Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labour's Party Conference kicked off yesterday, with the new tag line 'A Fairer, Greener Future' on prominent display, and the opening policy announcement coming in the form of a commitment to deliver a net zero emissions power system by 2030, a full five years earlier than the government's current 2035 target date.

Government 69

Government Policy Climate change Fossil fuels 69

Business Green

JANUARY 14, 2022

Unlike green or sustainable bonds, funds raised through sustainability-linked bonds are not tagged to a specific use for the proceeds with the funds raised able to be used for general corporate purposes. Ahmed noted that raising funds to deliver projects that would enable the firm's to meet its 2050 net zero ambition remained a challenge. "We

Sustainability 39

Sustainability Investment Energy Energy 39

Business Green

MAY 23, 2021

Sustainability-linked sovereign bonds can help promote economic resilience and a much-needed sustainable recovery to Covid-19, according to the World Bank's Fiona Stewart and Samantha Power. Difficulties around resource intensive budget tagging and project identification could also be avoided.

Sustainability 85

Sustainability Government Resilience Policy 85

Business Green

MARCH 21, 2023

Consequently, the question as to how to fill this investment gap is arguably the most important economic challenge in the world right now. It concludes that increasing global investment in climate solutions by orders of magnitude is an entirely 'manageable macroeconomic challenge' that will unlock multiple economic and environmental benefits.

Investment 57

Investment Fossil fuels Policy Carbon 57

Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

But while Neom’s $500 billion price tag prompts questions about whether it will go ahead exactly as planned, the hydrogen effort doesn’t depend on the megacity’s overall success. This is still far ahead in the future, but goes to show that there is a lot of confidence in the growth of hydrogen. …

Hydrogen 148

Hydrogen Carbon-neutral Pollution Real Estate 148

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Truss's first speech as PM touts vision for 'aspiration nation' characterised by tax cuts and business-led growth, but leaves out any mention of net zero, nature, or the climate crisis. I will cut taxes to reward hard work and boost business-led growth and investments," she said. "I

Energy 67

Energy Energy Packaging Government 67

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2024

But let’s chit-chat about something that often tags along with investing: dividends. These guys know the ropes and can often weather an economic storm better than those new kids on the block. Evaluate the company’s growth prospects. You’re probably eyeing those green stocks, and I hear you.

Investment 87

Investment Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Hydrogen 87

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

An AI-driven platform can automatically upload, tag, organise and analyse multiple data types and sources. This reality poses economic and security threats. This creates a wealth of data: visual, thermal and geospatial. Depending on the length of a T&D line, this can mean millions of images. That’s where AI automation comes in.

Energy Monitor 59

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Electricity Resilience 59

Business Green

AUGUST 25, 2021

After demonstrating extraordinary growth throughout an undeniably tumultuous decade, the solar industry is now ready to truly shine, acccording to Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK. In the Energy White Paper, we committed to driving sustained growth in solar energy across the next decade to 2030.?".

Energy 69

Energy Energy Government Carbon-neutral 69

Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Since then, the initiative's progress has rapidly accelerated, mirroring the growth of the wider global market for EVs thanks to increasing investment, more supportive policies, and greater corporate and consumer appetite for electric mobility. And particularly astonishing is the rapidity of that growth.

Electric vehicle 36

Electric vehicle Electricity Transportation Batteries 36

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The plan is to be reviewed next Spring, but the government indicated the price freeze could stay in place for up to two years with the price tag expected to reach up to £150bn. As a result, domestic energy bills should stay at around current levels through this winter.

Government 69

Government Packaging Energy Energy 69

Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

But while Neom’s $500 billion price tag prompts questions about whether it will go ahead exactly as planned, the hydrogen effort doesn’t depend on the megacity’s overall success. This is still far ahead in the future, but goes to show that there is a lot of confidence in the growth of hydrogen. …

Hydrogen 78

Hydrogen Carbon-neutral Pollution Real Estate 78

DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 12, 2022

In recent months, Cheniere Energy, the largest LNG exporter in the United States, has begun providing emissions data , which it calls “carbon emissions tags,” or CE tags, for its gas. The tags quantify the greenhouse gas emissions of a given LNG cargo, with the aim of easing buyers’ concerns. But there are problems here as well.

Methane 98

Methane Natural gas Pollution Fossil fuels 98

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The economic impact on companies is, to date, uncertain and likely incalculable. In other words: We’re heading into uncharted economic territory. This was hardly the first expression of concern about the potentially devastating economic impacts of climate change on companies, markets, nations and the global economy.

Climate change 36

Climate change Organic Sustainability Politics 36

AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The economic impact on companies is, to date, uncertain and likely incalculable. In other words: We’re heading into uncharted economic territory. This was hardly the first expression of concern about the potentially devastating economic impacts of climate change on companies, markets, nations and the global economy.

Climate change 28

Climate change Organic Sustainability Politics 28

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels. That growth will almost certainly accelerate thanks to a big boost in funding from the federal climate bill, which directs $30bn toward renewable energy over the next decade.

Recycling 79

Recycling Recycling North America Waste 79

Business Green

JUNE 24, 2021

Every year since its inception the Climate Change Committee (CCC) offers its verdict on the UK's progress against its climate goals, providing an overview of the country's decarbonisation to date, its latest economic and emissions projections, and the state of the policy landscape. Not all of this is about public spending.

Government 62

Government Policy COP Carbon 62

DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The gas meter on the side of a home or business represents the final toll station on a complex legal and economic network designed to deliver reliable, affordable, and safe energy to communities. Both utilities tout the idea’s environmental and economic benefits. Faulty Meters Raise Questions About Profits.

