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Plans advanced for Australia’s largest battery, with eight times more storage than current biggest

Renew Economy

The size of big battery projects in Australia is rapidly increasing, with the latest proposal around eight times bigger than the current biggest operating battery in the country. The post Plans advanced for Australia’s largest battery, with eight times more storage than current biggest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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WindEurope - Cement Co-processing avoids up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton processed

Global Renewable News

This is a joint report with: CEFIC UP/VE Sector Group, CEMBUREAU, Epoxy Europe, EuCIA, the European Alliance for SMC BMC, European Boating Industry, Glass Fibre Europe, Tech-Fab Europe, and WindEurope.

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Whoever wins the election, Queensland needs more renewables, sooner

Renew Economy

There are deliberate campaigns underway to spread misinformation and disinformation about renewables, particularly in regional areas, in an attempt to delay this crucial transition. The post Whoever wins the election, Queensland needs more renewables, sooner appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Entergy Corporation - Energy Smart offers $5M in energy-saving upgrades to local businesses

Global Renewable News

Energy Smart, Entergy New Orleans' energy efficiency program, helps businesses save money while meeting energy efficiency goals. In honor of National Energy Awareness Month, Energy Smart annou.

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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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Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes manufacturing pact with Chinese PV giant

Renew Economy

Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes agreement with China solar giant that could be big boost to Labor's Made in Australia plans and its Solar Sunshot program. The post Australian solar innovator SunDrive strikes manufacturing pact with Chinese PV giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Altus Power - Commercial Scale Market Leader, Altus Power, Tops 1GW in Operating Assets

Global Renewable News

Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), the largest commercial scale provider of clean electric power, today (Oct 10) announced that its nationwide portfolio of assets in operation topped one gigawatt. The market.

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Global Wind Energy Council - Global Wind Energy Council Named Finalist and Runner-Up for Prestigious Equality in Energy Transitions Organizational Leadership Award

Global Renewable News

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has been recognised as a finalist for the Organizational Leadership Award at the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions (EIET) Awards, an initiative of the Clean.

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Port of Newcastle advances new precinct to become leading hub for green hydrogen

Renew Economy

The development of the Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct has taken important new steps with the signing of agreements for key design work and environmental impact studies. The post Port of Newcastle advances new precinct to become leading hub for green hydrogen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Vestas - Vestas and Fortum reach settlement on arbitration related to Russian wind energy projects

Global Renewable News

Vestas and Fortum are pleased to announce that the companies have settled the arbitration regarding wind energy projects in Russia. The settlement entails that both companies waive past, present and f.

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Data centres, electrification and green hydrogen: The big demand questions for the grid

Renew Economy

Our analysis assumes a fraction of the data centre demand forecasts modelled in the central scenario of the market operator's grid plan. The post Data centres, electrification and green hydrogen: The big demand questions for the grid 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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Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult - Specialist lead contractors selected for new UK offshore wind testing facilities

Global Renewable News

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has identified two specialist companies as preferred contractors to support the development of its new blade testing and upgraded drive train testing fac.

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The question hanging in Helene’s wake: Is anywhere ‘climate safe’?

Impact Alpha

Kaylea Noce never considered evacuating as Hurricane Helene headed toward her apartment near downtown Asheville. As a native of western North Carolina, she. The post The question hanging in Helene’s wake: Is anywhere ‘climate safe’? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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American Clean Power Association - ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores South Construction Approval

Global Renewable News

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean En.

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Former professor donates $1 billion to make college free for all students

Good.is: Planet

Dr. Ruth Gottesman, former professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine has fulfilled her long-term dream of promoting medical research.

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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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WindEurope - EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation - here's how to do it

Global Renewable News

In the first visit to Brussels by a British Prime Minister since Brexit Keir Starmer has agreed with EU Commission President von der Leyen that the two sides should strengthen cooperation in a num.

