Energy policy

Policy Pathways Ignites Enthusiasm for International Affairs in High School Students

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These Capstone project titles represent work completed by students in Policy Pathways' college preparatory programs.
  • Policy Pathways is exposing youth and young adults to the world of policy formation and analysis on local, national, and international levels.
  • One partnership, with Dr. Nana Derkyi and the School of Engineering at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (Sunyani, Ghana), and The Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, introduces high school students to topics and careers in international affairs.
  • On June 26th at 2:00 PM (EST), Dr. Ralph Hall, School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, will moderate the Summer Academy's International Affairs Forum on China-Africa Trade and Energy Policy.

Leading Energy Industry Figure Laura Sandys CBE Joins Highview Power Board

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Highview Power , a global leader in providing long duration energy storage and essential grid services , has appointed Laura Sandys CBE to its Board of Directors, further bolstering its leadership team following the recent appointment of Rupert Pearce as CEO .

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  • Highview Power , a global leader in providing long duration energy storage and essential grid services , has appointed Laura Sandys CBE to its Board of Directors, further bolstering its leadership team following the recent appointment of Rupert Pearce as CEO .
  • As a leading advocate of the low carbon economy, Sandys brings extensive experience in shaping the approach to net zero, which will help position Highview Power as a leader in accelerating the energy transition .
  • Highview Power is set to play a critical role in enabling the energy transition not only in the UK but around the world, Sandys said.
  • Laura brings unrivalled experience and insight to Highview Power, and I am absolutely delighted that she has joined our Board, said Rupert Pearce, CEO of Highview Power.

Rapidan Energy Group Founder and President Bob McNally Welcomes Alex Munton as Rapidan's New Global Gas Service Director

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Statement from Bob McNally, Founder and President of Rapidan Energy Group:

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  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Statement from Bob McNally, Founder and President of Rapidan Energy Group:
    I am delighted to announce that veteran natural gas and LNG expert Alex Munton will join Rapidan Energy Group on May 2, 2022, as Director of Rapidan's Global Gas Service.
  • The Rapidan team is thrilled to leverage Alex's global gas expertise with our existing China, Energy Transition, Energy Policy, and Geopolitical Risk Services, enhancing our integrated coverage of energy markets, policy, and geopolitics.
  • Alex has nearly 20 years of experience in global energy research.
  • In his previous role, Alex specialized in LNG and global gas market analysis, with a focus on North America LNG supply.

Vicinity Energy Files Complaint to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Regarding Anti-Competitive Gas Pricing from Philadelphia Gas Works

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicinity Energy , owner of the nations largest portfolio of district energy systems, announces today that it has filed a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) regarding the renewal of its gas transportation contract with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicinity Energy , owner of the nations largest portfolio of district energy systems, announces today that it has filed a formal complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) regarding the renewal of its gas transportation contract with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW).
  • In addition to the dramatic price increase, PGWs new offer also migrates Vicinity from firm gas delivery to interruptible supply.
  • In 2019, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf directed Pennsylvania to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) through an executive order.
  • With 19 district energy systems in 12 major cities, Vicinity Energy is the leading provider of district energy solutions nationwide.

Verne Global Acquired by Digital 9 Infrastructure plc

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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Verne Global, provider of sustainable data center solutions for high intensity computing (registered as Verne Holdings Limited), today announced that it has been acquired by Digital 9 Infrastructure plc (D9), the newly established investment trust that invests in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet, in a deal valued at approximately 231 million in cash.

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  • Verne Global, provider of sustainable data center solutions for high intensity computing (registered as Verne Holdings Limited), today announced that it has been acquired by Digital 9 Infrastructure plc (D9), the newly established investment trust that invests in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet, in a deal valued at approximately 231 million in cash.
  • Commenting on the Verne Global transaction, Thor Johnsen, Head of Digital Infrastructure at Triple Point, D9s Investment Manager, said:
    Data centers form a key part of the digital infrastructure backbone.
  • About Digital 9 Infrastructure plc:
    Digital 9 Infrastructure plc is a newly established, externally managed investment trust which invests in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet.
  • The Investment Manager's digital infrastructure team has a proven track record of over US$2 billion of infrastructure investments and, in addition, benefits from a panel of digital infrastructure industry experts with deep knowledge, relationships and involvement in a combined US$250 billion of digital infrastructure transactions.