Business Energy Monitoring 89

Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 89

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Truss also announced plans to set up a fresh taskforce to review potential reforms to energy markets and launch a fresh review to explore how the UK can achieve its 2050 net zero target "in a way that is pro-business and pro-growth". It will make us a net energy exporter and unleash cheap energy to drive economic growth.".

Energy 68

Energy Energy Fossil fuels Packaging 68

Business Green

MARCH 23, 2022

The Chancellor outlined that the UK's growth forecast for the coming years has been significantly reduced. The Statement was a missed opportunity to make progress in these areas and use them as drivers for economic growth and recovery.".

Fossil fuels 36

Fossil fuels Government Investment Energy 36

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The government said the net zero review would aim "to ensure we are meeting our net zero 2050 target in an economically-efficient way, given the altered landscape" and that "delivering the target is not placing undue burdens on businesses or consumers". Big spending now needs big plans to recapture sustainable economic growth. "By

Government 72

Government Energy Energy Fossil fuels 72

GreenTechMedia

JULY 6, 2020

Richard Matsui: You majored in political science and economics, got your JD, then started your career at KPMG focusing on M&A. Brad Bauer: I started out working at a law firm in Boston then tagged along with my then-girlfriend, now wife, when she finished school and started practicing in San Francisco. Starting out in renewables.

Investment 130

Investment Real Estate Organic Biotech 130

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

If they can close deals like that based on actual costs, just imagine what could be done with 30 percent chopped off the price tag. Answering that requires an explication of unit economics for custom-built concrete blocks and the ability of novel technologies to defend themselves from lithium-ion’s mass-manufactured cost declines.

Energy 100

Energy Energy Batteries Lithium 100

Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

Given a lifetime of 10 years for an electrolyzer, a price tag of €632 per kW and a production of 0.5 billion euros from the National Growth Fund is to be put in ten projects to ensure economic growth in the Netherlands, including projects dedicated to green hydrogen. I am not sure if it is economically viable.

Hydrogen 78

Hydrogen Carbon-neutral Carbon Fossil fuels 78

Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

Given a lifetime of 10 years for an electrolyzer, a price tag of €632 per kW and a production of 0.5 billion euros from the National Growth Fund is to be put in ten projects to ensure economic growth in the Netherlands, including projects dedicated to green hydrogen. How much would the fuel cost? Let’s go Dutch.

Hydrogen 78

Hydrogen Carbon-neutral Carbon Fossil fuels 78

Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In the late 16th century, Thomas Malthus already warned about the “impending doom” from food shortages which would be cause by uncontrollable population growth. Technological developments in the fake meat business ensure that the quality goes up and prices go down, further accelerating the market growth.

Solar Energy Monitor 78

Solar Energy Monitor Organic Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Previous unconfirmed reports have estimated a price tag for the Sizewell project of between £16-20bn. Meanwhile, Ministers maintain that the new approach will promote innovation and growth by providing long term certainty for investment in low carbon technologies.

Building Energy Monitoring 83

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 83

DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Such fast growth has also brought hundreds of safety and environmental violations, particularly under the Trump administration’s reduced oversight and streamlined approvals for pipeline projects. While energy companies promise economic benefits for depressed regions, pipeline projects are upending the lives of people in their paths.

Natural gas 109

Natural gas Energy Energy 109

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Originally trailed at a 'mini-Budget' designed to tackle the looming economic crisis facing the UK, the statement went far further than taxation and other fiscal measures, setting out broader plans to streamline planning rules with the aim of boosting investment, housebuilding, and jobs. Today is day one of a new UK growth approach.

Government 36

Government Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 36

GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 6, 2020

But the storage market is expected to show steadier growth over the coming years. The growth will come both from entrenched solar markets like California as well as newer ones, such as Texas and Florida. “The economics obviously look a lot better in California and the Northeast,” said Irvin. homes added about 1.9

Home Energy Monitoring 130

Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Batteries Building Energy Monitoring 130

DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

deals to sell natural gas this winter carry a price tag that’s roughly double or triple the costs in recent years , with a few traders placing bets that U.S. A “drill baby drill” mentality and management incentives based on gas production growth, not earnings , opened a seemingly limitless tap of the invisible fossil fuel. In the U.S.,

Natural gas 98

Natural gas Fossil fuels Europe Methane 98

Climate Tech VC

OCTOBER 23, 2023

  On Sept 27th, Nextera Energy Partners revised its distribution per unit growth rate to between 5% and 8% through 2026, down from its previous target of 12% to 15%. Capital is no longer cheap, and the founders and developers that succeed will go back to their excel drawing boards to make sure project economics work.

Home Energy Monitoring 72

Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 72

DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Schäffler has described himself as a “climate skeptic,” and says things like “Climate protection is only possible with [economic] growth.” The Atlas Network describes itself as “a nonprofit that aims to secure the right to economic and personal freedom for all individuals through its global network of think tanks.”

Fossil fuels 145

Fossil fuels Organic Law Africa 145

Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Indonesia: A nation in transformation Central to APRIL's story are the rapid political and economic shifts that have taken place in Indonesia since the country gained independence from Japan and the Netherlands in the 1940s. It is in many ways a remarkable economic success story.

Business Energy Monitoring 36

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 36

DeSmogBlog

JULY 1, 2021

Gulf Run’s relatively modest price tag — estimated at $540 million by its builders or over $1.1 operators opt to maximize free cash flow over growth, producers in the Haynesville appear more bullish this year,” trade publication S&P Global reported in April. While most U.S. But an LNG-reliant strategy carries significant risks.

Construction 98

Construction Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring 98

GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But the high costs of the project have raised concerns at the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), which has already questioned the $300 million price tag for Dominion’s initial 12-megawatt pilot project, set for completion this year. The SCC would have to approve Dominion’s 2.6-gigawatt ” The U.S.

Energy 130

Energy Energy Natural gas Methane 130