Alternative energy

Future Singaporeans Demand No Plastic While Over 50% Trusting in “Recyclable” Product Labels In 2019

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Over 50% and 37% of Singaporeans trust in recyclable and sustainably produced product labels, respectively according to the 2019 Lifestyles Survey from global market research company Euromonitor International.

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  • Over 50% and 37% of Singaporeans trust in recyclable and sustainably produced product labels, respectively according to the 2019 Lifestyles Survey from global market research company Euromonitor International.
  • Euromonitor will share insights on how technological developments and sustainable lifestyles will change businesses at its first conference held in Singapore today, on October 18th, 2019.
  • In the future, sustainable lifestyles driven by concern about the environment will involve less meat, no plastic and bulk buying, says Erika Sirimanne, head of home and garden research at Euromonitor International.
  • Sustainability is quickly gaining momentum, but businesses in Asia Pacific have been slower to react.

University of California, Irvine and American Campus Communities Open Sustainable Student Living Center

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Since 2004, UCI and American Campus Communities have partnered to create a supportive and sustainable living-meets-learning environment for UCI students, said Dr. Enrique Lavernia, UCI provost and executive vice chancellor.

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  • Since 2004, UCI and American Campus Communities have partnered to create a supportive and sustainable living-meets-learning environment for UCI students, said Dr. Enrique Lavernia, UCI provost and executive vice chancellor.
  • In addition to being a healthy and dynamic student community, Plaza Verde is the greenest large-scale student community that has been developed, said Bill Bayless, American Campus Communities CEO.
  • American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States.
  • As of June 30, 2019 American Campus Communities owned 169 student housing properties containing approximately 108,800 beds.

ComEd Presents Rebate of $299,840 to First Community Solar Project

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Rainy Solar Inc., the first company in northern Illinois to develop and operate a community solar project, today was awarded a rebate from ComEd for $299,840 for a project that enables residential and business customers to subscribe to a portion of the clean energy generated and earn bill credits from ComEd.

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  • Rainy Solar Inc., the first company in northern Illinois to develop and operate a community solar project, today was awarded a rebate from ComEd for $299,840 for a project that enables residential and business customers to subscribe to a portion of the clean energy generated and earn bill credits from ComEd.
  • Through September, ComEd received 138 rebate applications and paid rebates totaling more than $5 million.
  • We applaud Rainy Solar for its vision and launch of the areas first community solar development, said Scott Vogt, vice president of strategy and energy policy at ComEd.
  • ComEd customers and solar developers can visit www.ComEd.com/solar to learn more about solar options and the interconnection process.

CES Unveiled in Amsterdam Highlights Tech Improving Lives

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today made several announcements at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam , an official CES 2020 preview event.

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  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today made several announcements at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam , an official CES 2020 preview event.
  • Europe is a hotbed for innovation consistently driving our industry forward and we saw the promise and power of technology at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam, said Karen Chupka, EVP, CES.
  • CES 2020 will showcase the most innovative tech from Europe that truly has the potential to make peoples lives better.
  • The remaining honorees will be revealed at CES Unveiled in Paris on Oct. 22., 2019, and CES Unveiled New York on Nov. 7, 2019.

Geysers Power Company, LLC Announces Senior Secured Notes Offerings

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Geysers Power Company, LLC (GPC), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Calpine Corporation and the owner of 13 Geysers geothermal power plants and related assets (the Geysers Assets), today announced that it intends to offer Senior Secured Notes, Series A, due 2039 and Senior Secured Notes, Series B, due 2039 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

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  • Geysers Power Company, LLC (GPC), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Calpine Corporation and the owner of 13 Geysers geothermal power plants and related assets (the Geysers Assets), today announced that it intends to offer Senior Secured Notes, Series A, due 2039 and Senior Secured Notes, Series B, due 2039 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
  • The Senior Secured Notes, Series B, due 2039 will be fully amortizing according to a fixed sculpted amortization schedule.
  • The Geysers Assets were the largest renewable energy power generation asset portfolio in California in terms of MWh of renewable electricity produced in 2018.
  • All of the Geysers Assets are located in an area called The Geysers in the Mayacamas Mountains of northwestern California.

Aries Clean Energy’s New Jersey Biosolids Gasification Facility To Set New Standards In Wastewater Industry

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Aries Clean Energy was joined by local officials and dignitaries to break ground on New Jerseys first biosolids-only gasification facility on Tuesday.

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  • Aries Clean Energy was joined by local officials and dignitaries to break ground on New Jerseys first biosolids-only gasification facility on Tuesday.
  • The Aries Linden Biosolids Gasification Facility will bring environmental and sustainable benefits to the area by processing 430 tons of biosolids daily into clean renewable energy.
  • It signals further validation of our patented gasification technology, said Gregory Bafalis , CEO of Aries Clean Energy.
  • This marks the beginning of a collaboration that will set new standards of clean and green efforts in the wastewater industry, David Brown , executive director of LRSA.

Middle East Diesel Genset Market Report 2019-2025 | Forecast by kVA Ratings, Verticals, Countries & Competitive Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

The "Middle East Diesel Genset Market (2019-2025): By kVA Ratings, By Verticals (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation & Infrastructure), By Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Kuwait, Iran & Rest Of Middle East) And Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Middle East Diesel Genset Market (2019-2025): By kVA Ratings, By Verticals (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation & Infrastructure), By Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Kuwait, Iran & Rest Of Middle East) And Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Middle Eastern Diesel Genset Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% during 2019-2025.
  • This report thoroughly covers market by kVA rating, verticals and countries.
  • 5-75 kVA rating diesel gensets are expected to dominate the market in terms of volume due to increasing demand from construction, retail & logistic, telecom and residential sectors.

Blackstone Resources Holds Conference on the Metals of the Future and Battery Technology

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

The theme was on the metals of the future and how they are important for the advancement of battery technology.

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  • The theme was on the metals of the future and how they are important for the advancement of battery technology.
  • It believes this will come from battery technology and the abundance of battery metals supplied to this market.
  • Exposure to these two areas also makes Blackstone the world's first truly vertically integrated battery technology company.
  • Blackstone Resources is a Swiss Holding Company, with its legal domicile in Baar, Kanton Zug and is concentrating on the battery metals market as primary metals.

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 per share on an annualized basis.

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  • NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.03 per share, or $0.12 per share on an annualized basis.
  • The dividend is payable on November 15, 2019 to stockholders of record as of November 1, 2019.
  • At NRG, were bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do.
  • Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy, @nrginsight.

Ford Introduces North America’s Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Network, Helping Customers Confidently Switch to an All-Electric Lifestyle

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

By offering industry-leading charging access we are dismantling those barriers, allowing more customers to confidently enjoy the benefits of owning an electric vehicle.

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  • By offering industry-leading charging access we are dismantling those barriers, allowing more customers to confidently enjoy the benefits of owning an electric vehicle.
  • Ford has made EV home charging as easy as charging a smartphone, which is where most all-electric vehicle drivers currently charge.
  • Ford is providing two years of complimentary access5 to North America's largest network the FordPass Charging Network for easy and convenient pay-as-you-drive charging.
  • Ford will keep electric vehicle drivers fully connected whether charging at home or on the road through the FordPass app2.