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Workiva launches sustainable solutions platform, acquires carbon accounting firm
The ESG reporting software firm said its new platform will let companies “prepare and file audit-ready financial and non-financial reports” amid growing disclosure requirements.
By Zoya Mirza • June 20, 2024 -
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Salesforce announces spate of climate investments
The three new investments include joining a decarbonization initiative, a PPA for a 27-megawatt solar project and committing almost $4 million to climate-focused philanthropy.
By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 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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Local opposition to renewable energy projects ‘widespread and growing’: Columbia University report
The report tracks 395 local restrictions on renewable energy development, with 55 of those emerging in the last year.
By Diana DiGangi • June 18, 2024 -
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EV adoption falls to its lowest point since 2021: JD Power
Meanwhile, electric vehicles are more available than they’ve ever been.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 14, 2024 -
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NextEra Energy Resources, Entergy strike 4.5 GW solar and storage development deal
The five-year agreement will allow Entergy to access NextEra Energy’s supply chain and its development expertise to expand Entergy’s renewable energy portfolio.
By Emma Penrod • June 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDrive for energy permitting reform fuels tensions between climate, environmental justice advocates
A simplified permitting process would speed the deployment of clean energy, but some EJ advocates are concerned about unintended consequences.
By Diana DiGangi • June 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EnergyCAPFilm studios prioritize energy efficiency: A look at Garden Studios’ innovative approach
By adopting EnergyCAP SmartAnalytics, Garden Studios not only upholds its commitment to environmental stewardship but also sets a benchmark for other studios to follow.
June 10, 2024 -
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$1.3B earmarked for EV charging network expansion in US
The Biden-Harris Administration aims to accelerate public and private investment in clean transportation with the historic grant funding.
By Haley Cawthon • June 7, 2024 -
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Energy Capital Partners secures $6.7B to invest in clean energy industry
The New Jersey-based private equity firm said its fifth flagship fund would invest in companies focused on power generation, decarbonization and renewable and storage assets.
By Zoya Mirza • June 4, 2024 -
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Treasury issues proposed guidance on technology-neutral clean energy tax credits
The new credits, which cover wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal and other technologies, are “one of the [Inflation Reduction Act’s] most significant reforms,” the Treasury Department said in a release.
By Diana DiGangi • May 31, 2024 -
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White House looks to bolster carbon market credibility
The Biden administration released new principles for responsibly participating in voluntary carbon markets in what was called a “pragmatic step” by the CEO of carbon data platform Sylvera.
By Lamar Johnson • May 30, 2024 -
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Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce launch coalition to contract carbon removal credits
The Symbiosis Coalition aims to purchase up to 20 million tons of nature-based carbon removal credits for the tech companies by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • May 29, 2024 -
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Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
Called “Tri-gen,” the system produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and usable water from biogas.
By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024 -
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Inside Honda’s updated multibillion-dollar electrification strategy
The massive investments will be used to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain.
By Eric Walz • May 22, 2024 -
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Meta to bring 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana
The tech company’s agreement with Solarpack will help deliver renewable energy to support Meta’s operations in the state and build on its decarbonization goals.
By Zoya Mirza • May 15, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors
The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.
By Kate Magill • May 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EnergyCAPNew survey reveals impressive ROI and substantial savings with energy management software
The new findings from Smart Energy Analytics Campaign present compelling evidence that energy management system users can save over double their annual energy usage.
May 13, 2024 -
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BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging
The automaker’s next generation of vehicles will be able to store energy to send back to the grid.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024 -
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Microsoft pens landmark carbon removal contract with Stockholm Exergi
The carbon removal deal — which both companies said is the “largest to date” — will allow the tech giant to permanently remove 3.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.
By Zoya Mirza • May 7, 2024 -
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Frontier signs $58.3M deal with bio-waste carbon removal startup Vaulted Deep
The deal will allow Frontier, backed by Stripe, Alphabet, Meta and others, to remove 152,480 tons of carbon dioxide between 2024 to 2027.
By Zoya Mirza • May 3, 2024 -
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Former Google workers file labor board complaint, say protest-related firings were illegal
The ex-employees said the tech giant violated their labor rights when firing at least 28 employees for protesting against its cloud services contract with the Israeli government.
By Lamar Johnson • May 3, 2024 -
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Brookfield, Microsoft ink largest-ever corporate clean energy deal for 10.5 GW
Brookfield will deliver wind, solar and “new or impactful carbon free energy generation technologies” to Microsoft between 2026 and 2030.
By Ethan Howland • May 2, 2024 -
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GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products
The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024 -
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New York nixes 3 offshore wind projects
The canceled projects represented 4 GW of provisionally awarded capacity, setting the state back in its goal to deploy 9 GW of offshore wind by 2035.
By Diana DiGangi • April 23, 2024 -
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OpinionThe time is ripe for utilities to play a larger role in the energy transition
Utilities should provide upfront support to low- and moderate-income customers customers for residential electrification and decarbonization measures to prevent them from being stuck on the existing fossil fuel systems.
By Dan Bakal • April 18, 2024
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