Hydrostor Secures $10M from Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) To Support the Rollout of Long-Duration Energy Projects Globally

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Around the world, long-duration energy storage is becoming a critical component for countries to achieve their decarbonization targets by supporting more renewables entering the grid.

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  • Around the world, long-duration energy storage is becoming a critical component for countries to achieve their decarbonization targets by supporting more renewables entering the grid.
  • Hydrostor currently has a total pipeline of projects in various stages of development internationally, aggregating to more than 6 GW and 65 GWh of long-duration storage.
  • Zoltan Tompa, Director, BDC Capitals Cleantech Practice, said: Hydrostor is a world-leading developer of reliable and emissions-free long-duration energy storage systems.
  • Hydrostor has developed, deployed, tested, and demonstrated that its patented Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology can provide long-duration energy storage and enable the renewable energy transition.

Suntria Empowers Nevada Homeowners to Become Energy Independent

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Suntrias mission is to empower homeowners to gain energy independence through its innovative energy systems.

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  • Suntrias mission is to empower homeowners to gain energy independence through its innovative energy systems.
  • Even the Nevada Energy commission asked residents to conserve energy and lower their consumption.
  • You can prevent this from happening to you by becoming energy independent with solar energy.
  • Suntria is focused on giving homeowners peace of mind through empowering families to take control of their energy future.

IHS Markit Expert Panel Examines Net Zero Goals and the “Changing Landscape of Energy Transition”

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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The pace and ultimate form of energy transition is a major force shaping the New Map of energy and geopolitics.

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  • The pace and ultimate form of energy transition is a major force shaping the New Map of energy and geopolitics.
  • In a conversation moderated by Daniel Yergin, vice chairman, IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) and author of The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, senior IHS Markit energy experts examine the key questions and implications on the changing landscape of energy transition.
  • On the long horizon of energy transitions:
    Atul Arya: Changing the energy system takes decades, sometimes more than decades.
  • The series is produced by the team responsible for the worlds preeminent energy conference, CERAWeek by IHS Markit.

How New Energy Resources Affect the Global Economy

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Still, with these benefits in mind Dr. Joe Nyangon , a global energy economist and expert on clean energy technology, warns that if the transition to these new energy resources is not handled properly, power systems and costs could be adversely affected, putting the worlds energy landscape in a worse place than it is now.

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  • Still, with these benefits in mind Dr. Joe Nyangon , a global energy economist and expert on clean energy technology, warns that if the transition to these new energy resources is not handled properly, power systems and costs could be adversely affected, putting the worlds energy landscape in a worse place than it is now.
  • Decentralized renewable energy generation refers to energy sources that can be produced closer to the site of consumption, such as solar panels.
  • As a powerful confluence of architectural, technological, and socio-economic forces transform the U.S. electricity market, similar changes are being seen in global energy.
  • For a more-in-depth look into the future of global energy, listen to the Electrifying AI podcast.

Renewable Energy Partner Joins Sheppard Mullin in San Diego

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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He is the 16th lateral partner to join Sheppard Mullin in 2021.

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  • He is the 16th lateral partner to join Sheppard Mullin in 2021.
  • We are seeing an increasing demand from clients who need assistance with renewable energy project agreements, and Tony is an experienced and savvy energy lawyer, said Jon Newby, vice chairman of Sheppard Mullin.
  • Our energy team has grown significantly the past few years and is busy across the board, so Tony is a welcome addition.
  • Girolami primarily focuses on project agreements for renewable energy transactions that are essential to energy project development and finance.