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The first batch of Tesla Megapacks has arrived at the site of one of Queensland’s biggest batteries yet, that is being built at a former coal generation hub south of Brisbane to store excess solar energy and help balance the local grid. The 250 MW, two-hour (500 MWh) Swanbank Battery is being developed by Queensland […] The post Tesla Megapacks arrive as former coal site transforms into big Queensland battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The race to meet global clean energy targets is on, and the supply chains supporting this shift are feeling the pressure. With the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicting that 2,400 gigawatts of clean energy will be deployed between 2022 and 2027, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Alongside rapidly growing demand for renewable energy products like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle (EV) batteries, supply chains face scrutiny for both their efficiency and their environmental impa
Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia's future energy bills, an inquiry has heard. The post Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., November 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Today, in partnership with Worldly, Cascale launched the latest version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) to provide more precise and verified environmental data on the consumer goods manufacturing supply chain, as well as reduce reporting duplication for manufacturers, saving businesses valuable time and resources.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Alinta signs early contracting deal for proposed multi-billion dollar pumped hybrid project in NSW. The post Alinta signs early contractor deal for first multi-billion dollar pumped hydro project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
In a recent episode of the Sustainable Nation Podcast, AEG’s Vice President of Sustainability, Erik Distler, highlights the company’s leadership in environmental sustainability within the live entertainment industry. During the podcast, Distler shares valuable insights about AEG’s innovative approach to reducing its environmental impact and imbedding sustainability into its global operations.
Land deal signed for long duration compressed air storage facility at Broken Hill that the government says will avoid future outages. But it still needs some rule changes to get going. The post Land deal signed for deep storage to create Broken Hill mini grid, but network rules still stand in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Land deal signed for long duration compressed air storage facility at Broken Hill that the government says will avoid future outages. But it still needs some rule changes to get going. The post Land deal signed for deep storage to create Broken Hill mini grid, but network rules still stand in the way appeared first on RenewEconomy.
November 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, and technology non-profit Tech To The Rescue have partnered to provide a crucial gateway for nonprofits who are ready to embrace the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) but lack a clear and accessible path to resources and training. The new Lenovo AI for Social Impact Lab will be an essential component of Tech To The Rescue’s AI for Changemakers Accelerator Program, which is currently supported by AWS, Google.org, and other key
One of Australia's first offshore wind projects has been given a lifeline after a court ordered a review of its rejected bid for a key licence. The post Offshore wind project wins court appeal over rejected licence in Gippsland appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Computer science researchers have developed a new crowdsourcing system that dramatically slashes wildfire mapping time from hours to seconds using a network of low-cost mobile phones mounted on properties in high fire threat areas. In computer simulations, the system, FireLoc, detected blazes igniting up to 3,000 feet away and successfully mapped wilderness fires to within 180 feet of their origin.
Remote mine microgrid transitions from hydrocarbons off (HOFF) to hydrocarbons on (HON), demonstrating its ability to run on 100% renewables. The post “HOFF and HON:” Gold mine passes key test, shifts to 100 pct renewables and back again appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Will Beaumont on how his company's patented modular technology is making it cheaper, easier and much sexier to install solar car park canopies – and add EV charging while you're at it. The post Solar Insiders Podcast: Made in the clean power-generating shade appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cummins COLUMBUS, Ind. /3BL/ - Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) proudly announced the extension of its grant to The 15 White Coats, aimed at amplifying the impact of the Resilient Readers Book Club and launching new Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities. Since 2023, Cummins has partnered with The 15 White Coats through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) initiative.
The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.
Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.
Almost two years ago, my husband was looking at job alert emails that were sent to him. He drives a truck and had already transitioned to a different role, but he saw the Quest Logistics opening and thought that it would be a great fit for me. At that time, I was working in corrections for many years and wanted to try something different. Sometimes you can feel stuck in one area, and I was ready to make a change.
A new California law that will effectively require most large U.S. companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks survived a major legal challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with a California judge refusing a request to immediately disallow the law on constitutional grounds. While ruling that the court did not have sufficient information to allow the request, however, U.S.
