Emissions reduction

GTherm Announces Its NetZero Solution to Ensure Texas Electric Power Grid Reliability

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Emissions reduction, Carbon sequestration, Sustainable food system, Carbon capture and sequestration, Articles, Economy

As a result of the implementation of the GTSystem, that uses both carbon capture and carbon sequestration, NetZero power can be achieved.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of the implementation of the GTSystem, that uses both carbon capture and carbon sequestration, NetZero power can be achieved.
  • A patented modular implementation of the technology is used to generate power that achieves a five nines reliability (99.999%).
  • Electricity consumers in the state of Texas can achieve reliable electric generation.
  • The GTSystem addresses the low-cost NetZero baseload power nonstop generation requirements of Texas.

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.

Yamaha Motor Reviews Environmental Plan 2050 Targets

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Sports, Hardware, Motor Sports, Motorcycles, Technology, Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Maritime, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, Emissions reduction, Climate change policy, Climate change

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7272) announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 (hereinafter referred to as Environmental Plan 2050) first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities, including across the life cycles of its products,* by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7272) announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 (hereinafter referred to as Environmental Plan 2050) first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities, including across the life cycles of its products,* by 2050.
  • This review of the Environmental Plan 2050 resets the vision (goals) for the Yamaha Motor group to aim for by 2050 as well as the targets to meet by 2030 and 2035, respectively.
  • We will formulate a medium-term plan every three years and advance initiatives and activities toward these targets.
  • Toward realizing a carbon-neutral society in 2050, the Company will continue to offer new value by proposing new forms mobility unique to Yamaha Motor in addition to its signature motorcycles.

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.

ExxonMobil to Participate in Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Scotland

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Emissions reduction, Carbon capture and sequestration, Articles, Environmentalism, Greenhouse gases, Bright green environmentalism, Carbon capture and storage, ExxonMobil, Business action on climate change, Climate change mitigation

ExxonMobil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the recently announced Acorn carbon capture and storage project (CCS) in Scotland.

Key Points: 
  • ExxonMobil has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the recently announced Acorn carbon capture and storage project (CCS) in Scotland.
  • ExxonMobil also said it has joined NECCUS, an alliance of industry, government and academic experts committed to reducing carbon emissions from industrial facilities in Scotland.
  • We believe Scotland is well placed to deliver on technologies such as carbon capture and storage, and hydrogen, which are necessary to achieve a net-zero industrial cluster.
  • To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com , the Energy Factor and Carbon capture and storage | ExxonMobil .

Bloomberg Expands Access to Community Solar Project to 4,800 Eligible Employees

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Energy, Renewable energy, Energy conversion, Climate change mitigation, Emissions reduction, Sustainable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Renewable energy debate

Through Common Energy's Clean Energy Benefit Program, Bloomberg employees based in the city can enroll to support new, local community solar projects.

Key Points: 
  • Through Common Energy's Clean Energy Benefit Program, Bloomberg employees based in the city can enroll to support new, local community solar projects.
  • Community solar projects generate clean energy that flows to the power grid, thereby decreasing the use of fossil fuels and lowering emissions in the community.
  • "By giving our employees the option to support community solar projects everyone wins," said Beth Mazzeo, Chief Administrative Officer at Bloomberg.
  • Bloomberg and Common Energy initially started to partner in October 2019 making community solar projects available to over 260 employees at the time.

Abaxx Expands Carbon Market Investments with Base Carbon Corp. Formation, AirCarbon Follow-on Investment

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Carbon finance, Energy, Resource economics, Climate change policy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions reduction, Low-carbon economy, Business action on climate change

Ltd., the Abaxx Commodity Exchange, and producer of the SmarterMarkets Podcast, is leading the formation of a new venture, Base Carbon Corp. (Base Carbon).

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., the Abaxx Commodity Exchange, and producer of the SmarterMarkets Podcast, is leading the formation of a new venture, Base Carbon Corp. (Base Carbon).
  • Expands Carbon investments with creation of Base Carbon Corp.
    Base Carbon platform is being assembled with experienced management, existing revenue streams, and a pipeline of future business.
  • The Base Carbon management team have decades of experience leading sourcing, management and financing carbon projects across the carbon and environmental market ecosystem.
  • Under the terms of the LOI announced on February 11, 2021 , Abaxx has completed a 2nd follow-on investment into AirCarbon Pte.

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."

Heritage Sustainability Investments and ClimeCo provide capital to Restore the Earth Foundation

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Emissions reduction, Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area, Natural environment, Reforestation, Pointe-aux-Chenes, Louisiana, Sustainability, Articles, Geography of Louisiana

INDIANAPOLIS, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Sustainability Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of The Heritage Group and affiliate of Heritage Environmental Services, LLC , (collectively, Heritage), and ClimeCo joined together to provide strategic capital to Restore the Earth Foundation, Inc. (Restore the Earth) to provide for the native trees and planting for the reforestation of 4,000 acres of the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Sustainability Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of The Heritage Group and affiliate of Heritage Environmental Services, LLC , (collectively, Heritage), and ClimeCo joined together to provide strategic capital to Restore the Earth Foundation, Inc. (Restore the Earth) to provide for the native trees and planting for the reforestation of 4,000 acres of the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana.
  • "The benefits of reforestation projects like this reach far beyond the immediately impacted areas," said Chad Peterson, President of Heritage Sustainability Investments.
  • "The work Restore the Earth is doing not only benefits the environment, but also the people and businesses in southern Louisiana.
  • Heritage Sustainability Investments, LLC, is a subsidiary of The Heritage Group and affiliate of Heritage Environmental Services, LLC .

Supporting renewable energy manufacturing in Quebec to create jobs and build a cleaner future

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Emissions reduction, Clean technology, Environmental technology, Energy, Sustainable energy, Cleantech Finland, Climate change policy of the United States

Today's announcement will help increase Canada's expertise in the area of clean energy technology and will support the reduction of pollution around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Today's announcement will help increase Canada's expertise in the area of clean energy technology and will support the reduction of pollution around the world.
  • As the world turns to clean technologies, the Government of Canada will continue to make investments that support Canadian workers and businesses, create jobs, grow the middle class, and build a cleaner future for everyone.
  • "Investments in clean technologies, including wind power, help reduce pollution and create good middle class jobs.
  • Our government is here to help Canadian workers and businesses seize the opportunities created by markets demanding clean energy solutions.