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Introducing the Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump -- the Ultimate Solution for Year-Round Comfort and Savings

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Gradient breaks the cycle with products that keep homes comfortable without heating the planet. Thoughtfully designed, All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump is not just beautiful to look at -- its proprietary meltwater management eliminates drips and unsightly hoses or drains. The dual indoor vents enhance airflow, providing consistent and balanced comfort throughout your space.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109903275/en/
    Introducing the Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump; the ultimate solution for year-round comfort and savings.
  • Thoughtfully designed, All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump is not just beautiful to look at -- its proprietary meltwater management eliminates drips and unsightly hoses or drains.
  • “The All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump provides the benefits of a professional-grade, cold-climate heat pump system at a fraction of the cost.”
    The Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump is set for availability in the fall of 2024, marking a significant milestone in Gradient’s commitment to innovative climate solutions.
  • In August 2022, Gradient was awarded a seven-year contract for the development and delivery of 10,000 cold climate packaged window heat pump units.

Ecority Will Catalyze a National Network of Credit Unions and State-Chartered Green Banks to Deploy Clean Energy Projects Through the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

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  • Ecority, a nonprofit coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, has applied to the EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).
  • Ecority has previously encouraged EPA to cap pass-through charges for green banks to no more than administrative cost recovery.
  • Ecority’s support of a national network of federally regulated, community-embedded lenders and state-chartered green banks assure local priorities will be aligned with access to the resources of GGRF.
  • Through Ecority’s program, more households will have access to affordable financing resulting in more direct and immediate cost savings and GHG-reducing clean energy projects.

pH7 Technologies Founder and CEO Mohammad Doostmohammadi Named Clean50 and Clean16 Honouree

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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In addition to Clean50, Mohammad has been recognized as a Clean16 award winner in the Research and Development category.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Clean50, Mohammad has been recognized as a Clean16 award winner in the Research and Development category.
  • "On behalf of the pH7 team, I am humbled to receive this honour from one of Canada's most prestigious award programs," said Mohammad Doostmohammadi, founder and CEO of pH7 Technologies.
  • "Our work at pH7 is driven by a commitment to create a more sustainable planet for future generations.
  • The Clean50 Summit 13.0 in Toronto took place on September 28, 2023: http://www.clean50.com/

Rapidly Increasing Demand for Solar Energy Booming Creating a Multi-Billion Dollar Market Opportunity

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Electricity demand worldwide is growing rapidly because of economic progress and population growth. The rising level of lifestyle and the expansion of infrastructure are driving up demand for power generation. As a result, most countries are building new solar plants or upgrading old ones to fulfil the rising demand. This is projected to augment demand for ground-mounted solar, propelling the market forward even faster.  In the future electricity generation through solar energy will increase, which will boost the need for new facilities related to solar energy projects, this will create an opportunity for the ground mounted solar market. A report from Industry ARC projects that the global ground mounted solar market size is forecast to reach $9.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 9.56% during 2022-2027.   The report said: "The solar panels mounted on the ground are a fixed tilt solar system that can be readily installed in a big yard or field. Furthermore, the panels are identical to pole-mounted solar panels, except that they are placed directly on the ground rather than being elevated on poles. Materials such as crystalline silicon, metals, and more are widely utilized in ground-mounted solar panels because these materials have higher efficiencies, which make them ideal for ground-mounted solar application. A solar panel system equipped with a single-axis solar tracker witness a performance gain from 10% to 30%. Apart from this, ground mounted solar market is primarily driven by the growth of the utility industry. Also, the growth from the commercial sector for ground-mounted solar is further boosting the demand for ground-mounted solar, thereby, propelling the ground mounted solar industry growth during the forecast period (2027).  Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include:  SolarBank Corporation (OTCQX: SUUNF) (CSE: SUNN), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Altus Power, Inc., (NYSE: AMPS), Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE).

Key Points: 
  • In the future electricity generation through solar energy will increase, which will boost the need for new facilities related to solar energy projects, this will create an opportunity for the ground mounted solar market.
  • A solar panel system equipped with a single-axis solar tracker witness a performance gain from 10% to 30%.
  • Also, the growth from the commercial sector for ground-mounted solar is further boosting the demand for ground-mounted solar, thereby, propelling the ground mounted solar industry growth during the forecast period (2027).
  • Thus, due to these factors, the demand for crystalline silicon is increasing for the application of ground mounted solar, benefiting the ground mounted solar market growth."

