Environmental impact of the energy industry

OPAL Fuels Contracts to Supply CTS with RNG Fuel

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Other Transport, Trucking, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Energy, Transport, Oil, Gas, Energy, Transportation, Travel, Energy, Fuels, Sustainable technologies, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Articles, Alternative fuel, Compressed natural gas, Carbon footprint, Chemical substances, OPAL Fuels LLC, CTS, OPAL FUELS LLC, CTS

By contracting with OPAL Fuels to internalize our fueling infrastructure, the new RNG fuel and related infrastructure will save us time, money and significantly reduce our carbon emissions, said Curt Reitz, President of Contract Transport Services.

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  • By contracting with OPAL Fuels to internalize our fueling infrastructure, the new RNG fuel and related infrastructure will save us time, money and significantly reduce our carbon emissions, said Curt Reitz, President of Contract Transport Services.
  • CTS began its mission to reduce its carbon footprint in 2013, transitioning to cleaner fuel with the companys first CNG-powered truck.
  • RNG is the best alternative fuel option on the market, said Reitz, we are proud to say we can deliver our customers their products safely, efficiently and sustainably with OPAL Fuels.
  • OPAL Fuels LLC, a FORTISTAR portfolio company, brings together FORTISTAR Methane Group, FORTISTAR RNG, and TruStar Energy to create a vertically integrated renewable fuels platform.

ELYSIS: Additional $20 million in federal funding

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Energy, Articles, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Resource economics, Carbon footprint, Low-carbon economy, Low-carbon fuel standard

The technology has the potential to transform the aluminium industry, with a significant reduction in its carbon footprint.

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  • The technology has the potential to transform the aluminium industry, with a significant reduction in its carbon footprint.
  • ELYSIS is working to complete the technology demonstration by 2024 followed by the commercialization activities.
  • The ELYSISTMtechnology addresses the global trend towards producing low carbon footprint products, from mobile phones to cars, planes and building materials.
  • In Canada alone, the ELYSISTMtechnology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 7 million tons, the equivalent of removing 1.8 million cars from the roads.

Investment to help Canada's aluminum industry eliminate its carbon footprint

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Energy, Articles, Resource economics, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon footprint, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Low-carbon economy, Aluminium smelting

Zero-carbon aluminum smelting is the kind of innovation that will help achieve both Canada's economic and climate change goals.

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  • Zero-carbon aluminum smelting is the kind of innovation that will help achieve both Canada's economic and climate change goals.
  • Once fully developed and implemented at Canadian aluminum smelters, ELYSIS' technology would almost eliminate the Canadian aluminum industry's smelting carbon footprint, eliminating as much as 7million tonnes of carbon emissions per year, which represents 1% of Canada's overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The investment strengthens local manufacturing capabilities, integrating local workers and supply chains in the shift toward a greener and more resilient aluminum industry in Canada.
  • This investment will foster innovation, create good jobs here in Quebec and help support the future competitiveness of Canada's aluminum industry."

EPIK Systems Partners with Charoen Pokphand Group to Lead Carbon Credit Tokenization Initiative

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Articles, Carbon credit, Carbon footprint

SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --EPIK Systems is helping Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG), one of the world's largest agriculture conglomerates, turn their carbon credits into tokens on the blockchain.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --EPIK Systems is helping Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG), one of the world's largest agriculture conglomerates, turn their carbon credits into tokens on the blockchain.
  • Consumers are increasingly demanding responsible environmental stewardship from brands and corporations, even in regions where carbon minimization has not been formally mandated by local governments.
  • Voluntary carbon credits have emerged as a popular market-based solution to connect greenhouse gas-reducing projects with capital and allow funders to count the resulting reductions against their own carbon footprint.
  • CPG is familiar with carbon credits, as some of their business units earn them while others buy them.

CSX and Wabtec Partner to Drive Sustainable Transportation Solutions

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Other Transport, Rail, Environment, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Rail transport by country, Transportation in the United States, Rail transportation in the United States, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmentalism, Carbon footprint, CSX Transportation, Sustainability, Climate change policy, CSX, Wabtec, CSX, WABTEC

The partnership will help CSX in their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 37 percent by 2030.

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  • The partnership will help CSX in their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 37 percent by 2030.
  • We are excited to partner with Wabtec on advanced solutions that will transform our fleet while improving our carbon footprint, said Jamie Boychuk, CSX executive vice-president of operations.
  • By modernizing our fleet and implementing the new Trip Optimizer Zero-to-Zero, Wabtecs sustainable technologies will help CSX achieve our climate goals.
  • Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

Sense Debuts Carbon Intensity Tracking in the Sense App

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Air pollution, Greenhouse gas emissions, Pollution, Articles, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Carbon footprint, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Emission intensity, Carbon offset, Carbon price

Sense debuted a new feature that shows the carbon intensity, a measure of carbon emissions that changes dynamically as the power grid taps different energy sources.

