Bioenergy News
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Dominion Energy's First Battery Storage Projects Approved
Dominion Energy Virginia received approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to move forward with four battery storage pilot projects to pave the way for additional energy storage technology needed to support the company's commitment to achieve net zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050, increase in renewables and to improve grid reliability. The four utility-scale battery storage ...
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Duke Energy Florida Announces Installation of One-Millionth Solar Panel in State
Duke Energy Florida this week announced the installation of its one-millionth solar panel in the state at the company’s Columbia Solar Power Plant in Fort White, Fla. Duke Energy Florida plans to install a significant amount of additional solar energy over the next 10 years across the state. “This is an exciting announcement as we increasingly deliver cleaner, more reliable energy ...
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Consumers Energy Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Consumers Energy recently (2/24) announced a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, the next step in an industry-leading Clean Energy Plan that protects the planet for future generations. "Consumers Energy is proud to take a stand for Michigan and for the planet. We are committed to take actions that eliminate our carbon footprint and do our part to combat climate change," said Patti ...
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EUBIA Award 2020
The EUBIA Award was created in 2000, almost 20 years ago, when biomass development was at its early stage. The role of this prize has always been to support those companies and organization demonstrating high effort and success in biomass technology development at commercial and industrial level. Take the challenge and prove yourself! This prize is the moment for gain visibility and for ...
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Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI) and Highview Power Partner to Expand Cryogenic Long-Duration Energy Storage Globally
SHI strengthens its position in cleantech and energy storage industry with $46 million investment in Highview Power Investment to accelerate growth and deployment of CRYOBattery™ energy storage projects globally Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (“SHI”), a technology leader in industrial machinery and environmental and power technologies, and Highview Power, a global leader ...
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New report provides roadmap to achieve carbon-free transportation
PHILADELPHIA – Transportation is the largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S., making it climate enemy number one. Globally, America’s transportation system is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire economies of France and the United Kingdom combined. But a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group ...
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Environment America and other advocacy groups file new federal lawsuit over energy standards for incandescent light bulbs
NEW YORK-- Environment America, along with several other public interest organizations, filed a federal lawsuit today against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The suit challenges the agency’s decision not to update energy efficiency standards for incandescent light bulbs, which threatens to increase carbon pollution and increase consumer utility bills. A coalition of state attorneys ...
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U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Update
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO) Senior Investment Officer Khalid Abedin spoke at the opening event for the U.S. Energy Association’s CCUS Road Show on January 28, 2020, in Washington, DC. LPO staff will be participating at future events in New Orleans (March 17) and Houston (April 21). LPO will also be presenting at the ...
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Biomass Heat Works! Calls on Chancellor for Continued Industry Support
Leaders from the UK’s biomass heat industry have called on the Chancellor for urgent support ahead of the Spring Budget to help Government meet heat decarbonisation targets, address climate change and deliver on its 30 million tree planting initiative. Biomass heat has been one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors over recent times. However, with the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) set ...
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UK offshore developers predict savings from plug-in grid
A new meshed offshore grid design being assessed by UK authorities could support clusters of projects further from shore and reduce the need for energy storage, industry experts told New Energy Update. Earlier this month, UK energy regulator Ofgem announced it would develop a new offshore transmission system to minimize the cost of rapid growth in offshore wind power in the coming years. ...
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MPSC Reports: Energy Waste Reduction To Save Customers $1.1B; Wind`s Dominance Continues In Renewable Energy
Energy waste reduction efforts saved nearly 1.5 million megawatt hours of electricity and almost 5 million cubic feet of natural gas in 2018, while wind generation of electricity continued its dominance in Michigan as the largest source of renewable energy in 2019, according to two annual reports released today by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Energy Waste Reduction The 2018 Utility ...
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Tennessee Valley Authority studies Browns Ferry licence extension
Increased efficiencies from five-year, $475-million Extended Power Uprate make business case for prolonging operation of plant. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) says it is exploring the potential of applying for a 20-year licence extension at Browns Ferry. The plant’s three reactors are currently licensed to operate to 2033 (Unit 1), 2034 (Unit 2), and 2036 (Unit 3), and the utility ...
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Surging US wind build tests super-size transport limits
U.S. turbine suppliers must navigate a shortage of specialized trailer drivers in the fourth quarter of 2020 as record demand combines with growing dimensions, experts told New Energy Update. Growing turbine capacities are increasing efficiency but raising new transport challenges. (Image credit: ShellASP) U.S. wind project partners face a severe test of resources in the last quarter of ...
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UAE’s Barakah gains operating license; GE Hitachi signs MOU for Czech SMR
UAE’s Barakah gains operating license The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued an operating license for the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. The plant, being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), was originally due to begin operations in 2017 but the start-up of its first reactor has been delayed. Hamad al-Kaabi, deputy chairman of the Federal Authority for Nuclear ...
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Conversion of an existing flare and biogas system for a Belgium brewery.
During the modernization of existing flare and the biogas utilization system at Belgian brewery, the DWS team managed to optimize the existing unit to guarantee its safe and reliable operation for the years to come. The upgrade involved installation of: - new, complying with the ATEX Directive flame arresters, - automatic condensate removal system, - new pilot-blower, - a complete control panel ...
By DWS BVBA
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Budget 2020: Recommitting to CleanBC & Clean Energy BC’s Response
Clean Energy BC Response to Budget 2020 Clean Energy BC is encouraged by the continued financial support for CleanBC to assist with the energy transition, electrification and climate action. The province is providing an additional $419 million over three years to support reaching the targets set out in CleanBC. This year’s budget increases support for electric vehicles and low-carbon ...
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UK Government Statistics Show the Growth of CHP
The latest UK government statistics show that Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is making a valuable and growing contribution to the UK energy mix, says Hugh Richmond, CEO of Edina. Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, creates electricity and useful heat together in a single process, allowing organisations to reduce energy costs, while also supporting energy resilience and ...
By Edina Group
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Solar Water Plc wins JPMC contract
We are incredibly proud to announce that Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has chosen Solar Water Plc to supply freshwater to its phosphates plant on the Gulf of Aqaba. For the next 25 years, freshwater will be supplied by a 40m Solar WaterTM desalinator dome, positioned right next to the JPMC plant. Work will start this spring, and we expect the desalinator to begin supplying ...
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APS and Advanced Energy Economy Announce Arizona Clean Energy Future Project
This week, Arizona Public Service and national business organization Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) announced Arizona Clean Energy Future, a joint project to develop solutions to help APS achieve its ambitious goals for clean energy and support electrification of the transportation sector. Arizona Clean Energy Future involves 13 AEE member companies representing a range of advanced energy ...
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Switch2 Energy welcomes government support for heat networks
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has announced a £40 million funding package for 7 district heating schemes - part of the government's £320m Heat Networks Investment Project, which is designed to accelerate the growth of the market. This announcement coincided with publication of a consultation 'Heat networks: building a market framework' that proposes ...
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