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Australian homes could slash energy bills by two thirds by cutting out gas and petrol, AEMC says

Renew Economy

Australian households could lower their bills by over two thirds if they fully electrify their home by cutting out gas and petrol according to a new report from AEMC. The post Australian homes could slash energy bills by two thirds by cutting out gas and petrol, AEMC says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD supports green urban development in Vilnius

Global Renewable News

Highlights EBRD lends 18 million to support construction of a sustainable office building in Vilnius Investment promotes urban regeneration of the city State-of-the-art building to target BR.

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In the end, the only blackouts were in the media headlines: But there has to be a better way to do this

Renew Economy

Blackout featured prominently in media headlines this week, but not on the grid. But as the coal fleet gets older, there are smarter ways of responding to demand spikes. The post In the end, the only blackouts were in the media headlines: But there has to be a better way to do this appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Schneider Electric Advances Environmental Impact Transparency in MEP by Sharing Product Data Through One Click LCA

3BL Media

Schneider Electric First-of-its-kind environmental initiative addresses the critical data shortage for MEP products needed to decarbonize building services. RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 28, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA , the leading sustainability software platform for construction and manufacturing, have today announced a partnership to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments in e

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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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Australia to reshape manufacturing base as Greens deal excludes fossil fuels from flagship industry policy

Renew Economy

Greens make last minute commitment to vote for $22 billion Future Made in Australia policy under proviso no support would go to coal, oil and gas. The post Australia to reshape manufacturing base as Greens deal excludes fossil fuels from flagship industry policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DP World Callao Becomes the First Port Terminal in Peru to Receive the Peru Brand License

3BL Media

LIMA, Peru, November 28, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has become the first port terminal operator in Peru to receive the prestigious Peru Brand license. DP World Callao, the concessionaire of the South Pier at the Port of Callao, was awarded the license by the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) as part of its Peru Brand Licensee Program.

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How to talk about climate change at a divided dinner table

Corporate Knights

We know family dinners can get heated during the holidays. Here are a few talking points to help you navigate arguments over climate change.

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Wind, solar and battery pipeline: Albanese better not stuff up Bowen’s excellent tenure

Renew Economy

Australia has a strong pipeline of projects to meet its renewables targets. Things are starting to go well, and the CIS is having a major impact. Let's not stuff it up. The post Wind, solar and battery pipeline: Albanese better not stuff up Bowen’s excellent tenure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global Wind Energy Council - Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2024 – 2028 Report Released

Global Renewable News

The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind.

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Andrew Forrest seeks green tick for another wind and battery project as Clarke Creek powers up

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy seeks green tick for new wind and battery project in NSW as its biggest wind project to date injects first power into grid. The post Andrew Forrest seeks green tick for another wind and battery project as Clarke Creek powers up 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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Centrica - Centrica expands green power portfolio with purchase of Belgian Batteries

Global Renewable News

Centrica has completed the acquisition of an 18 MW battery storage project in Belgium from sustainable Venture Capital firm LRM. Commissioned in April 2018, the Terhills battery p.

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Trina submits approval for Victoria big battery, as locals campaign against solar and storage projects

Renew Economy

Trinasolar and Mint Renewables have now both lodged planning applications for neighbouring big batteries in Victoria, but community opposition is fierce. The post Trina submits approval for Victoria big battery, as locals campaign against solar and storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy Development Corporation - EDC wins ACES 2024 Asia's Green Company of the Year

Global Renewable News

First Gen-EDC is leading the Philippines toward a greener, more resilient future, earning the Asia's Green Company of the Year recognition from the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Award.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Getting the best out of the grid

Renew Economy

Energy expert Gabrielle Kuiper on getting the best out of distributed energy resources in the new market design and as coal exits the grid. Plus, news of the week. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Getting the best out of the grid 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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Vulcan Energy - Vulcan and BASF form partnership to explore regional geothermal potential

Global Renewable News

Vulcan and BASF have signed a memorandum of understanding, in the presence of Daniela Schmitt, Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture, and Viniculture for Rhineland-Palatinate, to ex.