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Homegrown wind tower industry could create 4300 jobs

Sustainability Matters

A new report from The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work has made the case for a homegrown wind tower industry, finding that by manufacturing its own towers, Australia could create more than 4300 quality direct jobs. Currently, all wind towers installed in Australia are imported from overseas, with most coming from China. The Centre for Future Work found that a domestic wind energy sector would generate 4350 ongoing jobs in wind tower manufacturing and thousands more in input industrie

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International Renewable Energy Agency - Global Goal of Tripling Renewables Needs USD 1.5 Trillion Investment Per Year

Global Renewable News

Official tracking report of UAE Consensus energy goals confirms signireificant gaps in progress towards tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency by 2030; recommends priority actions and dr.

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Golden Plains Wind Farm starts feeding into the grid

Sustainability Matters

The Golden Plains Wind Farm at Rokewood has begun feeding into Victoria’s electricity grid, following 20 months of construction. Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced the powering up of the wind farm, which will be able to power 765,000 homes when fully operational. The project consists of 215 turbines that stand 149 metres high with 79-metre blades.

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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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American Clean Power Association - US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Installations Surge, Setting New Q2 Record

Global Renewable News

Highlights 3,000+ MW of storage installed across all segments, 74% increase from Q2 2023 Second-highest quarter on record for total installationsThe U.S. energy storage.

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Fourth-grade teacher debunks the claim that teachers only work '8 to 9 months per year'

Good.is: Planet

A teacher shared his salary, people pointed out that even babysitters and baristas are paid more.

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Eco Wave Power Global - Following the Signing of the Power Station Sale Agreement with Lian Tat, Eco Wave Power's CEO Arrives for an Official Site Visit on the East Coast of Taiwan

Global Renewable News

Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq: WAVE).

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Solicitor explains what happens to inheritance if someone dies without a will

Good.is: Planet

This solicitor clarifies in detail what are the implications for each family member if a loved one dies without a will.

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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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Yarra Valley Water invests in recycled water infrastructure

Sustainability Matters

Yarra Valley Water has announced the completion of a new recycled water main in Croydon, marking a significant milestone for what is said to be one of Australia’s first recycled water offset pilots. The utility is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to help local parks and community spaces stay green while saving drinking water. Yarra Valley Water Managing Director Pat McCafferty said the pilot is part of a longer-term road map to conserve water.

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Brother searched football field to find a button for little sister. So she got it sewed on her wedding dress

Good.is: Planet

Her brother also told her that he wouldn't have been mad at her even if the lost button wasn't found.

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Nature conservation is a public good, not a market

Eco-Business

Private investment in conservation is always welcome but the evidence suggests governments will need to do the heavy lifting when it comes to repairing nature.

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Mom moved to tears after stepson makes unusual request during adoption case: 'Can I say something?'

Good.is: Planet

The child had been with the moms since he was born, but the procedure to legally adopt him was lengthy.

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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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Malaysia cannot rule out CCUS but must keep ‘eyes wide open’ to risks, says environment minister Nik Nazmi

Eco-Business

A new carbon capture and storage bill is due to be tabled next month at “record speed”, amid plans to import carbon dioxide from Japan and South Korea. Environmental advocates have called CCUS an ineffective decarbonisation lever.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Canada plans mandatory climate reporting for large companies; ACCA launches sustainability skills course, accreditation for finance professionals; KPMG survey finds CEOs are sticking with climate strategies, but changing how they talk about it; EU to delay rules banning deforestation-linked products; ISS acquires carbon accounting software provider; Morningstar launches CSRD, EU Taxonomy compliance solutions; greenwashing cases fall for first time since 2019; KPMG appoints

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The case for carbon offsets as interim solution for aviation emissions

Eco-Business

With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right.

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What’s Holding Back The EV Revolution In America? It’s The Charging, Stupid!

CleanTechnica

EV sales around the world are gaining ground in many countries but sputtering somewhat in the US. They are well over 95 percent of sales in Norway, 50 percent in China, and 24 percent in France, but in America, they are struggling to get past the 10 percent mark. Alan. [continued] The post What’s Holding Back The EV Revolution In America? It’s The Charging, Stupid!

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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.