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CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense

Renew Economy

CSIRO slaps down major nuclear talking points promoted by Coalition leader Peter Dutton in its latest GenCost report, which confirms - yet again - that integrated wind and solar are easily the cheapest option. The post CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Texas sues BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street over ESG investing; Coca-Cola waters down sustainability goals; EU rejects move to ease rules banning deforestation-linked products; Meta looks for nuclear energy to decarbonize AI buildout; more than half of companies required to report under CSRD not fully confident in ability to do so, PwC finds; new low-carbon transition funds launched by BNP Paribas, EQT; Mirova launches impact-focused real assets investment platform; Morga

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CSIRO GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option

Renew Economy

Latest CSIRO GenCost report confirms integrated renewables - including storage and transmission - easily the cheapest option for Australia. The post CSIRO GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Arverne Group - Arverne Group Installs Geothermal Energy at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Platform

Global Renewable News

Arverne Drilling Services, a subsidiary of Arverne Group (FR001400JWR8, ARVEN), a French industrial company specializing in the production of renewable underground resources, has begun a drilling pr.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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A week of record-breaking solar and rooftop PV across main grid – and most of it far from Equator

Renew Economy

Solar breaks the 20,000 megawatt output barrier for the first time on Sunday to complete a week of records, mostly in the southern states furthest from Equator. The post A week of record-breaking solar and rooftop PV across main grid – and most of it far from Equator appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Gradient Geothermal - Gradient Geothermal Partners with Chord Energy on North Dakota Industrial Commission-backed Geothermal Project

Global Renewable News

Gradient Geothermal ("Gradient" or the.

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Vast Energy - Vast Updates Shareholders at Annual General Meeting on Significant Progress Towards Delivering Continuous, Carbon Free Energy to the World

Global Renewable News

Vast Renewables Limited ("Vast") (Nasdaq:

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2024 will be world’s hottest year on record, and the first above 1.5°C target

Renew Economy

Data confirms 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record, and the first year in which average global temperatures exceed 1.5C above the pre-industrial period. The post 2024 will be world’s hottest year on record, and the first above 1.5C target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland - Retrofits remain strong with 38,000 home energy upgrades in first three quarters of 2024

Global Renewable News

Highlights 34% increase in Government funding 26% jump in free energy upgrades to energy-poor homes to 5,255 24% year on year increase in B2 rated home upgrades to over 15,000T.

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Italian and Japanese energy giants rebrand Australia j-v and aim for 7 GW of renewables

Renew Economy

Italian energy giant giant Enel Green Power and its Japanese partner Inpex have rebranded their Australian renewable energy joint-venture and announced plans to build more than 7 gigawatts (GW) of projects. The new name Potentia Energy will apply only to the Australian operations and will be formally unveiled at an event at the Sydney Opera […] The post Italian and Japanese energy giants rebrand Australia j-v and aim for 7 GW of renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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European Investment Bank - EIB commits $80 million to Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II for resilient infrastructure in Africa that creates jobs

Global Renewable News

Highlights This is the EIB's largest ever commitment to an African fund. It focuses on climate action, job creation and the energy and digital transitions. It is aligned with the EU Glob.

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GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option

Renew Economy

Latest CSIRO GenCost report confirms integrated renewables - including storage and transmission - easily the cheapest option for Australia. The post GenCost: Falling costs of solar and batteries confirm integrated renewables are cheapest option appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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LONGi - First HPBC 2.0 Distributed PV Power Plant Successfully Connected to the Grid

Global Renewable News

Recently, the photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Longfei Wood Products Factory in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province of China, was successfully connected to the grid. This marks the completion of first.

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Tasmanian Devil cited in another delay on decision on Australia’s most contentious wind farm

Renew Economy

Federal government delays decision on controversial Robbins Island wind farm for fourth time, this time because of concerns about the Tasmanian Devil. The post Tasmanian Devil cited in another delay on decision on Australia’s most contentious wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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OCI Energy - OCI Energy and CPS Energy Announce 120 MW / 480 MWH Battery Energy Storage System

Global Renewable News

CPS Energy, the largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility in the United States, and OCI Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and battery energy stor.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: CSIRO slaps down Coalition nuclear power play

Renew Economy

CSIROs Paul Graham on the findings of the latest GenCost report, which proves yet again that integrated renewables are by far the lowest cost option, even after responding to all the Coalition complaints about its modelling methods. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: CSIRO slaps down Coalition nuclear power play appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD and Romania to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy By Vanora Bennett

Global Renewable News

Highlights EBRD intends to further support Romania through its Renewable Energy Programme MoU signed by Energy Minister Burduja and EBRD Romania Director Victoria Zinchuk EBRD, a leader in.

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Investment sector seeks to put a value on biodiversity

Financial Times: Moral Money

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

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

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Maryland Energy Administration - Maryland Opens New Application Window for Grants to Electrify Larger Vehicles Like Ambulances, Farm Equipment and Tractor-TrailersProgram that brought first electric fire truck to East Coast in its first year announces availability of $10 million in year two

Global Renewable News

December 4, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Maryland Energy Administration today (Dec 4) announced the second round of annual funding for the Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehi.

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Tough terrain ahead for investors in energy transition minerals

Financial Times: Moral Money

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WindEurope - No offshore bids in Denmark - disappointing but sadly not surprising

Global Renewable News

Denmark's latest 3 GW offshore wind auction round ended without any bids. That's a huge disappointment for Denmark and for Europe's wider energy security and electrification efforts. The f.

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Data shortfall undermines ESG investment, asset managers warn

Financial Times: Moral Money

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Pine Gate Renewables - Nation's Largest Proposed Solar and Storage Project Receives Final State ApprovalThe 2.4 GW project in Eastern Oregon is owned by Pine Gate Renewables

Global Renewable News

The United States' largest proposed solar project, Sunstone Solar, received its final discretionary approval from the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC). The approval was the final step.

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ESG investors retain a glimmer of hope even after Trump’s victory

Financial Times: Moral Money

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SolarPower Europe - €2.4 billion available to fund innovative net-zero technologies

Global Renewable News

Today (Dec 3), the European Commission has published a new call for proposals to support low-carbon technologies under the Innovation Fund programme. With a budget of 2.4 billion, this call aims to bo.

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New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery

Financial Times: Moral Money

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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ComEd - ComEd Commissions New DOE-Funded Solar, Battery Storage in Rockford

Global Renewable News

ComEd, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today (Dec 6) celebrated the commissioning of a new battery-energy storage system in Rockford. This battery system is a critical comp.

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Investors weigh if meetings or selling out most influences green goals

Financial Times: Moral Money

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Helping Ukraine decentralise its energy supply

Global Renewable News

Highlights EBRD lends 80 million to support distributed energy generation in Ukraine Loan to Ukrnafta to provide 100 MW of energy capacity via small-scale gas engines Paralle.

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Enabling Global Trade in Renewable Hydrogen

Energy Central

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.