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Monarch Private Capital Welcomes Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director

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Monday, February 12, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital , a nationally recognized impact investment firm specializing in the development, financing, and management of projects generating federal and state tax credits, proudly announces the appointment of Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director of Monarch Strategic Ventures.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital , a nationally recognized impact investment firm specializing in the development, financing, and management of projects generating federal and state tax credits, proudly announces the appointment of Walter L. McLeod as Managing Director of Monarch Strategic Ventures.
  • Under the visionary leadership of Walter, Monarch Strategic Ventures was conceived with the explicit purpose of “forging dynamic connections between clean energy, affordable housing, and grid modernization.”
    “I am thrilled to join Monarch Private Capital and lead Monarch Strategic Ventures.
  • “Walter's extensive experience and reputation make him the ideal person to lead this venture,” stated Robin Delmer , Partner and Co-CEO of Monarch Private Capital.
  • For more information on Monarch Strategic Ventures, please contact Walter L. McLeod .

Esri Federal GIS Conference Keynotes Include Senior White House Adviser John Podesta and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Tonya Wilkerson

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Recently, John Podesta was named senior adviser to the president for international climate policy replacing outgoing U.S. special climate envoy John F. Kerry.

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  • Recently, John Podesta was named senior adviser to the president for international climate policy replacing outgoing U.S. special climate envoy John F. Kerry.
  • Also keynoting on Wednesday, February 14 is Deputy Director Tonya P. Wilkerson, the ninth deputy director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
  • From February to November 2021, Ms. Wilkerson served as the Associate Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Science and Technology/Strategy.
  • Join the Esri Federal GIS Conference conversation at #FedGIS2024.

Avangrid and Amazon Expand U.S. Partnership with 98.4 MW Wind Project in Oregon

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The Amazon Wind Farm Oregon – Leaning Juniper IIA will have a capacity of 98.4 MW.

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  • The Amazon Wind Farm Oregon – Leaning Juniper IIA will have a capacity of 98.4 MW.
  • “We are proud to have signed this agreement with Amazon, a company that shares our commitment to accelerating the global transition to renewable energy,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “The project adds to the 2 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity Amazon has already enabled across the western U.S. grid.
  • “Repowering represents a tremendous opportunity for Avangrid to capitalize on benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act,” said ​Azagra.

Panasonic Energy and NOVONIX Sign Binding Off-Take Agreement

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. (“Panasonic Energy”), a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle (“EV”) batteries in North America, today announced the signing of a binding off-take agreement for high-performance synthetic graphite anode material to be supplied to Panasonic Energy’s North American operations from NOVONIX’s Riverside facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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  • Under the off-take agreement, Panasonic Energy has agreed to purchase at least 10,000 tonnes of anode material for use in their U.S. plants over the term of 2025-2028.
  • During the term, if additional volumes are requested by Panasonic Energy, NOVONIX shall use its best efforts to deliver the increased volumes.
  • NOVONIX and Panasonic Energy began working together on product sampling and testing after signing a memorandum of understanding with subsidiary, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., in 2019.
  • As Panasonic Energy expands its cell manufacturing presence in North America, NOVONIX’s product development and sampling have been focused on Panasonic Energy’s product requirements for its U.S. plants.

Building Transparency Supports Recent Buy Clean Policy Progress and Launches Industry Resource for Embodied Carbon Action

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Building Transparency is also announcing the launch of its Manufacturer’s Guide to Embodied Carbon, a resource developed by the organization’s Materials Carbon Action Network (materialsCAN) – a program comprised of members of the global building industry ready to act on the smart prioritization of embodied carbon in building materials.

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  • Building Transparency is also announcing the launch of its Manufacturer’s Guide to Embodied Carbon, a resource developed by the organization’s Materials Carbon Action Network (materialsCAN) – a program comprised of members of the global building industry ready to act on the smart prioritization of embodied carbon in building materials.
  • “We also work ardently to educate manufacturers across the industry to understand embodied carbon and its impact on the environment.
  • Today, Building Transparency is helping implement various clean procurement investments outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
  • Building Transparency’s Manufacturer’s Guide to Embodied Carbon was created for manufacturers to learn how to get started and act on embodied carbon.

ACC to President Biden: Create Interagency Policy Committee or Risk Offshoring U.S. Chemical Manufacturing

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn today sent a letter to President Biden requesting he create an Interagency Policy Committee (IPC). Led by the Director of the White House National Economic Council, the intent of the IPC is to coordinate an economic impact analysis of regulations on the chemical industry and the broader economy. The IPC would require all cabinet departments to evaluate the regulatory proposals by other federal agencies specifically to identify their impact on the ability and speed of administering the programs of those federal departments, especially the new responsibilities associated with implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act.

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  • Require all Cabinet Departments to Identify Impact of Proposed Regulations on IIJA, IRA, CHIPS and Science Act
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn today sent a letter to President Biden requesting he create an Interagency Policy Committee (IPC).
  • In the letter, Mr. Jahn highlights the fact that the domestic chemical manufacturing sector provides raw materials for nearly every economic sector in the country.
  • The total number of regulations that apply to the chemical manufacturing industry has doubled in the past 20 years.
  • In short, we risk offshoring of American innovation—good American jobs—if this current regulatory environment is allowed to continue."

Fluence Energy, Inc. Reports Record $1.1 Billion Quarterly Order Intake, Resulting in Highest Ever Backlog; Reaffirms Fiscal 2024 Guidance

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Contracted backlog2 of approximately $3.7 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared to approximately $2.9 billion as of September 30, 2023.

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  • Contracted backlog2 of approximately $3.7 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared to approximately $2.9 billion as of September 30, 2023.
  • “We are off to a strong start for 2024 with a record quarterly order intake," said Julian Nebreda, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Company is reaffirming its fiscal year 2024 total revenue guidance range of $2.7 billion to $3.3 billion.
  • Finally, the Company is reaffirming its fiscal year 2024 annual recurring revenue (ARR) guidance of approximately $80 million by the end of fiscal year 2024.

Cupertino Union School District Announces Solar and EV Charging Stations Districtwide in Collaboration with ENGIE

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.

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  • Cupertino, Calif. and HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), in collaboration with ENGIE North America (ENGIE), today announced a sustainability infrastructure project aimed at reducing the CUSD’s carbon footprint while enhancing educational opportunities for students.
  • The project includes the installation of 5.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic, 72 level two electric vehicle charging stations, and the implementation of two emergency generators for backup at the District Office and maintenance yard.
  • The anticipated net lifetime savings from the solar and EV charging infrastructure is more than $36 million dollars.
  • ENGIE is proud to collaborate with Cupertino on this transformative journey.”

Clean Energy Technologies Affiliate Announces Favorable Order from Maine Public Utilities Commission

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

IRVINE, CA., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY), a clean energy manufacturing and services company, offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels, and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia announced today that Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), an affiliate limited liability company, has received a favorable order from the State of Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

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  • IRVINE, CA., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY), a clean energy manufacturing and services company, offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels, and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia announced today that Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), an affiliate limited liability company, has received a favorable order from the State of Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
  • The order grants New Renewable Resource Certification status for VRG – Lyndon, a 2.2 MW biogas generator facility under development in Lyndonville, Vermont.
  • The PUC’s decision allows VRG to participate in the trading of Renewable Energy Certificates within the state’s market.
  • CETY is focused on HTAP for transforming industrial, municipal, landfill, agricultural, and forestry waste into clean energy, aligning with the growing investment in clean energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.