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Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

Setec Powerr

The world is quickly moving towards renewable energy sources, and solar power is one of the most promising options. The benefits of solar energy are numerous, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy independence, and lower electricity bills. This is where solar storage comes in.

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Koch invests $252M in Compass Minerals to support development of lithium brine project in Utah; ESM for DLE

Green Car Congress

mMT lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) Great Salt Lake resource and debt reduction. Perella Weinberg Partners LP acted as sole financial advisor to Compass Minerals in the transaction and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP acted as the company’s legal advisor. Jones Day acted as legal advisor for KM&T.

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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

Green Car Congress

Integrating as many electric vehicles as possible into the power grid in this way calls for innovations in terms of vehicle technology, charging hardware, charging management, communication interfaces with energy sector stakeholders and legal parameters. The legal and regulatory parameters are being evaluated, too.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

My Energi

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. The move essentially means that investing in next-generation solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills will be easier and more cost-effective than ever before for UK households.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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Bank of America joins Stanford’s Global Climate & Energy Project

Green Car Congress

The GCEP collaboration expects to benefit from the bank’s expertise in financing sustainable businesses dedicated to addressing climate change and advancing low-carbon solutions. Bank of America is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations.

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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

Plugs and Cars

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. We chose the solar-powered Park n Ride just off 80. The best way to eliminate tailpipe carbon emissions is to eliminate the tailpipe.

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