Southwire’s ongoing collaboration with utility provider Georgia Power has led to a federal funding grant to enhance the electrical Grid throughout the state of Georgia, including the installation Southwire's C7® Overhead Conductor. Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company and serves 2.7 million customers across Georgia. Georgia Power, a longstanding customer of Southwire, has received a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) as a part of the Grid Resilience Innovat
Norway-based FREYR Battery announced an agreement to acquire the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of China-based Trina Solar, and with it Trina’s new 5 GW, 1.35 million square foot solar module manufacturing plant in Texas, for total consideration of $340 million. FREYR, which manufactures batteries for green energy storage, said that it was seeking, through the acquisition, to establish a vertically integrated U.S. solar manufacturing footprint.
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
JACKSON, Miss., November 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Entergy Mississippi celebrated a brighter energy future for customers at a groundbreaking ceremony of the company’s newly announced Delta Blues Advanced Power Station in Greenville, Mississippi. Alongside the groundbreaking, the company recognized the 50th anniversary of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, which will be retired when the new plant comes online in 2028.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), the EU’s insurance and pension-focused financial regulator, announced the release of a new report, recommending to the European Commission to implement additional capital requirements for fossil fuel assets on European insurers’ balance sheets, to address the asset’s high exposure to transition risks.
By Candace Higginbotham Who Mike Scott, Senior Community Development manager for the West District, based in New Orleans, Louisiana What Scott has been selected as recipient of the 2024 Tru-Impact Community Advocate Award by TruFund Financial Services. TruFund is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides lending and technical assistance to create thriving and resilient small businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems within underserved communities and among disadvantaged
Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind this growth, they hope to advance forestry practices and carbon dioxide storage in trees.
Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
In partnership with The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, we recently opened a state-of-the-art STEM Center at Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School (La Academia), offering a unique opportunity for local students to delve into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The center is part of Delmarva Power and The Exelon Foundation’s larger mission to empower students with practical skills and inspire the innovators of tomorrow.
Green finance-focused not-for-profit organization NatureFinance announced today the launch of NatureAlign, a new tool designed to help financial institutions assess and progress on their alignment with nature-positive outcomes through the lens of the Biodiversity Plan (formerly the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)). The first module of NatureAlign will help private financial institutions, from asset managers to banks, assess their baseline position with respect to environment
As the sport of pickleball continues its meteoric rise as one of the most popular athletic and recreational activities in the U.S., Veolia North America signed on in 2024 as a national partner and official sustainability provider for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) – a three-year partnership that aligns with Veolia’s mission to support organizations and industries that want to become more environmentally sustainable.
Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, due to trees' ability to store large quantities of carbon from the atmosphere. But, an international group of scientists argue that tree planting at high latitudes will accelerate, rather than decelerate, global warming. Why? Because soils in the Arctic and Subarctic store immense amounts of carbon that may be released into the atmosphere when disturbed, and the trees will soak up more heat from the sun than
Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
In the fight against climate change, collective action is critical. No organization embodies this principle more than the Kermit Collective—a community of boutique software agency leaders who share a passion for doing great work for their clients while providing fulfilling careers for their employees. As a community of direct competitors who remain committed to fostering collaboration and meaningful dialogue between themselves, they have recognized that sustainability must be central to their mi
Plastic pollution exacerbates the impacts of all planetary boundaries, including climate change, ocean acidification and biodiversity loss, a new paper shows. Ahead of the final negotiations of the international Plastics Treaty, researchers urge decision-makers to stop viewing plastics pollution as merely a waste management problem.
The Comcast Center Campus in Philadelphia further expands its accessibility offerings with the opening of a Sensory-Friendly Room, designed in partnership with The Arc of Philadelphia. Public spaces at the Comcast Center Campus have been designated a Certified Autism Center™ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
By Sean Gibbons & Tristan Mohabir Today’s communications landscape demands that social sector organizations move away from a 20th-century broadcasting approach and toward dialogue, relationship-building, and fostering community.
In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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