Energy economics

CleanChoice Energy Leverages Snowflake Data Cloud for Greater Data Analytics and Storage Efficiency

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Articles, Energy economics, Climate change policy, Climate change mitigation, Emissions reduction, Sustainable development, Sustainable energy, Energy

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanChoice Energy , a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to access climate solutions, has partnered with Snowflake , the Data Cloud company,to increase consumer access to climate solutions with data.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanChoice Energy , a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to access climate solutions, has partnered with Snowflake , the Data Cloud company,to increase consumer access to climate solutions with data.
  • Snowflake's innovative platform enabled CleanChoice to build data-intensive applications that can scale cost-effectively and can consistently deliver fast analytics.
  • CleanChoice offers consumers data-empowered climate solutions so they can cut emissions, support renewable energy, and live cleaner lives.
  • "Data technology is climate technology when deployed in the service of expanding clean energy access," said Anthony Hoang, CTO of CleanChoice Energy.

2021 Report Covering Country Energy Forecasts for 195 Countries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Other Energy, Energy, Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Energy development, Energy industry, Peak oil, Energy policy, Emissions reduction, Renewable energy transition

The "195 Country Energy Forecast 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "195 Country Energy Forecast 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The fossil fuel prices are determined by balancing global demand and global supply over a 20 forward look.
  • This is especially important as several countries that play a significant role in the energy industry often produce values so large they are hard to report on their standard scale.
  • Being able to answer questions regarding the details of a country without physically being there is an important resource.

SAI "Carbon Footprint" Report: When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Energy, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Energy economics, Carbon footprint, Carbon offset, Bitcoin, Sustainable energy, Zero-energy building

This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.

Key Points: 
  • This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.
  • It is a benchmark and may become a template for carbon footprint reports for the clean energy computing industry.
  • It elaborated on strategies to reduce carbon emissions through renewable energy, thermal energy recovery, water management, carbon offsets, etc.
  • When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

Analysis Shows Enzyme-Based Plastics Recycling Is More Energy Efficient, Better for Environment

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Plastics, Battelle Memorial Institute, Golden, Colorado, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, Recycling, Polyethylene terephthalate, Renewable energy, Sustainable energy

An analysis shows enzyme-recycled PET has potential improvement over conventional, fossil-based methods of PET production across a broad spectrum of energy, carbon, and socioeconomic impacts.

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  • An analysis shows enzyme-recycled PET has potential improvement over conventional, fossil-based methods of PET production across a broad spectrum of energy, carbon, and socioeconomic impacts.
  • The paper, Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) , appears in the journal Joule.
  • NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.
  • NREL is operated for the Energy Department by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.

Cormetech Selected for a DOE Award to Demonstrate Technology to Increase the Amount of CO2 Captured in DAC Operations

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Trucking, Manufacturing, Environment, Transport, Automotive, Research, Science, Mining, Minerals, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Coal, Alternative energy, Natural Resources, Energy, General Automotive, Nuclear, Engineering, Carbon capture and sequestration, Articles, Climate engineering, Resource economics, Energy, Carbon dioxide, National Energy Technology Laboratory, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, Energy economics, Direct air capture, Contactor, Low-carbon economy

Cormetech has been selected for an award from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to increase the amount of CO2 captured in Direct Air Capture (DAC) operations.

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  • Cormetech has been selected for an award from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to increase the amount of CO2 captured in Direct Air Capture (DAC) operations.
  • Cormetech plans to further develop its DAC contactor.
  • The improved contactor will maximize the amount of CO2 captured from the atmosphere, while reducing the amount of energy needed to operate.
  • Cormetechs CEO Mike Mattes commented Cormetech is very excited about this award, which will allow us to continue developing CO2 Capture technology with amine-based adsorbers in Direct Air Capture systems.

Georgia Power offers energy assistance programs to help customers reduce impact of early summer heat on bills

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Energy, Sustainable energy, Articles, Renewable energy, Energy economics, Energy conservation, Energy policy of the United States, United States Department of Energy, Home energy upgrades from public utilities, Energy Trust of Oregon

Georgia Power is reminding customers that the company offers energy assistance programs to those in need of help paying or reducing those early summer energy bills.

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  • Georgia Power is reminding customers that the company offers energy assistance programs to those in need of help paying or reducing those early summer energy bills.
  • Georgia Power offers energy assistance programs in communities across Georgia and has established partnerships with nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations to assist income-qualifying customers with their energy costs.
  • HopeWorks HopeWorks and Georgia Power offer senior residential customers valuable information on ways to save money on their energy bill while keeping their homes comfortable and efficient.
  • Georgia Power offers efficiency tips and tools that can help all customers save money and energy throughout the year.

Dominion Energy Issues Updated, TCFD-Compliant Climate Report Consistent with 1.5-Degree Scenario, Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Resource economics, Climate change policy, Emissions reduction, Climate change mitigation, Energy policy, Climate change, Sustainable energy, Low-carbon economy, Carbon neutrality

The report conforms to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and is consistent with 1.5-degree scenario modeling as well as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Key Points: 
  • The report conforms to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and is consistent with 1.5-degree scenario modeling as well as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
  • "Dominion Energy has been a leader in greenhouse emissions reductions over the past 15 years.
  • Our customers expect safe, affordable, reliable, and increasingly sustainable energy which is why decarbonization is at the center of our business strategy.
  • Today's report demonstrates our continued commitment to transparent progress toward our net zero ambitions."

Duke Energy Foundation awards $734,000 in grants to support workforce development in Florida

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Energy, Energy economics, DUK, Duke Energy, Energy industry

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy is investing $734,000 in strategic workforce development and educational programs in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy is investing $734,000 in strategic workforce development and educational programs in Florida.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation grants will help job seekers and students who are members of underrepresented groups, such as women and minorities, toprepare for employment, primarily in the energy sector.
  • "These grants support vital programs and help develop a diverse workforce needed to strengthen our communities and economies today and in the future," saidMelissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Hyliion Holdings Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast for August 11, 2021

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Other Transport, Environment, Public transport, Rail, Other Energy, Transport, Alternative energy, Energy, Logistics, Supply chain management, Air pollution, Pollution, Energy economics, Air pollution in California, California Air Resources Board, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Emission intensity, Articles

(NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to discuss its financial results, the Company's business and outlook.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: HYLN) (Hyliion), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today announced it will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to discuss its financial results, the Company's business and outlook.
  • Hyliion also plans to report its second quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
  • An archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Hyliion website.
  • Hyliions mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Class 8 commercial trucks by being a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions.

 REsurety launches “Locational Marginal Emissions” data product to empower customers to measure and maximize how much carbon they cut through clean energy purchases

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Software, Utilities, Construction & Property, Environment, Alternative energy, Energy, Building Systems, Technology, Articles, Energy, Resource economics, Energy economics, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Greenhouse gas emissions, Climate change mitigation, Carbon footprint, Low-carbon economy, Sustainable energy

REsuretys patent-pending Locational Marginal Emissions technology calculates the carbon emissions at each node on an electric grid with hourly granularity.

Key Points: 
  • REsuretys patent-pending Locational Marginal Emissions technology calculates the carbon emissions at each node on an electric grid with hourly granularity.
  • This helps decision-makers understand how much each specific clean energy procurement, load-siting, or energy storage decision contributes to their decarbonization goals.
  • Locational Marginal Emissions solve the need for transparent and accurate carbon impact data, said Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety.
  • REsuretys Locational Marginal Emissions data is available for projects in ERCOT and will be available for other U.S. markets later this year.