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The Future of Transportation: Hydrogen Powered Cars

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The demand for more sustainable transportation options has led to the development of hydrogen-powered cars. Utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source, these vehicles offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, before delving into the potential future of hydrogen cars, it is important to understand the science behind hydrogen fuel cells. Understanding Hydrogen Power The Science Behind Hydrogen …

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Meeting the Challenges of a Sustainable Future in Power Generation

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  By: Judy Samuelian, Director of Business Development at IHI Power Services Corp. Whether you’re waking up to the sound of an alarm clock each morning, turning on a white noise machine before bed or running an AC unit on full blast during hot summer months— nearly everything we do requires energy, making power generation a vital component of our …

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Lightsource bp and Conway Corp unveil 135-megawatt pollinator friendly solar farm providing affordable energy for Conway, Arkansas 

  Delivers enough clean electricity to power 21,000 homes  Incudes 5-acre pollinator garden providing critical habitat for monarch butterflies  Brings $125 million private capital investment toward energy independence for Arkansas       CONWAY, Arkansas— Lightsource bp and Conway Corp today celebrated the successful completion of the 135-megawatt Conway Solar at Happy project in White County, Arkansas. The occasion marks a significant milestone …

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Origami Solar

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Origami Solar Appoints Michael Gray as Chief Operating Officer Global supply chain executive to scale up Origami Solar’s steel supply chain Bend, Oregon – October 2, 2023 – Origami Solar, developers of a patent-pending steel frame for solar modules that lowers cost, dramatically reduces carbon emissions, and improves performance and value, announces the appointment of energy industry veteran, Michael Gray, to the …

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Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar

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Atten-tion! Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar   550kWp system has offset around two-thirds of maintenance facility’s energy use in year one It is the third SolarEdge system to be installed as part of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resource’s ‘Lead by Example’ initiative MILPITAS, Calif. — 5th October 2023 – The Rhode Island National …

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Offshore wind industry poised for growth, but economic pressures and tech innovation need to be managed

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  In its new report, ‘A turning point for offshore wind’, Allianz Commercial highlights growth opportunities, tech innovations, risk trends, and loss patterns for the global industry. Damage to cables is the top cause of insurance claims, followed by turbine failure. Speed of build-out is creating pressure on materials and supply chains, port infrastructure, and available construction and maintenance vessels. …

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Refueling

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ANGI ENERGY SYSTEMS TEAMS UP WITH HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK PIONEER NIKOLA CORPORATION IN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) will supply Nikola’s state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling dispensers to be installed and commissioned across the U.S.  ANGI is driving the future of compressed and renewable natural gas, and hydrogen-powered transport with a portfolio of new refueling technologies and infrastructure With …

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New Acoustic Technology Protects Marine Mammals while Enabling Renewable Offshore Energy

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Saildrone and RPS are using smart tools to provide long-term monitoring of endangered species over large areas slated for offshore wind development. (September 6, 2023 – FALMOUTH, MA) – Saildrone, the world leader in uncrewed surface vehicles and autonomous ocean data collection, together with RPS, a leading provider of protected species monitoring and mitigation compliance services, announced today the completion …

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B20 Biofuel

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Robison to Offer Customers B20 BioFuel to Save Money and the Environment  The Leading home comfort company is a leader in sustainable energy PORT CHESTER – August 29, 2023– As the home heating season begins, Robison is offering its customers a new, cleaner form of heating oil that will help the environment and save them money. “Robison is proud to …

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mtu Kinetic PowerPack from Rolls-Royce approved for renewable diesel

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  mtu Kinetic PowerPack for uninterruptible power supply now even more environmentally friendly Tests show: no loss of performance with HVO fuel System consists of mtu diesel engine coupled to kinetic energy accumulator via electromagnetic clutch and a synchronous machine   Rolls-Royce has approved its mtu Kinetic PowerPacks, based on the mtu Series 4000 and 1600 diesel engines, for use …

