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AUGUST 7, 2015

Greenhouse gasses (GHG) emission savings due to final renewable energy consumption in electricity; cooling/heating; and transport sectors rose at a compound annual growth rate of 8.8% Nearly two thirds of the total savings came from renewable energy development in Germany, Sweden, France, Italy and Spain. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 18, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all types of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Total renewable fuel volumes would grow by some 690 million gallons between 2016 and 2017. Total renewable fuel. Renewable fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The California Air Resources Board adopted unanimously a regulation establishing a 33% renewable electricity standard. Under the regulation, one-third of the electricity sold in the state in 2020 must come from renewable sources of energy. The new regulation will be one of AB 32’s largest emission-reduction strategies.

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AUGUST 3, 2016

ExxonMobil will invest $15 million as a leadership member of the University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute to pursue technologies to help meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impacts and the risk of climate change. E-ffiliates fosters collaboration with industry in pursuing energy and environmental innovation.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change.

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

ExxonMobil said extended its support of the MIT Energy Initiative’s (MITEI) low-carbon energy research and education mission by renewing its status as a founding member for another five years. ExxonMobil first signed on as a member of the initiative in 2014. Join MITEI’s Mobility Systems Center, its newest Low-Carbon Energy Center.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

Among their conclusions was that the combination of ethanol or isobutanol with renewable hydrocarbon components (i.e., those limited to a 10% ethanol blend) without a significant change in emissions. Neste Oil provided the renewable gasoline component. The bioenergy content of the fuels ranged from 7 to 78%.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

The Council members also requested further examination by the European Commission on instruments and measures for a comprehensive and technology-neutral approach to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency in transport, for electric transportation and for the use of renewable energy sources in transport after 2020.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The Renewable Fuel Standard has been a driver of American energy innovation, but regulatory inaction has stifled the advancement of promising technologies like ethanol derived from corn kernel fiber. EPA has also been slow to act on numerous pathway petitions, which seek to advance innovative and clean fuels made from renewable feedstock.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The researchers, from major international institutions, highlighted that persistent uncertainties exist in our ability to estimate recent changes in emissions, particularly when there are unexpected changes as in the last few years. They also stressed the importance of addressing that fundamental issue. —Peters et al.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

million additional cars on US roads are likely as a result of EPA inaction on finalizing the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules, according to a new white paper issued by The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). billion gallons more diesel in 2014 than previously projected. new coal-fired power plants.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

growth seen in 2014. This is a great help for tackling climate change but it is not enough. In 2014, renewable energy sources saw a record increase in capacity and their impact is on track to be even higher in 2015. 2015) “Reaching peak emissions” Nature Climate Change doi: 10.1038/nclimate2892.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

British Airways, in partnership with the Solena Group , will establish Europe’s first plant for sustainable jet-fuel and plans to use the low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet from 2014. We are absolutely determined to reduce our impact on climate change and are proud to lead the way on aviation’s environmental initiatives.

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JULY 8, 2015

CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely is committed to achieving the long-term goal of zero emissions mobility through a diverse suite of new energy solutions, including renewable methanol vehicle technology. Earlier post.).

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MAY 10, 2011

Ranges of global technical potentials of renewable energy sources derived from studies analyzed in SRREN report. The authors reviewed more than 160 existing scientific scenarios on the possible penetration of renewables by 2050, alongside environmental and social implications; and then reviewed with four of these in-depth.

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JULY 3, 2014

However, the final rule differs in several ways from the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking EPA had issued in June 2013 ( earlier post ): EPA did not finalize proposed compliance requirements for non-RIN-generating foreign renewable fuel producers and the definition of “producer” for renewable CNG/LNG and renewable electricity.

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JUNE 5, 2014

Your Friendly Neighborhood Greenius (white shirt) talks to Manhattan Beach Councilman Wayne Powell (center) and Councilman Mark Burton at the 2014 Manhattan Beach Earth Day Celebration. A lot of my political friends are still suffering from election night hangovers this Throwback Thursday.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is installing 90 new charge spots for electric vehicles in and around Paris for the COP21 global summit on climate change. France derives about 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy, with renewable energy accounting for about 19% of France’s electricity last year.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The law is in addition to California’s existing raft of climate legislation. SB 1383 reduces the emission of super pollutants (also known as short-lived climate pollutants) and promotes renewable gas by requiring a 50% reduction in black carbon and 40% reduction in methane and hydrofluorocarbon from 2013 levels by 2030.