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Aust partnership leads to solar-powered canola

Sustainability Matters

Riverina Oils , a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power to power its operations with solar energy. Flow Power described the new solar installation as its largest behind-the-meter project, adding that it set a new standard for renewable energy use in the manufacturing of Australian products. Located in the agricultural hub of the Riverina region in Bomen, NSW, the plant — which has been operational since 2013 — annually produces over 80,000 to

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ATCO Ltd. - ATCO Australia selects GE Vernova for hydrogen-capable turbines for South Australia Government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan

Global Renewable News

ATCO Australia, a division of Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX: CU), announced that as part of its partnership with the South Australian Government to deliver the world-leading Hydrogen Jobs Plan proje.

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DoE | Hydrogen Innovation

Energy Central

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), today announced a call for commercialization partners to accelerate market-facing research, development, and deployment of cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The objective of this call is to leverage DOE’s Lab Innovator 2.0 Cooperative Research and.

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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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SSE Renewables - SSE launches £10 million Hydro Community Fund

Global Renewable News

SSE has launched a new £10 million hydro community benefit fund, aimed at supporting projects within areas that host its existing hydro power infrastructure across Scotland.The introduction of th.

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Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to an international team of scientists.

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Queen's University Belfast - Queen's University in major, all-island sustainable energy project

Global Renewable News

Queen's University Belfast is to partner in a major, all-Ireland geothermal-energy project designed to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in order to help meet Net Zero commitments.Th.

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Stegra Signs 6 TWh Electricity Deal to Power Green Steel Production

ESG Today

Swedish green iron and steel maker Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with German low-carbon power producer Uniper for a yearly supply of electricity produced over the 6-year period ranging from 2027-2032, covering a total of 6 TWh (terawatt hours). Founded in 2020, Stegra is developing its flagship green steel plant in Boden, Sweden, with the project including a giga-scale green hydrogen plant as an integrated part of the ste

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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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DEME - DEME Awarded Contract for Construction of Offshore Wind Terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven

Global Renewable News

DEME has been awarded a contract1 for the construction of an offshore wind terminal in the Port of Cuxhaven in Germany. The terminal will boost Cuxhaven's position as a key offshore industrial hub.

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Reopening EU Sustainability Rules Poses Multiple Risks

Chris Hall

Potential dilution of directives could prove detrimental to disclosures from companies as well as information flows to investors. The proposed introduction of an ‘omnibus’ consolidating three key pieces of European sustainable finance legislation is likely to cause significant uncertainty and cost for both investors and businesses, experts have warned.

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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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Chemical replacement of TNT explosive more harmful to plants, study shows

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The increased use of a chemical compound to replace TNT in explosive devices has a damaging and long lasting effect on plants, new research has shown.

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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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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority - $10 Million Is Now Available To Advance Clean Heating and Cooling Technology for Large BuildingsNew Program Supports Production and Demonstration of Simple, Energy Efficient Cold-Climate Heat Pumps for Consumers

Global Renewable News

Governor Kathy Hochul today (Nov 27) announced that $10 million is now available to advance clean heating and cooling technology for use in large buildings across the state. The State.

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Recyclability by Design publication keeps packaging developers on top of EPR and other issues

Envirotec Magazine

The new guidance. RECOUP has updated its Recyclability by Design (RBD) publication, bringing things up to date with emerging requirements, and at a critical time for packaging recyclability with the impending increase of compliance costs associated with Extended Producer Responsibility. Originally released in 2006, the RBD document from the group – a leading UK independent authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling – has been regularly updated.

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. - CenterPoint Energy launches online energy efficiency store for Indiana customers

Global Renewable News

CenterPoint Energy is encouraging its Indiana customers to take advantage of savings through its newly launched online store, offering a convenient way to purchase energy-efficient products for home.

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Breeze bonanza: AI helps sculpt first geographically-tailored urban wind turbine

Envirotec Magazine

The team behind the “Birmingham Blade”: (left to right) Dr Kit Windows Yule, University of Birmingham, and Chief Scientific Officer, EvoPhase; Leonard Nicusan, Chief Technology Officer, EvoPhase; Dominik Werner, CEO, EvoPhase; David Coleman, CEO, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Jack Sykes, Chief Operating Officer, EvoPhase; John Cook, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Laura Bond, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Paul J

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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.