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Rolls-Royce signs collaboration agreement with Jordan for small modular reactor technology

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Rolls-Royce signed a Memorandum of Understanding with state-owned Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) to conduct a technical feasibility study for the construction of a Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Jordan, highlighting the growing international interest in small modular nuclear technology. Khaled Toukan, Chairman JAEC.

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Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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solar, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear) as compared to the eastern US (EUS), where the electricity market is dominated by pollutant and precursor emitting combustion sources (i.e., —Jordan Schnell. NH 3 -poor for PM). coal, oil, natural gas, and biomass). Schnell, Vaishali Naik, Larry W.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Commenting on the announcement, Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, said: “Bringing an increasing number of tech innovations into the scope of VAT relief on ESMs is a major step forward. In addition, it will help to further accelerate the government’s legally-binding commitment to reach net zero by 2050 – a good move all round.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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The research concentrates on two aspects: maximizing the production of liquid fuel and reducing the carbon intensity of oil shale-based power and heat generation. There are also significant reserves in Jordan, Morocco, Sweden, Syria and Turkey.

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New-build properties to be fitted with electric vehicle (EV) charging points from 2022.

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Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, believes this news could prove a defining moment in our transition to electrification. What’s more, by using their own self-generated renewable energy, the risk of overloading the grid is effectively eliminated and our customers can boast an impressively low carbon footprint. “So,

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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables

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These figures raise the pressing question of whether scarce government funds might be better allocated to move the United States towards a low-carbon economy. billion went to carbon capture and storage, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. Adeyeye et al. Of the fossil fuel subsidies, $70.2

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EV charging trends for 2023 and the future of electrification

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Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, gives her thoughts on the EV charging trends we’re likely to see in 2023 and discusses why the next 12 months will be a pivotal period for the UK’s transition to electrification. Most trends come and go, but it’s safe to say that the future of transport is electric.

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