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Chevron partners with Clean Energy On Adopt-A-Port initiative to supply renewable natural gas for port trucks

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on Adopt-a-Port, an initiative that provides truck operators serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with cleaner, carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce emissions. Chevron’s funding will allow truck operators to subsidize the cost of buying new RNG-powered trucks.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. In future, Ports of Auckland hope to be able to use 100% renewable energy, which would reduce emissions to zero. tCO 2 e which would mean an annual saving of 465.31

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Gulf Racing Fuels to buy Gevo isobutanol for 16.1% blend in off-road fuels

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Initially, Gulf will create three new fuels that will target marine uses and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). It also renewable and reduces emissions. The new fuels will meet Gulf’s requirement for an off-road fuel that is oxygenated and EPA-approved for use in sensitive environments. All will use the 16.1%

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HR Biopetroleum buys out Shells share in Cellana algae biofuels venture

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HRBP), a Hawai’i-based and -founded renewable biofuels company, will acquire Shell’s shareholding in Cellana, a joint venture between Shell and HRBP. HR BioPetroleum, Inc. Earlier post.) On 31 January 2011, HRBP will become the sole owner of Cellana, including its six-acre demonstration facility in Kona, Hawaii.

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California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

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With these factors in mind, the ISO developed a new long range planning vehicle titled Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. As renewable sources come into the system, procurement of fossil-fuel generation will decline just when it is needed to offset the intermittency of variable resources, ISO says. and reliable electricity.

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Ted Lieu To The Rescue! Heroic Climate Champion Saves Community Choice Aggregation.

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Ted now had a twinkle in his eyes. “And if you knew what I know about the successful experiences of Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power you’d know that their aggregation programs are saving the participating cities real money on electricity. million in savings overall for Marin Clean Energy customers in 2014.

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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As to the larger goal, currently about 17% of the Navy and Marine Corps energy consumption comes from alternative sources. The other three goals set out by Secretary Mabus are: The Navy and Marine Corps will change the way they award contracts. We do not have operational independence and we are tied to a vulnerable logistics tail.

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