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Suburban Propane Announces the Commercial Launch of Propane+rDME, a Revolutionary Low-Carbon Fuel

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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WHIPPANY, N.J., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy, and related products and services today announced the commercial launch of Propane+rDME. This exciting new product combines clean, versatile and abundantly available propane with the renewable, low carbon benefits of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), produced by Oberon Fuels, to help create a pathway for lowering emissions to meet aggressive carbon reduction standards. 

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  • WHIPPANY, N.J., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy, and related products and services today announced the commercial launch of Propane+rDME.
  • This innovative new product is the first commercially available blend of either traditional, or renewable propane, and rDME.
  • "This low carbon energy source is just a stepping stone to a carbon-neutral, and even carbon negative, future for the propane industry.
  • Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SPH.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., Oberon Fuels and Empresas Lipigas Announce Collaboration to Evaluate Renewable Dimethyl Ether + Propane Blends in Latin America

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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The collaboration includes Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH) the third largest retail propane distributor in the United States; Empresas Lipigas a leading distributor of liquified petroleum gas (LPG, or propane) in Chile, Colombia and Peru; and Oberon Fuels currently the only commercial producer of renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME) globally.

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  • The collaboration includes Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH) the third largest retail propane distributor in the United States; Empresas Lipigas a leading distributor of liquified petroleum gas (LPG, or propane) in Chile, Colombia and Peru; and Oberon Fuels currently the only commercial producer of renewable Dimethyl Ether (rDME) globally.
  • Dimethyl ether has been used for decades as an environmentally safe, non-toxic aerosol propellant.
  • In 2013, Oberon Fuels refinery in Brawley, Calif., produced the first fuel-grade DME in North America, and in 2021 produced the first-ever renewable DME in the US.
  • Founded in 2010, Oberon Fuels is privately held with both private and strategic investors, including Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH).

Going Green: Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Collaborates with U-Haul to Offer Renewable Propane in California

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Renewable propane, used to power over-the-road vehicles and forklifts, offers extremely low carbon emissions and is made using renewable resources; including certain biomass feedstocks.

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  • Renewable propane, used to power over-the-road vehicles and forklifts, offers extremely low carbon emissions and is made using renewable resources; including certain biomass feedstocks.
  • Renewable propane possesses lower carbon intensity than traditional propane, with no change in performance and handling.
  • When compared to gasoline and diesel, propane and renewable propane can significantly reduce harmful contributors to greenhouse gases.
  • "We are so pleased to continue our relationship with U-Haul to supply renewable propane in the state of California, further supporting our collective efforts to lower carbon emissions in the state," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane.

JETRO to Launch New U.S.-Japan Business Platform and Host Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Technology Webinar

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will host a webinar on the topic of Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Technology to celebrate the launch of JETROs new J-Bridge business platform on September 9, 2021.

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  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will host a webinar on the topic of Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Technology to celebrate the launch of JETROs new J-Bridge business platform on September 9, 2021.
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    METI and JETRO to host "J-Bridge US Launch Event - Carbon Neutrality & Hydrogen Webinar" on Sept. 9, 2021 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In October 2020, Prime Minister of Japan SUGA Yoshihide announced the Japanese governments goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050.
  • To support these efforts, METI and JETRO have established the J-Bridge business platform to promote collaboration between Japanese and overseas companies.
  • JETRO provides a wide range of business development services, including go-to-market consultation, business-matching support, industry-specific seminars and webinars, and more.

Dominica and UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund to Sign $50m Clean-Energy Plant Contract

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'LONDON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) have announced a deal for a hurricane-resistant clean energy project.

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  • b'LONDON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) have announced a deal for a hurricane-resistant clean energy project.
  • It will also give the people of Dominica secure access to clean, renewable energy and pave the way to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\nIn light of the new contract, Prime Minister Dr the Hon.
  • "The 5MW battery storage system will enable us to move more quickly to the transition from fossil fuel to renewable sources of energy in the electricity sector.
  • With funds from sources like the Citizenship by Investment Programme , the country has supported initiatives like the geothermal plant currently under construction.

