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US clean energy jobs grew 4.2% in 2023: DOE
The U.S. added clean energy jobs at more than twice the rate of the broader economy, according to the Department of Energy.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Meta inks geothermal deal for data centers
Meta’s deal with Sage Geosystems will provide up to 150 megawatts and be the first use of next-gen geothermal east of the Rocky Mountains.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs
Rebecca Tinucci, previously Tesla’s head of charging, will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck
The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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NASA launches greenhouse gas detection instrument
The Tanager-1 satellite aims to detect the source of methane and carbon dioxide emissions on Earth from space and provide “actionable data” to help reduce these emissions.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Qnergy to expand methane conversion efforts to curb Utah’s emissions footprint
Amid super pollutant risks, Qnergy is working to scale its methane conversion toolset by working with municipalities and waste management firms, CEO Ory Zik told ESG Dive.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants
The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets
The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Greystar expands into infrastructure development
The nation’s largest multifamily housing owner is extending its reach into new sectors including clean power, transition fuels and data centers.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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SunPower’s bankruptcy does not imply similar fates for competing solar companies, analyst says
Higher interest rates hit SunPower harder than competitors like Sunnova and Sunrun because it relied more on solar financing from loans versus third party options, said Raymond James analyst Graham Price.
By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Meta to procure 374 MW of clean energy from RWE solar farms
The tech conglomerate has signed two power purchase agreements with the German energy company to build on its sustainability goals.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Market headwinds force owners to hit the brakes on EV projects
Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Ebon Solar to build $942M New Mexico plant
The manufacturer is the second company to make a massive investment in Albuquerque’s solar sector.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant
The six-year loan will back the development of a 1.35 million square foot plant which will be operated by renewable energy company Trinasolar.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Alternative inks and coatings aim to increase recyclability and aid sustainability goals
Recent state legislation seeking to limit carbon black hasn’t progressed yet, but companies are already seeing demand for different approaches using algae, magnetic coatings and more.
By Hollie Stephens • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Blackstone acquires majority stake of renewables engineering firm
While the terms of the deal with Westwood Professional Services were not disclosed, a Blackstone exec said its transition business has committed $1.3 billion in investments since June.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Microsoft builds on sustainability suite with new ESG reporting tool
The new tool allows companies to streamline, simplify and accelerate their reporting process and offers templates for a broad range of ESG standards and frameworks.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells scores $1.4B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar factory
The facility is expected to create 1,950 jobs and slated to produce 3.3 gigawatts of solar panels per year.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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SunPower files for bankruptcy, plans to sell or wind down remaining operations
Facing a “severe liquidity crisis,” the leading residential solar installer must sell its assets to pay down more than $2 billion in debts, officials said.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards
The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide policymakers and regulators with “financially unconflicted advice” to monitor and develop standards for the industry.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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AI could halt energy use growth in US buildings: LBNL study
Combined with policy measures and low-carbon generation, building carbon emissions can decline over 90% by 2050 compared with business-as-usual scenarios, according to national lab researchers.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Bill Gates-backed energy investment firm pulls in $839M for new climate fund
Breakthrough Energy Ventures’ third fund will have an investment focus similar to that of its predecessors and target five key areas in climate innovation, including energy and transportation.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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GSA to source carbon-free power for federal facilities in Illinois
In a multiyear deal between the U.S. General Services Administration and Homefield Energy, 80% of buildings' energy will come from wind power.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Weaving tech company scores $32M to decarbonize fashion supply chains
Unspun plans to expand the use of its 3D machinery which boosts circular production by localizing manufacturing capabilities.
By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2024
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