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“Putting fatter lines on poles:” Consultation begins on renewable zone for nation’s coal hub

Renew Economy

Community consultation has begin on the creation of the Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone, which is featuring an upgrade of existing network capacity rather than new transmission lines, and which could emerge as a model for future plans. The state government has said the Hunter-Central Coast REZ will be the first in Australia to focus […] The post “Putting fatter lines on poles:” Consultation begins on renewable zone for nation’s coal hub appeared first on RenewE

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Glass reaches 2025 recycling target in APCO packaging report

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) released its 202223 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report in December 2024, the second report released last year as part of the organisations commitment to improving the timeliness and relevance of data. The latest results against its targets are: Target 1: 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.

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Lies, damned lies and Coalition energy economics: Dutton’s latest nuclear claim slammed

Renew Economy

Dutton's latest claim that the Coalition's nuclear policy will cut electricity bills by 44% has been slammed as "either dangerously ill-informed" or a lie and new modelling shows why. The post Lies, damned lies and Coalition energy economics: Dutton’s latest nuclear claim slammed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sydney Water trial at Cascade Water Filtration Plant reduces PFAS levels

Sustainability Matters

Sydney Water s newly commissioned mobile PFAS treatment unit at Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) has started to reduce the levels of PFAS during the first month of a new treatment trial. Recent testing indicated that water processed through the mobile PFAS treatment has reduced PFAS levels below the proposed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Customers will take as much wind and solar as they can “because they are the cheapest,” says Brookfield

Renew Economy

Brookfield, with $1.5 trillion in assets and now in control of Neoen, says demand and prospects for low cost wind, solar and battery storage has never been better. The post Customers will take as much wind and solar as they can “because they are the cheapest,” says Brookfield appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ocean Power Technologies - Ocean Power Technologies Secures $2 Million in Purchase Orders for PowerBuoys® in Latin America

Global Renewable News

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Green Therma - Green Therma and Aalborg Forsyning Announce Partnership on the Geothermal Heat4Ever Solution in Aalborg

Global Renewable News

Green Therma, a company with an innovative technology solution within renewable geothermal energy, collaborates with Aalborg Forsyning to establish the first Heat4Ever project. The project is expect.

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Wind farm objections: In Germany, one group of protesters averaged 64 complaints per person

Renew Economy

German region received 440,000 complaints against wind projects. Most came from a single group, with one person writing 565. The post Wind farm objections: In Germany, one group of protesters averaged 64 complaints per person appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Teverra - Department of Energy Supports Teverra's AI-Driven Technology to Unlock Billions in Annual Savings for Clean Energy Well Drilling

Global Renewable News

Teverra LLC, a pioneering company in subsurface energy technology, is thrilled to announce its receipt of a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to advance its revolutionary Drilling.

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Know your NEM: The jaw tightens as wind and solar gets ready to overtake coal and gas

Renew Economy

Wind and solar are not far from overtaking coal and gas in Australia's main grid. But market volatility is affecting prices. Are they being manipulated? The post Know your NEM: The jaw tightens as wind and solar gets ready to overtake coal and gas 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 Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD and EU support Serbia's transition to clean energyReconstruction of Vlasinske system to strengthen the country's hydropower capacity

Global Renewable News

When Marko Filipovi joined Serbia's electric power company, EPS, in 2012 as one of the country's top 110 engineering students, the reconstruction of the Vlasinske hydropower system had alrea.

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Goldwind promises improved eagle detection at new Tasmania wind project

Renew Economy

Bird protection will be front of mind for Goldwind after four key species found at its proposed Bashan wind farm site in Tasmania. The post Goldwind promises improved eagle detection at new Tasmania wind project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. - DEEP Earth Energy Partners with Global Energy Leader SLB to Drive Next-Generation Geothermal Development in Canada

Global Renewable News

DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) announces a strategic collaboration with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to drive the development of Canada's first next-generation geoth.

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Energy Central

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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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International Hydropower Association - Pumped Storage Hydropower Toolkit launches: Delivering policy solutions

Global Renewable News

The International Hydropower Association (IHA)has today (Jan 28) launched a toolkit for pumped storage hydropower (PS)development. This toolkit details the barriers for delivering policy solutio.