Energy Industry Executives Team up on New Venture, NuQuest Energy, to Develop Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects in the United States

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Four leading energy business leaders and early-stage investors today announced the formation of NuQuest Energy LLC, a utility-scale renewable energy development company pursuing projects in the United States.

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  • Four leading energy business leaders and early-stage investors today announced the formation of NuQuest Energy LLC, a utility-scale renewable energy development company pursuing projects in the United States.
  • We look forward to building a large portfolio of renewable energy and storage projects that makes sense from an environmental perspective and generate value for all parties.
  • Building on each partners industry expertise, this collaboration aims to deliver innovative solutions that advance renewable infrastructure development.
  • NuQuest Energy shares Audubon Companies commitment to building a more sustainable clean energy future, said Bob Rosamond.

SimpliPhi Power Announces the IDEA: Committing 1% of Annual Revenue Every Year to High Impact Projects to Deliver Energy Access

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SimpliPhi Power ("SimpliPhi") has launched the IDEA: a campaign to Deliver Energy Access.

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  • OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SimpliPhi Power ("SimpliPhi") has launched the IDEA: a campaign to Deliver Energy Access.
  • The IDEA is a powerful global commitment focused on developing high impact, sustainable energy projects with a network of partners to address climate change and empower communities with renewable energy.
  • "That is why we are sharing this IDEA: Deliver Energy Access to the world as we transition to a carbon-free economy.
  • We can marshal our collective resources and industry expertise in the energy sector to focus on high impact projects that improve lives and foster resilient communities.

Bright Canyon Energy Project Advances to Final Group in Hawaiian Electric Clean Energy Solicitation

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Bright Canyon Energy has announced it is in the final award group for Hawaiian Electric Companys initiative to bring a cleaner energy supply to Hawaii.

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  • Bright Canyon Energy has announced it is in the final award group for Hawaiian Electric Companys initiative to bring a cleaner energy supply to Hawaii.
  • The project will deliver clean, renewable energy, help stabilize energy costs, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and provide a pathway to increased energy independence for Hawaii.
  • This project aligns with the energy priorities and policies set forth by the state of Hawaii, including the 100 percent renewable energy and carbon neutral goals by 2045, said Jason Smith, General Manager of Bright Canyon Energy.
  • The company creates sustainable energy solutions for customers, focusing on clean energy, microgrids, energy storage and transmission.

BIRD Energy Announces Opportunities for Funding U.S.-Israel Cooperation for Renewable Energy and Efficiency and Gas Technologies

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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TEL AVIV, Israel, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRD Energy announced its next funding cycle for U.S.-Israel joint project proposals with a focus on Renewable Energy and Efficiency and Natural Gas Technologies.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BIRD Energy announced its next funding cycle for U.S.-Israel joint project proposals with a focus on Renewable Energy and Efficiency and Natural Gas Technologies.
  • This year the topic of AI for Energy Management has also been added to the scope.
  • BIRD Energy was established following an agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Israel Ministry of Energy to promote and support joint research and collaborations in the field of Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency.
  • BIRD Energy is administered by the BIRD Foundation, which has been promoting cooperation between U.S. and Israeli companies in various technology sectors since 1977.

Neutrino Energy Will Power the Future's Tech Sector

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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According to the post, Google has recently ramped up initiatives to power its global facilities with sustainable energy sources.

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  • According to the post, Google has recently ramped up initiatives to power its global facilities with sustainable energy sources.
  • These experimental programs are part of an overall tech sector push to ditch fossil fuels and embrace the clean energy technologies of the future.
  • While we can all agree that fossil fuels are inefficient and polluting, over-reliance on our current sustainable energy infrastructure could cause an economic slowdown that would stop energy sector innovation in its tracks.
  • Google, listen up: The Neutrino Energy Group is about to take your sustainable energy efforts to a whole new level.