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  • Sense debuted a new feature that shows the carbon intensity, a measure of carbon emissions that changes dynamically as the power grid taps different energy sources.
  • In addition to tracking the home's carbon usage in real time, the Sense app has a look-ahead view that forecasts the carbon intensity (CI), so users can plan high energy tasks, such as laundry, dishwashing or charging electric vehicles, for times when carbon emissions will be lowest, reducing their home's overall carbon footprint.
  • Carbon intensity is simply the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to generate a specific unit of power.
  • Said Sense CEO Mike Phillips: "Since the Sense app now knows the carbon intensity of power from the grid, we can start to automate activities in the home to take place when carbon intensity is low.

Vista Equity Partners Selects Clearloop to Offset 2020 Carbon Footprint While Providing Clean Energy to Underserved Southern Communities

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Other Consumer, Environment, Technology, Finance, Professional services, Software, Alternative energy, Energy, Consumer, Data management, Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Renewable energy, Energy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Sustainable energy, Low-carbon economy, Carbon footprint, Carbon neutrality, Carbon offset, Vista Equity Partners, Clearloop, VISTA EQUITY PARTNERS, CLEARLOOP

Vista Equity Partners (Vista or the Firm), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced that it has partnered with Clearloop , a renewable energy accelerator, to offset its 2020 corporate carbon footprint and help expand access to clean energy in Jackson, Tennessee.

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  • Vista Equity Partners (Vista or the Firm), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced that it has partnered with Clearloop , a renewable energy accelerator, to offset its 2020 corporate carbon footprint and help expand access to clean energy in Jackson, Tennessee.
  • Though its been identified as a Distressed Community by the Economic Innovation Group, it's already embracing the economic and health benefits of the clean energy economy.
  • Were proud to partner with Clearloop to invest in carbon neutrality in ways that improve racial equity, said Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.
  • Clearloop partners with companies big and small to offset their carbon footprint and expand access to clean energy by funding new solar projects in American communities otherwise getting left behind.

Vicinity Energy Moves Closer Toward Net Zero Carbon Goal in Baltimore with Shift to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Energy, Articles, Energy economics, Resource economics, Emissions reduction, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Climate change policy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Sustainable energy, Carbon neutrality, Low-carbon economy

Vicinity has entered into an agreement with Constellation , a leading competitive energy provider, to purchase Emission-Free Energy Certificates (EFECs) to match 100% of its annual Baltimore electricity use starting this year.

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  • Vicinity has entered into an agreement with Constellation , a leading competitive energy provider, to purchase Emission-Free Energy Certificates (EFECs) to match 100% of its annual Baltimore electricity use starting this year.
  • Vicinity Energy centrally produces and distributes steam, hot water, and chilled water to over 30 million square feet of building space in Baltimore.
  • Simply put, we can now purchase electricity generated without fossil fuels to run our Baltimore operations, said Bill DiCroce, president and CEO of Vicinity Energy.
  • With the recent launch of the companys Clean Energy Future roadmap, Vicinity has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2050.

Aeroseal Raises $22 Million to Shrink Carbon Emissions by 1 Gigaton Annually

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Utilities, Building Systems, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Carbon footprint, Climate change policy, Articles, Energy, Emissions reduction

Aeroseal, LLC , a climate tech company shrinking carbon emissions from residential and commercial buildings, today announced it has raised $22 million in funding.

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  • Aeroseal, LLC , a climate tech company shrinking carbon emissions from residential and commercial buildings, today announced it has raised $22 million in funding.
  • This funding ensures our team can reach its goal of shrinking carbon emissions by 1 gigaton, said Amit Gupta, CEO of Aeroseal, LLC.
  • Whether we are enabling net-zero home construction or improving energy efficiency on existing buildings, Aeroseal can help any building reduce its carbon footprint.
  • Aeroseals mission is to shrink carbon emissions with our breakthrough technologies -- 1 gigaton of CO2 annually.

New Study Finds that EV Charge Automation Could Reduce Carbon Impact by up to 14% in U.S. and by 43% in California

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Pollution, Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Carbon footprint, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Emission intensity, Energy, Smart grid, Electric car

The study found that by automating charging to minimize carbon impact, carbon emissions from EV charging could be reduced 8-14% on average across the U.S.

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  • The study found that by automating charging to minimize carbon impact, carbon emissions from EV charging could be reduced 8-14% on average across the U.S.
  • For these cases, automation can provide the right balance of meeting consumer needs and optimizing cost, carbon emissions, and constraints of the grid.
  • The study examined consumers' EV charging patterns using over 100,000 sessions of in-field EV charging data and time-based carbon intensity data for 30 major regional grid balancing authorities for utilities.
  • It found that charging dynamically to minimize carbon utilization was consistently more effective at reducing carbon than Time of Use rates.