Author: bigboss
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Britain’s future National Energy System Operator prioritizing planning efforts.
1. Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) will produce two key energy plans: a strategic spatial energy plan and a centralised strategic network plan. 2. The NESO will have a whole energy system role, encompassing electricity and gas, to plan system security and resilience towards achieving a net-zero energy system. 3. The NESO is intended…
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Collins Aerospace, Luminace, and Common Energy collaborate to advance solar projects in Portland
– Collins Aerospace and Common Energy are partnering to support four new community solar projects in the greater Portland area – The projects will have a capacity of 12 MW and generate 17 million KWh of clean energy annually, reducing carbon emissions – The projects will have a mix of commercial, residential, and low-income subscribers…
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Small Businesses are Now Providing Child Care Services to Reduce Employee Turnover
1. Parents in the US struggle with finding and affording childcare services 2. Small businesses are impacted by high turnover rates due to parents staying home to care for their children 3. Small businesses are addressing the issue by providing on-site childcare to increase employee recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting both parents and the business.…
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RMI Teams up with Five Global Banks to Introduce The Pegasus Guidelines – a New Standard for Emissions Measurement and Reporting in the Aviation Industry
1. RMI has developed the Pegasus Guidelines with leading global banks to measure and disclose emissions from aviation lending portfolios. 2. The aviation industry contributes 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and needs to transition to low-carbon solutions. 3. The Pegasus Guidelines will help financial institutions assess and disclose their aviation portfolio emissions intensity and alignment…
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Ten individual entities accountable for 40% of total emissions
1. Ten entities, including oil majors Shell and ExxonMobil, are responsible for 40% of historic fossil fuel CO₂ emissions. 2. These entities have produced approximately 700 gigatonnes of CO₂ since the start of the Industrial Revolution. 3. The top three groups contributing to emissions include investor-owned companies, state-owned companies, and nation-states, with emissions almost evenly…
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LG Energy Solution breaks ground on 53-GWh battery factory in Arizona
– LG Energy Solution is constructing two new battery manufacturing facilities in Arizona for EVs and energy storage systems – The company is investing $5.5 billion in the construction of the facilities, with completion expected in two years – Once operational, the complex will have an annual production capacity of 53 GWh and is projected…
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Republicans Impeaching People as if it’s a Circus
1. Ken Buck shifted his focus from curtailing government spending to criticizing conservatives who shielded Donald Trump. 2. Buck expressed concern that the populist wave eroded conservative values and led to increased partisanship in Congress. 3. The former lawmaker highlighted the need for consensus in order for the GOP to secure conservative victories in Capitol…
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Enhancing ESS Performance and Availability through Battery Analytics
1. Cell imbalances in BESS lead to efficiency losses, safety concerns, and revenue impacts. 2. Battery analytics help identify and mitigate cell imbalances, improving BESS performance and reliability. 3. Battery analytics also enhance state of charge accuracy, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) face challenges due to cell imbalances…
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New rule designed to expedite smart meter installation across Australia
1. The AEMC has issued a draft rule to accelerate the deployment of smart meters from July 2024. 2. The draft rule aims to achieve a full rollout of smart meters across the national electricity market by 2030. 3. The proposed rule includes reforms to provide cost savings, better energy system management, network access to…
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Whitebark Energy receives new geothermal energy permit in Cooper Basin
– Whitebark Energy Ltd expanded geothermal potential with new permit, EPG2049, in Cooper Basin. – EPG2049 covers 3875 km2 area for geothermal development and green hydrogen production. – Company focused on strategic asset development and acquisition for renewable energy market. Whitebark Energy Ltd has recently been granted an additional geothermal exploration permit, EPG2049, in the…