PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On February 8, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it will soon make the switch to solar with the help of the nonprofit Pennsylvania Solar Center’s G.E.T. Solar energy is the fastest growing energy in the country and is saving businesses, nonprofits, communities, and residents thousands of dollars in utility bills.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and expert speakers for a March 22 webinar to learn about the importance of the interconnection process and how it brings more renewable energy electrons onto the grid starting at Noon. Representatives from the U.S.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 23, 2022

Wind power is an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. However, when it’s time to replace the huge turbine blades that convert wind into electricity, disposal is a problem.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

It has done so using energy efficiency and renewable energy. The post Procter & Gamble Is Well On Its Way to Using 100% Green Electricity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Procter & Gamble has cut emissions at all of its global operations by 52% from 2010 to 2020.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 85% of the electricity consumption at its most prominent locations comes from renewable energy sources. The post Finland’s Metso Outotec Oyj Accelerates Shift to Electrification to Solve Climate Issues appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The post Air Canada Aims to Decarbonize Using Electric-Hybrid Aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuels appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The coalition's mission is to accelerate the deployment and use of sustainable aviation fuel technologies to reach 10% of the global jet aviation fuel supply by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The post Air Canada Aims to Decarbonize Using Electric-Hybrid Aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuels appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The coalition's mission is to accelerate the deployment and use of sustainable aviation fuel technologies to reach 10% of the global jet aviation fuel supply by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 85% of the electricity consumption at its most prominent locations comes from renewable energy sources. The post Finland’s Metso Outotec Oyj Accelerates Shift to Electrification to Solve Climate Issues appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2023

The PA Solar Center is hosting a March 17 webinar on Opportunities for Pennsylvania In The Solar Supply, Solar Recycling and Reuse from Noon until 1:15 p.m. We’ll be joined by We Recycle Solar and SolarRecycle.org to describe the current solar recycling and reuse landscape as well as emerging innovations in the solar recycling industry.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The renewable energy transition involves harnessing epic forces of nature. Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. Batteries help store surplus energy. Source: UniEnergy Technologies / Wikimedia Commons.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As the share of volatile renewable energy needing electricity storage increases, more and more LIBs are needed, lithium prices rise, resources dwindle, and the amount of depleted batteries that contain … Continue reading Efficient and mild: Recycling of used lithium-ion batteries

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Physics World

JUNE 28, 2021

A device that can generate electricity while desalinating seawater has been developed by researchers in Saudi Arabia and China, who claim that their new system is highly efficient at performing both tasks. Climate change is also driving demand for renewable energy, like solar power. The research is described in Joule.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 30, 2022

It also hopes to ensure its product supply chain only uses renewable electricity by 2030. . The post Apple Is Tackling Climate Change by Using Renewables, Increasing Recycling, Limiting Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2022

As the world rolls out more solar panels, wind turbines and batteries, we’re cleaning up electricity — and generating a lot of equipment that will ultimately need to be recycled.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The changes are designed to support a renewable energy grid, make buildings more energy efficient, support the use of electric vehicles, and reduce waste and stormwater runoff. Create the newly defined use “energy infrastructure equipment” (EIE), and add it to Use Groups 4, 6, and 14 (ZR 12-10, 22-14, 32-15, 32-23).

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Environmental Leader

JULY 22, 2022

Home Depot’s stores will run entirely on renewable energy by 2030. The post Home Depot Has Cut Electricity Consumption by 44% Since 2010. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Solar will provide 75% of that by the end of 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 16, Sheetz , a family owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation Energy to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A wind turbine includes a foundation, a tower, electrical wiring, a nacelle between the blades, and the blades themselves. The energy research firm Wood Mackenzie estimates that the number of blades using PET as their core material instead of balsa will increase from 20% in 2018 to 55% in 2023. Can wind turbine blades be recycled?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 10, 2023

California has been at the forefront of everything from limits on greenhouse gas emissions and 100% renewable energy requirements, to a human right to water. This means that while we are on track to reach our 2035 goals, concerns around mining and disposal of batteries are real and need to be addressed.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Lithium-ion batteries are efficient, compact, and have a long lifespan – all factors that enable electric vehicles (EVs), which are powered by these batteries, to be a great substitute for their gasoline counterpart. Stationary storage is a vital part of the renewable energy transition.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On December 7, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

About the technology, Wu Xiaonan, an official at the National Speed Skating Oval said: “With the CO2 refrigeration process, we can save 20-30% on electricity compared to traditional ice-making methods.” Fully powered by renewable energy. ” The Games take place in 25 venues, 13 of which are newly built.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Over the last decade, we have invested in hydropower and alternative fuel and electric vehicles, improved our stormwater management, and practiced sustainable development,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3–4 Postponed: PennDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Applications PennTAP: Apply Now For USDA Rural Energy For America Renewable Energy, Efficiency Improvement Loans, Grants PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb. 17 - Apply For USDA Rural Energy For America Program, G.E.T.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Scrapped the plastic (and non-recyclable) gift cards that were the landlord’s holiday present to the tenants. Enrolled the apartment complex in Bullfrog Power, ensuring that the buildings’ electricity and fuel costs would be offset by an investment by the landlord in renewable energy.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While Vestas conspicuously helps other enterprises achieve their energy goals by making and selling wind turbines, it is quietly trying to decarbonize its internal operations. The goal is carbon neutrality for its internal operations and the electricity it produces by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While Vestas conspicuously helps other enterprises achieve their energy goals by making and selling wind turbines, it is quietly trying to decarbonize its internal operations. The goal is carbon neutrality for its internal operations and the electricity it produces by 2030.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 20, 2023

Alstom aims to cut its CO2 emissions from Scope 1 & 2 by improving energy intensity, developing on-site green electricity production, and supplying all sites with renewable sources. The post Alstom Is A Pacesetter In Transport Markets, Using Low-Carbon Options appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s driving part of its effort to shift from the internal combustion engine to electric vehicles. The post Sustainability Is Key to Nissan’s Success, Including Selling More EVs and Reducing Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Nissan's focus is on sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions.

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A Greener Life

MAY 12, 2023

Transition quickly to renewable energy As much as 95% of West Bengal’s 10.7 The state has plans to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, which is too little, too late. The state has plans to generate 20% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, which is too little, too late.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. Examining Supply-Side Options to Achieve 100% Clean Electricity by 2035.)

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

To reach its goal, access to renewables grew by 900 megawatts. Now, more than 25% of its purchased electricity comes from clean energy. The post Dow Is Buying Renewables and Cutting Waste In Its Environmental Quests appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

16 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation Help Wanted: Penn State University College Of Agricultural Sciences Dean Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults DCNR State Parks February Environmental Education Newsletter Gets To The Heart Of Winter Educational Experiences Penn State Hosts Feb.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 3, 2022

Phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030 and restart renewable energy efforts, including allowing residential and small commercial renewable system operators to earn credits. Ensure we don’t recycle toxics by requiring that products sent for recycling do not contain dangerous substances.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 9, 2023

It would allow offshore wind farms to produce gas instead of electricity, a fairly radical proposal. That’s proving to be a handy way for the oil and gas companies to muscle in on the energy transition and prolong their gas sales. Can we recycle our North Sea infrastructure to deliver clean hydrogen instead?

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