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Lawsuit Challenges California’s Regressive Rooftop Solar Policy

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SAN FRANCISCO— The Center for Biological Diversity, The Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group late Wednesday petitioned the California Court of Appeal to review the state’s new rooftop solar policy. The policy, which took effect April 15, significantly slashes the credit new solar users get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. The legal action comes after …

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Innovative wind blade recycling program reaches 2,800 threshold

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A quarter of U.S. adults are considering putting off big life events like having children over concerns about climate change, according to a new survey.   The 25,000-person survey crafted by research firm Elabe and the North American branch of Veolia, a water, waste and energy management company, was released Tuesday.   While survey participants lived in 25 different countries, Elabe and Veolia …

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Castillo Engineering and BioStar Renewables Partner on 15 MW Solar Project in Kansas

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Partnership enables renewable diesel plant to power its operations with on-site solar energy  Castillo Engineering provided its expertise in value engineering and site optimization for this 15 MW solar project located in Hugoton, which required directly interconnecting into a substation and site planning within a railroad loop. Maitland, FL, April 25, 2023 – Castillo Engineering announced today that it has partnered with BioStar Renewables, …

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Electric Vehicles Continue To Be More Affordable And Operating Cost Stable

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The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) released its latest report showing that electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be more affordable for drivers. In addition to affordability, the latest numbers reinforce the benefits of price stability that comes with reducing reliance on international oil markets. While the national average cost of gasoline has fluctuated by as much as a dollar per gallon during …

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Propane Council Connects with Greenhouse Growers to Solve Challenges by Using Propane

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PERC joins National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association to promote the unique benefits of propane for the greenhouse industry.   WASHINGTON (April 2023) – Propane delivers the consistent, precise temperatures needed for healthier plants and animals, making it an excellent choice for growers powering greenhouse operations. To connect with leaders and learn more about the unique issues facing the greenhouse industry, the Propane …

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California Regulators Urged to Delay Harmful Rooftop Solar Plan

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SAN FRANCISCO— California regulators should revise a new rooftop solar plan to make solar more affordable for low-income communities, dozens of groups will tell the California Public Utilities Commission at its meeting Thursday. The commission’s plan drastically slashes the credit new solar users would get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. More than 100 groups are urging the commission …

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Clean Energy Access and Cost Savings to Low-Income Residents

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Allume Energy Announces Latest U.S. SolShare Installation in Jackson, Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi, March 15, 2023 – Allume Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its SolShare clean energy technology at 805 Madison Street, a multifamily building owned and operated by Belhaven Residential in Jackson, Mississippi. This latest U.S. SolShare deployment will help advance solar and behind-the-meter technologies in a market underserved by renewable energy projects. Solar Alternatives, a …

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U.S. Energy Storage Market Continues to Expand Rapidly

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The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 4.8 GW in 2022, with installations expected to reach almost 75 GW between 2023 to 2027 Projects across all segments faced continued delays, however residential and nonresidential segments both increased quarter-over-quarter while grid-scale fell 26% from Q3, falling short of historically record producing Q4 volumes Source: Wood Mackenzie U.S. Energy Storage Monitor 2022 …

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December freeze further highlights the myth of fossil fuel reliability

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Coal- and gas-fired electric generators are not nearly as dependable as proponents claimMarch 9, 2023 (IEEFA) — An Arctic blast that hit the central and eastern United States in late December once again highlighted that coal- and gas-fired electric generators are not nearly as reliable as their proponents claim. A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis …

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Owner Satisfaction Gets a Jolt from New Models as Electric Vehicle Market Grows, J.D. Power Finds

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Rivian R1T Ranks Highest Overall; MINI Cooper Electric Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands TROY, Mich.: 28 Feb. 2023 — As more battery electric vehicle (BEV) models become available for purchase, owners’ satisfaction with their overall experience is shifting to more traditional factors such as quality and styling. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership …

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