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German energy giant presses go on Australia’s first eight-hour big battery

Renew Economy

Green light given for Australia's first eight-hour big battery, with Tesla to supply the technology. The post German energy giant presses go on Australia’s first eight-hour big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pierre Poilievre voted against the environment nearly 400 times

Corporate Knights

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has voted against the environment and climate nearly 400 times during his 20-year career as a Member of Parliament, according to House of Commons voting records analyzed by DeSmog. That includes voting “nay” to bills crafted to hold mining companies accountable for environmental damage, move Canada closer towards achieving its climate targets, create high-quality jobs in low-carbon industries nationwide and align Canadian laws with the United Nation

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Super funds back fossil “climate wreckers” over clean energy

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest superannuation funds are bankrolling an expansion of coal, oil and gas rather than investing in clean energy companies, an index shows. The post Super funds back fossil “climate wreckers” over clean energy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SUN DAY Campaign - Renewables Are Almost 30% of U.S. Electrical Generation in March; Solar + Wind Provide More Electricity Than Either Coal or Nuclear Power

Global Renewable News

HIGHLIGHTS EIA's 1Q'24 DATA CONFIRM SOLAR CONTINUES AS FASTEST GROWING SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY WHILE HYDRO AND WIND REBOUND ALL RENEWABLES COMBINED ARE NEARLY 30% OF U.S. ELECTRICAL GE.

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Clean steam age: Solar thermal can be an economic lifeline for coal and gas regions

Renew Economy

Concentrated solar plants can be a key player in Australia's generation mix, while supporting regional workforce and expertise that otherwise will be lost. The post Clean steam age: Solar thermal can be an economic lifeline for coal and gas regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sofidel America Wins Silver Stevie® Award for Nicky Brand Sustainable Packaging

3BL Media

Sofidel America, a leading global provider of paper products, is thrilled to announce that its esteemed brand, Nicky, has been honored with the Silver Stevie® Award for Products in the Area of Sustainability & Climate Protection at the 2024 Stevie® Awards. The Stevie® Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in business, attracted nominations from diverse industries worldwide.

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Regions Bank Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

3BL Media

By Evelyn Mitchell May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. At Regions Bank, we recognize and honor the rich history, culture and traditions of these diverse communities and their many contributions to the United States. I AM. WE ARE. – Celebrating Regions Associates Our collective history is part of who we are, and Regions is a stronger company today because of our associates.

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Tasmania launches consultation on state’s first REZ in “windy north west”

Renew Economy

Tasmania launches six weeks of consultation on the final design of its first renewable energy zone. The post Tasmania launches consultation on state’s first REZ in “windy north west” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Adopts Net Zero Industry Act to Scale up Decarbonization Technologies

ESG Today

The European Council announced today that it has approved the Net-Zero industry Act (NZIA), a new law introducing a framework of measures aimed at scaling up Europe’s manufacturing capacity for technologies key to achieving the EU’s climate goals. The announcement marks the last major step in the adoption of the NZIA, following the European Parliament’s approval of the new regulations in April.

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Symmetry and simplicity lost as networks impose “sun tax” on solar exports

Renew Economy

Accelerated deployment of solar PV and home batteries can help address the challenges and delays being experienced with large scale renewable and transmission build out. The new sun tax won't help. The post Symmetry and simplicity lost as networks impose “sun tax” on solar exports 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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New York - Three workers burned in incident at Troy hydroelectric dam

Global Renewable News

Three workers were badly burned Tuesday morning at Mount Ida Hydroelectric Dam near Congress Street in Troy. It happened around 8 a.m.The men were contactors who were working at the facility, acco.

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Carbon steel piles completed in quick time protect new solar farm from cyclones

Renew Economy

More than 30,000 pilings completed in just eight weeks that will help protect new solo farm from cyclonic winds. The post Carbon steel piles completed in quick time protect new solar farm from cyclones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SSE Renewables - First new turbine at Tummel Bridge Power Station starts generating power

Global Renewable News

Perthshire's iconic Tummel Bridge Power Station is generating renewable electricity once again following the successful installation and energisation of the first of two new hydro power turbines.

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More transmission please, the planners forgot about solar

Renew Economy

It is now abundantly clear that not enough transmission was built before solar got going in Victoria and NSW. The above graph shows a rolling 90 day average of actual exports northward from Victoria to NSW between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, and the prescribed limit from the Australian Energy Market Operator. […] The post More transmission please, the planners forgot about solar 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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Colorado Energy Office - Polis Administration Announces $7.7 million in Awards for Geothermal Energy ProjectsGeothermal Energy will reduce emissions, save money, promote energy independence, and create good-paying job opportunities in Colorado communities

Global Renewable News

Today (May 24), at Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to advance the use.

