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Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds

Renew Economy

New report says total payments to landowners for hosting wind and solar projects will hit $1 billion a year by 2030 and at least $8 billion a year by 2050. The post Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Insurance sector digs into impact of mandatory climate reporting

Sustainability Matters

Businesses are being encouraged to prepare for the impact of mandatory climate disclosure in Australia. Earlier this year, the federal government passed amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth), resulting in mandatory climate reporting for larger businesses in Australia. The issue was examined during a recent address to members of the Underwriting Agencies Council, with particular attention paid to how the new legislati

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Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar output has broken through the 100% grid demand barrier in South Australia again. The post Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland - Well-known Dublin shopping centre wins top prize at SEAI Energy Awards

Global Renewable News

Awards celebrate excellence in sustainable and renewable energy at ceremony in Dublin. Swords Pavilions Zero Team secured the top prize, Energy Team of the Year' Ap.

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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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Renewables superpower or climate coward? Albanese needs to make a choice before election

Renew Economy

Latest Superpower Institute report outlines a near trillion-dollar green export opportunity, but it needs ambition and it is not clear Albanese will provide it. The post Renewables superpower or climate coward? Albanese needs to make a choice before election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - GCA, AIIB Partner to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Projects

Global Renewable News

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at mainstreaming climate ada.

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International Energy Agency - Policy momentum behind critical minerals recycling gathering pace but greater uptake required

Global Renewable News

First-of-its-kind IEA report shows scaling up critical minerals recycling can deliver major benefits for energy security, diversification and emissions reductions.A surge in new policies and f.

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Best option for ditched Queensland pumped hydro project less than half the cost claimed by premier

Renew Economy

Despite the strange claims made by the new Queensland premier, the best option for the ditched Pioneer Burdekin project were half those cited. The post Best option for ditched Queensland pumped hydro project less than half the cost claimed by premier appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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RenewableUK - UK and Welsh Governments unite to accelerate clean power mission

Global Renewable News

At Future Energy Wales, Wales' premier renewable energy conference, UK and Welsh Government officials held pivotal talks aimed at strengthening their partnership to accelerate clean energy progres.

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Whyalla could play host to low-carbon sustainable aviation fuels produced with renewables

Renew Economy

UK synthetic fuels developer Zero Petroleum targets sustainable aviation fuel facility in Whyalla, tapping into the state's green hydrogen production plans. The post Whyalla could play host to low-carbon sustainable aviation fuels produced with 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 Group, European Commission and Solar Impulse Foundation present energy efficiency initiative for smaller companies at COP29 in Baku

Global Renewable News

Highlights European Investment Bank Group, European Commission and the Solar Impulse Foundation join forces to assist small and mid-sized companies in their decarbonization efforts. A new ener.

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Will solar succeed where nuclear failed and become “too cheap to meter”?

Renew Economy

First uttered in 1954 in reference to the potential of nuclear, the phrase "too cheap to meter" became a bit of a joke. Now, with solar at 1.3 cents/kWh, could it have a new life? The post Will solar succeed where nuclear failed and become “too cheap to meter”? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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International Energy Agency - Electricity access continues to improve in 2024 - after first global setback in decadesPeople without access to electricity declined in 2023, a trend set to continue in 2024

Global Renewable News

The IEA's latest data show the number of people without access to electricity declined by more than 10 million from over 760 million in 2022 to below 750 million in 2023. This follows a period of.

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Neoen wants to build first wind project in state where it is building country’s biggest battery

Renew Economy

Neoen sends 200 MW Narrogin wind farm into WA EPA process. The post Neoen wants to build first wind project in state where it is building country’s biggest battery 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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Anaergia - Anaergia Awarded Contract to Operate and Maintain Rialto Bioenergy Solutions Facility in California

Global Renewable News

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Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund commits EUR 11.25 million in next phase of partnership with GridBeyond

Renew Economy

ommitment is part of a combined new investment of EUR 12.5 million in GridBeyond Storage. The post Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund commits EUR 11.25 million in next phase of partnership with GridBeyond appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Set to Scale New Heights in Solar Energy with 11 GW Expansion, Reveals New White Paper by LandGate

Global Renewable News

The latest white paper on solar farm development in Pennsylvaniawhite paper on solar farm development in Pennsylvania reveals a promising future for the state's renewable energy landscap.

