Scorecard: States Adopt New Energy-Saving Rules but COVID-19 Slows Overall Progress
CA ranks #1 in U.S.: MA, MN, CO, and VA are regional winners; NV is most improved Washington, DC—More U.S. states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released Wednesday. For the first time in four years, California took first place nationwide, edging out Massachusetts, the leader in the Northeast. Other regional leaders include Minnesota in...
Golden Passes "GoEV City" Resolution Committing to 100% Electric Transportation
GOLDEN, CO – Last Thursday night, Golden City Council took a big step toward cutting transportation pollution by adopting a GoEV Resolution — a set of ambitious targets to electrify the city fleet, public transportation, taxis and ride-share companies, micro-mobility vehicles, and all passenger vehicles in the City of Golden, Colorado. In becoming a “GoEV City,” Golden joins Boulder County, Denver, Summit County, and City of Boulder in committing to 100% electric transportation and giving re...
Eco Wave Power signs Collaboration Agreement with Meridian Energy Australia
10/12/2020 - Stockholm, Sweden - Today, Eco Wave Power (EWPG HOLDING AB, Stock Symbol: ECOWVE) is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement with Meridian Energy Australia Pty Ltd. Meridian Energy Australia (MEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australasia’s largest renewable energy generator Meridian Energy Limited. The purpose of the collaboration is for the parties to jointly investigate the development of commercial wave energy power projects in the Australian National El...
Azelio reaches major milestone by winning its first commercial order from Dubai
Azelio wins a first commercial order for its long-duration energy storage from ALEC Energy, thereby achieving a major milestone for the company. The storage unit will be part of a system in the fourth phase of one of the world’s largest solar parks, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Complex in Dubai. This strategically important order is placed on commercial terms, reflecting that it is for a single unit. Azelio’s energy storage TES.POD® will be part of a system powering a visitor cen...
WALTER P MOORE RELEASES EMBODIED CARBON STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Engineering experts define embodied carbon and examine why it must be reduced HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 19, 2020 - International engineering firm Walter P Moore has released a groundbreaking stewardship report entitled Embodied Carbon, A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions. The report focuses on an issue of relevance for all material specifiers, which is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The report first defines embodied carbon, then Walter P Moore experts address why and how members of the...
Yotta Energy Closes $5M Seed Round to Commercialize Panel-Level, PV-Coupled™ Energy Storage Technology
Disruptive technology simplifies the integration of energy storage with solar PV to enable decentralized solutions for small and medium commercial and industrial customers Yotta Energy announced today that the company has closed a $5M Seed Round to finalize UL certification and commence commercial production of its disruptive panel-level, PV-Coupled™ energy storage technology. The investors for this round include Fiftysix Investments, EDP Ventures, Skyview Ventures and other undisclosed inves...
Highview Power Breaks Ground on 250MWh CRYOBattery Long Duration Energy Storage Facility
Highview Power is beginning site work on 50MW/250MWh liquid air energy storage facility in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom UK facility to be one of Europe’s largest energy storage systems LONDON and MANCHESTER, UK – Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage solutions, in partnership with Carlton Power, announced today that it is beginning the execution process on a 50 MW liquid air energy storage facility (with a minimum of 250MWh) in Greater Manchester, United Kin...
Cash boost for big South Australian green ammonia project
A project to build the world’s largest green ammonia plant in South Australia has been launched. The initial stage of the A$240 million H2U Eyre Peninsula Gateway Hydrogen Project will include the installation of a 75MW electrolyser near the regional city of Whyalla, capable of producing enough hydrogen to create 40,000 tonnes of ammonia each year. The project today received a boost from the South Australian Government with the announcement it will allocate $37 million to upg...
Blue Pearl Energy launches an innovative European platform for B2B energy services, backed by DWS
Blue Pearl Energy has announced the launch of its innovative European energy services platform, dedicated to offering comprehensive energy efficiency solutions for public, commercial and industrial buildings. Designed to provide an alternative to large energy companies, Blue Pearl Energy has developed an original business model, whose aim is to create a powerful European network of SMEs specialising in various fields of energy services for private and public sector clients. Supported by global i...
U.S. Power Industry Faces Transition Following Energy Demand Losses
Facing a long recovery from COVID-19 impacts, energy sector expected to accelerate integration of renewables DENVER (October 27, 2020)—The COVID-19 pandemic has had extreme consequences for the U.S. power industry, including a substantial reduction in energy demand and intensified supply-side competition. Combined with the demand losses recorded in 2019, the industry will have shed the equivalent of a decade of growth. And while the industry might turn a corner in 2021, a contraction next year...