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New grid services market suspended until battery storage cavalry arrives

Renew Economy

A newly created essential system services market has been suspended until more big batteries can ride to the rescue. The post New grid services market suspended until battery storage cavalry arrives appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Canada, FCM's GMF and partners launch new municipal database to address gaps in combating climate change

Global Renewable News

Municipalities are responsible for over half of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, making them crucial players in the fight against climate change. But existing gaps in critical climate planning a.

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Microsoft Signs 15-Year Renewable Energy Agreements with RWE in Texas

ESG Today

German power producer RWE announced that it has signed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft for the purchase of renewable energy from two new Texas-based onshore wind farms, with a combined capacity of 446 MW. The two new renewable energy projects include RWE Peyton Creek II and the Lane City project. Peyton Creek II, currently under construction, is near RWE’s 243 MW Peyton Creek I wind farm in Bay City, Texas, which has been in operation since March 2020.

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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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ComEd - Customers Save $9 Billion in Energy Costs Through Award-Winning ComEd Energy Efficiency Program

Global Renewable News

ComEd today (May 13) announced that hundreds of thousands of customers have saved a total of $9 billion on their energy bills through the company's Energy Efficiency program. The progra.

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Combating carbon footprint: Novel reactor system converts carbon dioxide into usable fuel

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Boilers are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study, researchers developed a method to convert CO2 emissions from small boilers into methane, which makes use of an optimized reactor design that evenly distributes the CO2 feed. This, in turn, results in significantly lower temperature increments and a boost in methane production.

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SSE Renewables - SSE announces construction of Aberarder Wind Farm

Global Renewable News

SSE has taken a final investment decision to proceed with Aberarder Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands, in a circa £100m investment boost for its onshore wind portfolio.Construction of the 12 tu.

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Investigating the origin of circatidal rhythms in freshwater snails

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

While most organisms have biological clocks synchronized with the day-night cycle (circadian rhythms), marine animals in tidal areas have also developed circatidal rhythms to align with the tidal cycle. Comparing the activity and genetic expression of snails from tidal and non-tidal areas, researchers demonstrate that circatidal rhythms develop as snails adapt to tidal environments.

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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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AVANGRID, Inc. - Avangrid Celebrates Cape Cod Grid Upgrades Supported by New England Wind 1 Project

Global Renewable News

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today joined local officials to participate in a ribbon cutting for Eversource's Cape Cod Soluti.

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CSIRO innovation program for SMEs in clean energy

Sustainability Matters

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO , is calling on small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest ‘Innovate to Grow’ program. Since launching in 2020, CSIRO’s Innovate to Grow program has equipped over 600 SMEs with the knowledge and tools to explore research and development (R&D) opportunities, and to develop actionable R&D business and funding plans.

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ENMAX Corporation - Enabling the energy transition for a cleaner energy future: ENMAX releases 2023 ESG Report

Global Renewable News

ENMAX Corporation's 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, released today, highlights its ongoing commitment to advancing electrification and enabling the energy transition in a respons.

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Earth scientists describe a new kind of volcanic eruption

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

By analyzing the dynamics of 12 back-to-back explosions that happened in 2018, researchers describe a new type of volcanic eruption mechanism. The explosions were driven by sudden pressure increases as the ground collapsed, which blasted plumes of rock fragments and hot gas into the air, much like a classic stomp-rocket toy.

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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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Edison Electric Institute (EEI) - Enhancing Critical Energy Infrastructure is Crucial for a Resilient Clean Energy Future

Global Renewable News

Starting May 13, EEI will join United for Infrastructure in recognizing Infrastructure Week, the annual nationwide event focused on raising awareness and advocacy around the importance of infrastruc.

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Google Signs its First Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Japan

ESG Today

Google announced two new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Japan, its first in the country, supporting the construction of new solar projects that will add 60 MW of clean energy capacity to the Japanese grid. According to Google, the new agreement will contribute to its commitment to power all its operations on 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) by 2030.

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ComEd - ComEd Completes One of Nation's First Neighborhood Scale Community Microgrids in Bronzeville on Chicago's South Side

Global Renewable News

ComEd today (May 24) joined leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the City of Chicago and the community of Bronzeville to mark the completion of the Bronzeville Community Microgr.

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Warmer wetter climate predicted to bring societal and ecological impact to the Tibetan Plateau

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

According to a paper, climate and weather predictions of increased rainfall will lead to an exponential expansion of land-locked lakes on the Tibetan Plateau, resulting in major land loss and related economic, environmental and climatic impacts.

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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.