Rapidly Increasing Demand for Solar Energy Booming Creating a Multi-Billion Dollar Market Opportunity

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
PALM, Morgan Stanley, EPC, Temperature, NextEra Energy, Happening, Development, News, NYSE, Maintenance, Roadrunner, FNM, FSE, Research, SPP, Solar energy, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Security (finance), Tesla, Population growth, NOT, CSE, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, ARC, Record, TSLA, Webcast, Engineering, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, SB, Note, Metal, Form 10-K, Central Time, Sale, NEVER, Community, NEE, ANY, OTCQX, Silicon, Annual report, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Cryptocurrency, Electric power, Sunrun, Honeywell, Project, Electricity

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Electricity demand worldwide is growing rapidly because of economic progress and population growth. The rising level of lifestyle and the expansion of infrastructure are driving up demand for power generation. As a result, most countries are building new solar plants or upgrading old ones to fulfil the rising demand. This is projected to augment demand for ground-mounted solar, propelling the market forward even faster.  In the future electricity generation through solar energy will increase, which will boost the need for new facilities related to solar energy projects, this will create an opportunity for the ground mounted solar market. A report from Industry ARC projects that the global ground mounted solar market size is forecast to reach $9.65 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 9.56% during 2022-2027.   The report said: "The solar panels mounted on the ground are a fixed tilt solar system that can be readily installed in a big yard or field. Furthermore, the panels are identical to pole-mounted solar panels, except that they are placed directly on the ground rather than being elevated on poles. Materials such as crystalline silicon, metals, and more are widely utilized in ground-mounted solar panels because these materials have higher efficiencies, which make them ideal for ground-mounted solar application. A solar panel system equipped with a single-axis solar tracker witness a performance gain from 10% to 30%. Apart from this, ground mounted solar market is primarily driven by the growth of the utility industry. Also, the growth from the commercial sector for ground-mounted solar is further boosting the demand for ground-mounted solar, thereby, propelling the ground mounted solar industry growth during the forecast period (2027).  Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include:  SolarBank Corporation (OTCQX: SUUNF) (CSE: SUNN), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Altus Power, Inc., (NYSE: AMPS), Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE).

Key Points: 
  • In the future electricity generation through solar energy will increase, which will boost the need for new facilities related to solar energy projects, this will create an opportunity for the ground mounted solar market.
  • A solar panel system equipped with a single-axis solar tracker witness a performance gain from 10% to 30%.
  • Also, the growth from the commercial sector for ground-mounted solar is further boosting the demand for ground-mounted solar, thereby, propelling the ground mounted solar industry growth during the forecast period (2027).
  • Thus, due to these factors, the demand for crystalline silicon is increasing for the application of ground mounted solar, benefiting the ground mounted solar market growth."

Uptake Alliance, a New Venture Development Program, Debuts to Commercialize and Scale Climate Tech

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uptake Alliance, a new venture development program to commercialize and scale innovative climate solutions in New York State, is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs and startups. The program creates the market conditions for frontier climate tech companies to thrive with the latest industry connections and partnerships while helping them secure non-dilutive funding and the private capital necessary to deploy clean energy and clean transportation technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase energy efficiency. Accepted startups will engage with corporate partners to help meet their customer needs and provide market-ready climate solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uptake Alliance , a new venture development program to commercialize and scale innovative climate solutions in New York State, is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs and startups.
  • Accepted startups will engage with corporate partners to help meet their customer needs and provide market-ready climate solutions.
  • "Uptake Alliance exists to ensure the adoption of market-ready climate technologies," said Chris Richardson, Executive Director of Uptake Alliance and Partner at ADL Ventures.
  • Uptake is a single concept that powerfully captures our dual focus on delivering financial performance and climate impact."

Great Lakes Signs First Rock Supply Subcontract for U.S. Offshore Wind Farms with New York Quarry, Carver Sand & Gravel LLC

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Through this subcontract, Great Lakes will use rock produced in the State of New York to provide scour protection for offshore wind turbine foundations, and substations at Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) and bp’s (NYSE: bp) Empire Wind I and Empire Wind II wind farms.

