R-Squared Energy

AUGUST 18, 2022

Let’s discuss the energy provisions in the bill. Before reading through the bill, I like to get a feel for the kinds of energy programs it addresses. Before reading through the bill, I like to get a feel for the kinds of energy programs it addresses. 1 billion grant program to make affordable housing more energy efficient.

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