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Unlocking the value of energy communities

Renewable Energy World

Local community solar projects enhanced by one-stop shop digital systems are set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition. The History of Civilization is in many ways the History of Energy. The control of energy has been a key – some say the key – factor in geopolitics and capitalism.

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Will New York City’s largest buildings meet emissions reduction limits by 2024?

Renewable Energy World

Contributed by Saverio Grosso, Edison Energy. Under the Act, passed in 2019, most buildings over 25,000 square feet—roughly 50,000 residential and commercial properties across the city—must meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reductions by 2024, and stricter limits in 2030. Last month, the U.S.

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Could a UK heatwave exacerbate the coronavirus crisis?

Business Green

The dramatic decline in demand for oil products as lockdown measures kicked in around the world has brutally exposed the dangers of making fossil fuels the global economy's most influential commodity. The UK's Green Building Council has called for all buildings and infrastructure to be made climate resilient by 2030.

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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

To identify the powerful actors most actively lobbying against these key EU regulations and policies, DeSmog analysed corporate reports, lobbying records, official position papers, responses to public EU consultations, media events, and meetings held with various EU bodies over the past two years. Meet the Industry Trade Groups.

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Global Briefing: California unveils 'world first' net zero strategy

Business Green

The agency said the strategy represened an unprecedented effort to drastically slash pollution and accelerate the transition to clean energy. "No California is drastically cutting our dependence on fossil fuels and cleaning our air - this plan is a comprehensive roadmap to achieve a pollution-free future," said Newsom.

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A tale of missing 'E's: The green economy reacts to the Spring Statement

Business Green

But players across the green economy were quick to point out the government's package of policies and tax changes was notably bereft of focus on three other critical 'E's that are planks of a prosperous economy: environment, energy, and efficiency. Here, BusinessGreen rounds up all of the reaction from the green economy.

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Reports: Number 10 shelves energy-saving advice campaign

Business Green

Number 10 has reportedly blocked plans for a £15m public information campaign to advise people on how to reduce energy use and cut their bills their winter, amidst warnings the UK could face blackouts if it cannot import sufficient energy from Europe. It wasn't about lecturing them.".