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MARCH 5, 2015

The solicitation calls for the formation of a US-based consortium to work with Chinese counterparts to bolster collaborative efforts to help ensure energy, water, and environmental security and combat climate change. It builds on the contents of The Water-Energy Nexus: Challenge and Opportunities, which DOE issued in June 2014.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

In April 2013 the Air Resources Board adopted a regulation setting January 1, 2014 as the start of the linkage, which will enable carbon allowances and offset credits to be exchanged between participants in the two jurisdictions’ programs. The sale of Québec allowances will generate at least $2.5 billion in revenue by 2020 in Quebec.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 20, 2017

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased-out by 2060 with a net positive economic outlook, according to new findings released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Brazil’s Minister of Environment Izabella Teixeira and Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) President Luciano Coutinho announced the launch of a new credit line to support projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions. Renewable energy. Efficient machinery and equipment. Vegetal charcoal.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Investment in new wind, solar, and other non-large hydro renewables projects in the country fell to $86 billion in 2018 from $122 billion in 2017. The Climatescope results come just ahead of next month’s United Nations-supported climate negotiations in Madrid.

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DECEMBER 9, 2018

Estimated spending needs for Interstate highway renewal and modernization over the next 20 years. The most recent complete data on Interstate Highway spending is for 2014. All dollar figures are converted 2016 values. National Academy of Sciences.

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MARCH 6, 2014

The UK and China have agreed to a new £20-million (US$33-million) three-year program that will support research to develop new low carbon manufacturing processes and technologies, low carbon cities and offshore renewables in the two countries. million (US$11 million) available each year. million (US$9.4 million (US$11 million).

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. It results in higher efficiencies: about 46 percent.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Construction of the system was completed in November of 2014 by Algenol and Reliance engineers and biologists. The algal bio-oil can be used to produce biodiesel, renewable diesel, or other bio-oil-derived products. Algal Fuels Biomass Biorefinery Climate Change Fuels India' —Paul Woods, Founder and CEO of Algenol.

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JUNE 17, 2014

.” Ted quickly moved to the big white board in the front of the room and started writing numbers as he called them out from memory, “ Under the Marin Clean Energy community choice program – San Rafael saved $30,000 by choosing Marin Clean Energy’s Light Green 50% renewable energy in 2013. The City of Richmond Saved $54,000.

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MARCH 27, 2017

from 5,405 MMmt in 2014. The 28% decrease in gasoline prices (in nominal dollars) from 2014 to 2015, along with the continued economic recovery, led to higher fuel consumption. from 2014 levels. between 2014 and 2015. Other renewables such as biomass have remained at about a 4% share. Electricity.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Promoting renewable energy and circular economy—including the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling—will help maximize the benefits of shifting to electric vehicles, according to the report. The EEA has also published a new briefing on the environmental and climate impacts of transport.

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MAY 20, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has selected the city of San Francisco for funding as the first Climate Action Champion to pursue hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for local transportation. Earlier post.) In addition, new analysis projects by Strategic Analysis, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The first signs of a green revolution in the shareholder-investors universe are there, as investors have forced Dutch oil and gas major Shell to officially change its strategy, investing in more renewable energy and energy storage. This development will impact the market within the next 24 months.

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JUNE 25, 2015

In December 2014, Böhni submitted a motion for consideration by the National Council (Nationalrat) that would create the legal basis for importers and manufacturers of vehicles that run on CO 2 -neutral synthetic fuels made in Switzerland to receive credit for the corresponding reduction in CO 2 emissions under fleet emission rules.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

CO 2 emissions have remained stable since 2014, driven in part by renewable energy, notably in China and India, however the atmospheric concentration continues to increase ( earlier post ). This has raised hopes that emissions have peaked, as they must by 2020 to remain on a successful climate trajectory.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

While renewable energy has made promising gains in just the last few years—the cost of solar dropped by about two-thirds from 2009 to 2014—new drilling and extraction techniques have made fossil fuels cheaper and markedly increased the amount of oil and gas available. for oil, 24% for coal, and 20% for natural gas.

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