Environmental Leader

MARCH 21, 2022

Ventas will focus on electrification, energy management and renewable energy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, building upon its longstanding actions and commitment to environmental stewardship.

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E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act and the Affordable Gas Transition Act. This post summarizes the key provisions of these proposals and discusses their potential impact on New York’s energy landscape.

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Environmental Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

New research shows using tools to combat carbon emissions can help improve economic growth at the same time. The post Increasing Renewable Energy Can Lead to Economic Growth and Lower Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wangda Zuo, Rahman Azari and Jiazhen Ling will give the talk, “The Economic Impacts of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme on Building Retrofits,” at 4 p.m. under three different carbon prices. Rahman Azari is an associate professor of architecture and the director of the Resource and Energy Efficiency Lab at Penn State.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, energy plays a vital role in powering businesses and supporting their growth. But with the ever-increasing cost of energy and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, energy-intensive businesses need to explore ways to maximize their energy strategy.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Brazil-based aviation and aerospace company Embraer unveiled today the Energia Family of aircraft concepts using renewable energy propulsion technologies, aimed at helping the aviation industry achieve its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Environmental Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

New research shows using tools to combat carbon emissions can help improve economic growth at the same time. The post Increasing Renewable Energy Can Lead to Economic Growth and Lower Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. The post PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 1, 2024

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examined how different interpretations of contracted variable renewable energy (VRE) sources (i.e., Their … Continue reading Exploring the impact of grid-connected hydrogen production on carbon emissions

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 17, 2024

Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Kerry Rippy’s first word was not a common one, like mommy, dog, or banana. Even as a baby, she was not so interested in simply naming her favorite parent, pet, or sticky breakfast treat. She had bigger mysteries in mind.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2022

On July 13, Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation to power nearly 50 percent of its legacy operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, District of Columbia, and parts of Illinois with renewable electricity.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

2009 CARB established Low Carbon Fuel Standard for vehicles. Renewable energy target raised to 50% by 2030. Required zero carbon emissions from power grid by 2045. Required net zero emissions by 2045 and an 85% reduction in carbon emissions (not counting offsets). 2015 SB350. 2016 SB 32.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. The post PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Michigan legislators recently passed a series of energy-related bills that Gov. It adds Michigan to the growing list of states, including Illinois and Minnesota , that have adopted standards to increase renewable energy on the grid and move toward 100-percent decarbonization of the power sector.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 19, 2022

Germany-based Henkel wants to reduce its CO2 emissions from its 185 production sites by 75% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. It is focused on efficiency rates and using more renewable energy. The post Henkel Lauded for Vastly Improving Its Water and Energy Efficiency Rates appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Meijer announced on Tuesday it aims to halve its absolute carbon emissions by 2025. To reach the target, the Midwestern retailer said it will add more renewable energy procurement and test “innovative” technologies like energy-saving geothermal projects for refrigeration, which it plans to pilot next year.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 13, 2022

And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. The post GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It achieved that goal in 2017. by 2030 and globally by 2035.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If governments step up support for renewable energy and other efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 could see total carbon emissions begin to fall

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 22, 2022

Minnesotans are facing concurrent crises of climate change, high energy prices and inflation, and the inequitable public health impacts of fossil fuel air pollution. Renewable energy will help with all of that—but we need a grid that is designed for wind and solar instead of having to rely on expensive coal and gas plants.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 22, 2023

PepsiCo has launched a project to turn waste into renewable energy at its snack plant in Carregado, Portugal. The move, a first for PepsiCo in Southern Europe, will reduce carbon emissions at the site. Read the full story at Bakery & Snacks.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

On April 22, Dickinson College, Haverford College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College and Swarthmore College announced they have joined with three colleges in North Carolina as a part of an innovative, large-scale solar energy facility in western Kentucky.

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Environmental Leader

JUNE 10, 2022

Saint-Gobain plans to invest $72 million to upgrade equipment at its Montreal wallboard manufacturing facility and reduce its carbon emissions by up to 44,000 metric tons/year. The post Saint-Gobain to Invest $72M to Upgrade Equipment and Reduce Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. The company sells electric motorbikes in Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and is exploring the reuse of electric batteries and how to power its factory with green energy. © Zul Kifli / AFP / Getty Images.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 15, 2022

By using green steel, improving battery technology and implementing renewable energy and more recycled materials, Mercedes-Benz plans to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of its vehicles.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 21, 2022

The most consequential vote to advance a clean energy future won’t be happening in Washington, D.C., billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. billion in new transmission investments to accommodate a shift to clean energy. Grid upgrades enable clean energy industries to flourish.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At the global level, however, Germany has its own claim to a leadership role, particularly in its early support for renewable energy. Although its track record has some complexities, this timeline of German actions shows just its early and sustained attention to clean energy policy: 1990. Renewables are 6% of power.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The report covers a wide range of topics addressing risks and opportunities that DLC faces as it pursues a clean energy future for all while securing the economic vitality of the Pittsburgh region. DLC received more than $19.8 DLC received more than $19.8 to receive this distinction. “As

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) is one of the go-to sources for reliable information about the US power sector. They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. Carbon emissions remain high.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 28, 2023

billion metric tons (BMT), the state-run energy group said in an outlook released today (28th December). This compares with 425 BCM and 9% of primary energy consumption projected for 2025. This compares with 425 BCM and 9% of primary energy consumption projected for 2025. million bpd of oil this year. billion metric tons (BMT).

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 25, 2023

Even more, the company has begun executing its clean energy strategy, which is part of their effort to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The post 2022 Sustainability Report highlight’s PPL’s Commitment to a Sustainable Energy Future appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 15, 2023

Bitcoin alone is estimated to use 127 terawatt hours of energy and create up to 50 million tons of carbon emissions a year.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a recent column , Paul Krugman argued that cutting carbon emissions doesn’t have to mean an end to economic growth. Carbon emissions and growth aren’t joined at the hip. The numbers are really clear about the disconnect between the trajectories of GDP and emissions. He’s right about that.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Today, the regional entity overseeing much of the electric power grid in the Midwest—the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)—approved a set of major new transmission system upgrades that will bring billions of dollars in benefits to the region while better enabling states and utilities to pursue transitions to clean energy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

On January 26, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 7 —the 100% Clean Energy Bill. Now it’s on to the state Senate, where the question is: Will this be the year Minnesota sets a path toward 100-percent carbon-free electricity?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2022

All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. We found that states have technically feasible and highly beneficial ways to achieve 100-percent renewable energy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

Chicago’s new CAP aims to remedy those problems and chart an equitable path to cut the city’s carbon emissions by at least 60 percent by 2040. To improve the lives of all Chicagoans, the plan prioritizes environmental justice, household savings, public health, and clean energy. billion Chicago Recovery Plan.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $61 million for 10 pilot projects that will deploy new technology to transform thousands of homes and workplaces into state-of-the-art, energy-efficient buildings. … Read more →

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