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  • Through this subcontract, Great Lakes will use rock produced in the State of New York to provide scour protection for offshore wind turbine foundations, and substations at Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) and bp’s (NYSE: bp) Empire Wind I and Empire Wind II wind farms.
  • The rock will be quarried locally, transported to the quayside on the Hudson River, and loaded onto Great Lakes’ rock installation vessel, the Acadia, which will sail to the wind farms to install the rock starting in 2025.
  • Eleni Beyko, Great Lakes’ Senior Vice President, U.S. Offshore Wind, commented, “This is a significant milestone for Great Lakes, our clients, Equinor, and bp, as well as Carver.
  • In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.

Moms First Convenes Business Leaders with Biden-Harris Administration Officials to Announce Bold Commitments to Expand Child Care

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms First, a national non-profit fighting for the structural supports moms need to thrive, yesterday convened business leaders from across industries for a series of events in Washington with the Biden-Harris Administration to celebrate bold new commitments to expand child care for American workers. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.

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  • Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed corporate leaders at a luncheon event, which was followed by an intimate roundtable on child care with senior officials at the White House.
  • "As families across the country struggle to find quality, affordable child care, the private sector is emerging with innovative solutions to support their employees' child care needs, and in doing so demonstrating the business case for broader investments in child care," said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First.
  • Yesterday's events marked the anniversary of Moms First's National Business Coalition for Child Care, an initiative launched by the non-profit last year to galvanize the private sector to take action on child care.
  • Tenaris: Tenaris supports over 3,000 manufacturing employees by offering child care benefits through WeeCare and a child care stipend to reduce the cost of care.

River Architects Carbon-Neutral Revitalization Project Awarded $1.1 Million in New York State Grant Competitions

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new plan to transform a long-vacant 19th-century bank building in downtown Richfield Springs, NY, into a clean, resilient, and energy-efficient multifamily residence with ground-floor commercial space has been awarded more than $1 million in grant funding administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Bank Lofts—spearheaded by owner/developers Faith E. Gay and Francesca Zambello of Mohawk Valley–based Dooalot, LLC, and designed by River Architects, PLLC, of Cold Spring, NY—is one of 10 regionally significant projects to share $12 million in support as part of the state's Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development program. River Architects, PLLC's design also won statewide recognition and support in the latest round of NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence competition (early stage design component), which spotlights plans for multifamily buildings that demonstrate replicable decarbonization solutions straight from the drawing board. Both awards aim to encourage carbon-neutral building projects that model safe, healthy, comfortable living spaces for the people who occupy them and attractive long-term business opportunities for owners.

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  • River Architects, PLLC's design also won statewide recognition and support in the latest round of NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence competition (early stage design component), which spotlights plans for multifamily buildings that demonstrate replicable decarbonization solutions straight from the drawing board.
  • Award-winning architect Juhee Lee-Hartford of River Architects will direct the $2.5 million retrofit in close collaboration with fellow passive building specialist Josh Edmonds, of Otsego County–based Simple Integrity .
  • The design will also repurpose the Gilded Age–era building's walk-in vault, mosaic-tile flooring, and marble and brass details—further preserving historic character while reducing waste.
  • The project team views the mixed-used revitalization of the landmark building as a potential boost for the Richfield Springs community, which earned renown and prosperity as a 19th-century spa resort .

NineDot Energy Closes $25 Million Revolving Credit Facility with NY Green Bank (NYGB)

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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NineDot Energy ®, a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects, today announced the closing of a new $25 million revolving credit debt facility provided by NY Green Bank (NYGB) , a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) .

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  • NineDot Energy ®, a leading developer of community-scale clean energy projects, today announced the closing of a new $25 million revolving credit debt facility provided by NY Green Bank (NYGB) , a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) .
  • This facility is the first purely energy storage transaction completed by NYGB.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We’re excited, proud and grateful that such a forward-looking institution saw the value in helping us achieve our vision,” said David Arfin, NineDot Energy CEO and Co-founder.
  • Andrew Kessler, NY Green Bank’s President, said, “We are thrilled to complete this innovative financing transaction with NineDot Energy in support of community-scale battery storage that is critical to New York’s decarbonization efforts.