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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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TrendlineThe evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market
Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.
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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 Zoya Mirza • 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 Lamar Johnson • 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 Zoya Mirza • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBio-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 Zoya Mirza • 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 Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • 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 Lamar Johnson • 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 Zoya Mirza • 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 Zoya Mirza • 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 Zoya Mirza • 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 Lamar Johnson • 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 -
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SEC rules Disney, Apple can’t dodge AI shareholder proposals
The entertainment and tech conglomerates must vote on the AFL-CIO’s request for the companies to disclose their AI standards, setting the stage for more AI votes this proxy season.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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LG Energy unveils 10 grid-scale battery storage projects for 2024
The company said the investments coincided with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which included significant investments in renewable energy.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Amazon to generate hydrogen onsite with Plug Power’s electrolyzer system
The hydrogen generated at Amazon’s Colorado fulfillment center will power forklift trucks and help lower emissions.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024
Daimler Truck will deploy the GenH2 trucks for their first customer fleets, serving Amazon, Holcim, Air Products and others on long-haul tests in Germany.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Q&AHow IBM’s Sustainability Accelerator’s latest cohort is tackling water management
IBM Sustainability and Social Innovation Leader Michael Jacobs talks about the social impact program’s goals and how it uses its technology to improve environmental issues in vulnerable communities.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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Clean energy developer energyRe raises $1.2B for expansion
The company said it will use the new capital to expand its renewable energy portfolio and advance its goals of decarbonizing cities in the U.S.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Microsoft signs multiyear carbon removal agreement with Norwegian startup
The partnership with Inherit Carbon Solutions will help the software systems company work toward its goals of becoming carbon negative by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 14, 2023
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