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Lightbridge and Oklo Partner on Fuel Fabrication

Energy Central

Lightbridge and Oklo Partner on Fuel Fabrication Poland’s PGE in Joint Venture with ZE PAK for KHNP APR1400 Reactor CORE POWER Plans to Bring Floating Nuclear Plants to US Ports Expansion Of Test Program for MOX Fuel For VVER Reactors Helion Fusion Scores $450M with New Investors China Sets Nuclear Fusion Record With Plasma for 1,000 Seconds US NRC adds.

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European Investment Bank - EIB Group achieves record results in 2024, targets €95 billion in investments for 2025

Global Renewable News

Highlights The EIB Group supported a record of over 100billion in new investment for Europe's energy security in 2024. A record of nearly 60% of all EIB Group financing supported the gre.

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From carbon tax to fuel subsidy cuts: What’s next for Malaysia’s sustainability agenda in 2025?

Eco-Business

The country is expected to leverage its Asean presidency to drive cooperation in the regional carbon markets. At home, Malaysia is looking to drive down emissions through a climate bill, energy sector reform and fuel subsidy cuts.

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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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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - EBRD finances Baltica 2, the largest wind farm in the Baltic Sea

Global Renewable News

Highlights EBRD lends 200 million for the construction of Baltica 2, the second and the largest offshore wind farm in Poland Baltica 2 to add 1.5 GW of renewable capacity to Polish.

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From carbon tax to fuel subsidy cuts: What’s next for Malaysia’s sustainable development agenda in 2025?

Eco-Business

The country is expected to leverage its Asean presidency to drive cooperation in the regional carbon markets. At home, Malaysia is looking to drive down emissions through a climate bill, energy sector reform and fuel subsidy cuts.

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EDF Renewables - EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Announce Commercial Operation of Desert Quartzite

Global Renewable News

EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Inc. (PSEI) today (Jan 31) announced that their jointly owned Desert Quartzite Solar+Storage Project achieved operatio.

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Degradation changes forest’s carbon storage, tree profile: study

Eco-Business

In highly deforested landscapes and degraded forests, large-seeded big trees are losing out to opportunistic, fast-growing species, a recent study has found.

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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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EDF Renewables - EDF Renewables North America and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Announce Commercial Operation of Desert Quartzite

Global Renewable News

EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Inc. (PSEI) today (Jan 31) announced that their jointly owned Desert Quartzite Solar+Storage Project achieved operatio.

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Cambodia’s LNG plans face energy security and cost issues

Eco-Business

The country should approach gas-fired power development with caution, write the authors of a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

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Vattenfall - Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects

Global Renewable News

Vattenfall and BASF have awarded four major contracts for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, which are located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea. The contra.

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Small islands sound the climate crisis alarm before the highest court

Eco-Business

Nations hit hard by warming are not asking for the moon, just international law to be respected.

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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 Employees Volunteered Over 37,000 Hours in 2024, Exceeding Goal by nearly 50%

Global Renewable News

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading sustainable energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today (Jan 31) that employees volunteered over 37,000.

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85 per cent of Southeast Asia’s mangrove projects face permanence risks: Study

Eco-Business

Despite their huge potential as blue carbon sinks,the majority are under threat from the cultivation of palm oil, rice and aquaculture at current carbon prices, on top of cyclones and sea-level rise over the next century, researchers warn.

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ComEd - ComEd Highlights 2024 Efforts to Advance the Clean Energy Transition in Northern Illinois

Global Renewable News

ComEd is announcing how a series of investments and initiatives in 2024 led to record progress made in terms of enhancing reliability, clean energy access, community investment and jobs, and overall.

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Announcing the Release of the 2025 Ranking of America’s Most JUST Companies

Just Capital

Today, JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, is proud to announce the JUST 100 list as part of the 2025 Rankings of Americas Most JUST Companies. Each year, JUST Capital begins by polling the American public on a fully representative basis on their priorities for business behavior. It then evaluates how the largest corporations in the country perform against those criteria.

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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.