Technology: Page 10


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    US clean energy sector is breaking records but presidential election, other challenges loom: WRI

    “Policymakers, regulators, developers and manufacturers must double down on their efforts to address key challenges,” said the World Resources Institute in a report.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 15, 2024
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    International Finance Corporation unveils AI-powered tool for ESG analysis

    MALENA can analyze unstructured text from annual reports, sustainability reports, news and impact assessments, according to the IFC.

    By Feb. 14, 2024
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    Trendline

    The state of the clean energy transition in 2024

    This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    GM hires former Tesla exec to lead EV battery strategy

    Kurt Kelty was heavily involved in creating Tesla’s first Gigafactory and has been working on lithium-ion batteries since he worked at Panasonic in 1993.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 14, 2024
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    HSBC partners with Google, works toward $1B climate tech investments goal

    Under the new deal, companies part of the GCR-sustainability program will be able to explore venture debt financing options offered by HSBC’s specialist climate tech finance team.

    By Feb. 12, 2024
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    Democrats join push to stop climate funding from going to farm biogas projects

    The growing movement to capture methane from livestock waste only further encourages mass-scale industrial agriculture, a group of lawmakers said in a letter to the USDA. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Shell rebrands climate tech company Studio X as Onward, eyes net-zero economy

    The updated energy venture falls in line with the oil major’s goal to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
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    EU passes domestic clean energy act, trailing US supply chain and climate bills

    The European Commission agreed to the Net-Zero Industry Act to increase domestic manufacturing, following similar domestic production acts passed by the U.S.

    By Feb. 8, 2024
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    Ford created a secret team to build an affordable EV

    The automaker plans to launch multiple EVs based on the platform as part of its revamped electrification strategy, CEO Jim Farley said.

    By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Neighborhood-scale building decarbonization: 2 approaches

    Relying on the replacement of one appliance at a time isn’t enough to meet federal and state climate goals, said the Building Decarbonization Coalition’s executive director. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 7, 2024
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    Recurrent Energy raises $160M, secures Microsoft as client for solar project

    The tech giant will be the sole purchaser of all the energy and renewable energy credits produced by the Louisiana-based Bayou Galion Solar project.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    Allianz launches platform tracking pathways, investments needed for net-zero

    The free, open source tool will combine sector and geographic information on the emissions reductions and investments required to limit global temperature rise.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Climate software startup Watershed clinches $100M in funding

    The funding will allow the company to continue developing climate programs for clients — helping them measure, report and reduce emissions — and increase its investments in Europe.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Bio-fueling the future: How farms are shaping the renewable energy transition in 2024

    As more incentives become available, the agriculture sector is set to play a key role in expanding solar, biogas and other alternative energy sources.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 1, 2024
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    BP invests in climate tech startup CHOOOSE to help decarbonize aviation industry

    The oil giant’s financial backing will allow airlines to centrally manage their decarbonization initiatives, ranging from emissions calculations and reporting to carbon removals.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    The ESG industry outlook on 2024: Climate disclosure rules, proxy voting and more

    The upcoming year will determine how national and international regulation, shareholder rights and proposal approvals, and scope 3 reporting influence the ESG landscape.

    By , Jan. 30, 2024
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    Developers rebid offshore wind contracts in New York’s fourth solicitation as Equinor and BP split

    Sunrise Wind developer Ørsted also plans to split from project partner Eversource and acquire its 50% stake in the project, if the state approves its proposal.

    By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Ocean carbon capture startup Captura raises $21M

    The company plans to begin operating its technology at a commercial scale following a fall pilot plant deployment, currently in development with energy company Equinor.

    By Jan. 24, 2024
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    $104M for clean energy projects in 31 federal buildings announced by DOE

    The selected projects are expected to save over $29 million in energy and water costs, generating an additional 27 megawatts of clean energy capacity, the U.S. Department of Energy says.

    By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 24, 2024
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    BCG, 1PointFive ink carbon capture removal credits deal

    BCG will also collaborate with 1PointFive through consulting services, which include developing business processes that back direct air capture carbon removal credits.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
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    Recycling tech company Resynergi secures $6.4M to accelerate plastic circularity

    The funding will help scale the company’s Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis reactor, which generates clean products with a 68% reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Hertz reverses course on electric vehicles

    The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling some 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Sphera acquires SupplyShift to improve scope 3 tracking capabilities

    The deal comes as companies across the globe are facing increased regulatory pressure to report on their scope 3 emissions and carbon footprint.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    How 3 states are attacking carbon emissions from transportation

    While 21 states sued the federal government over its new rule requiring transportation emission reduction targets, others are forging ahead to clean up the sector.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Spearmint Energy brings its first Texas battery energy storage plant online

    The company’s 300 megawatt Revolution project marks the debut for one of the largest battery storage companies in one of the largest battery storage markets in the nation.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership

    The new agreement could provide enough solar energy to power up to 1.8 million homes a year.

    By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024