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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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Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC - Nautilus Solar Energy® Transforms Contaminated Site into Community Solar Farm

Global Renewable News

Nautilus Solar Energy®, a leading national community solar company, announced the opening of a 7.0 MW community solar project located on a remediation site in Sanford, Maine. The Nautilus Solar tea.

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Turner Impact Capital’s latest impact fund invests in workforce housing in Denver

Impact Alpha

Turner Impact Capital is diving into Denver. The impact-focused private equity real estate firm has acquired two multifamily residential properties in Aurora, Colorado, part. The post Turner Impact Capital’s latest impact fund invests in workforce housing in Denver appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' South Korean offshore wind project Jeonnam 1 delivers first power

Global Renewable News

Jeonnam 1 today (Nov 18) announced the.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: SEC fines Invesco $17.5 million over ESG investing claims; IAASB releases first sustainability reporting assurance standards; EU lawmakers delay supply chain deforestation law; Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling; CDP strengthens alignment of sustainability reporting platform with GRI, EU standards; IKEA invests $1.6 billion to decarbonize store heating and cooling; UK, Brazil reveal new 2035 climate goals at COP29; ISO launches new principles for ESG perform

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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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International Renewable Energy Agency - Enhancing Commitment to Deep, Rapid and Sustained Emission Reductions - Alliance for Industry Decarbonization CEO High Level Dialog

Global Renewable News

Today (Nov 16), during a pivotal CEO high level dialog on coordinated actions towards raising aspiration for decarbonization, aligned with global and national decarbonization at COP29, the Alliance fo.

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Why Use Battery Swapping? Where Is Swapping is Most Needed?

CleanTechnica

Recently, CleanTechnica has featured articles about the COSCO Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric ship, a container ship now operating in China along the coast and on rivers. It uses containerized energy storage to swap batteries. China has also electrified rail, more electric buses than anywhere else in the world, and. [continued] The post Why Use Battery Swapping?

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European Investment Bank - Armenia: European Union expands support for energy efficiency renovations in Yerevan

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EU grant of more than 10 million will complement a 25 million EIB Global loan for energy efficiency improvements across Yerevan. The EU investment grant will help the municipal.

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Core Battery Fundamentals

CleanTechnica

Modern electric vehicle batteries began with lithium-ion batteries, originally applied to portable electronics and other portable applications. Batteries based on sodium have now been developed. These batteries have something in common. They all use intercalation. Intercalation simply means that charged compounds are physically stuffed in between the gaps in materials.

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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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Why EV Subsidies Are Important For The Future US Economy

CleanTechnica

We’ve written a couple of articles now about the US EV tax credit probably being killed by the Trump administration, and also other elements of the Inflation Reduction Act. In those articles, we’ve noted that this is bad for future US economic competitiveness. Some people don’t know the reason for. [continued] The post Why EV Subsidies Are Important For The Future US Economy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate

CleanTechnica

I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal. [continued] The post More Theories On Why Teslas Have The Highest Fatality Rate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act!

CleanTechnica

The federal tax incentives and rebates contained in the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to be eliminated soon. Now is the time to act. The post Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Learn to Drive in an Electric Vehicle

CleanTechnica

Should student drivers learn to drive on an EV? Should there be a special EV licence, like the manual and automatic categories? Thanks to my neighbour Ken for supplying the L and P plates in the picture below. When I was a student driver (many decades ago), you passed your. [continued] The post Learn to Drive in an Electric Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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.