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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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The cost of fuel cells that run on hydrogen continue to fall, and sales of fuel-cell vehicles are growing. We have experienced false starts before with hydrogen, so we can’t take success for granted. The main obstacle to the extensive use of low-carbon hydrogen is the cost of producing it.

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Syzygy Plasmonics raises $23M Series B to electrify chemical manufacturing; photocatalytic reactor for hydrogen production

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With renewable electricity as an energy source, our technology is cleaner, and because of the stability and activity of our photocatalysts, we can drive dozens of possibilities, tuning reactions that produce different chemicals.

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California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

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2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. While many private fleets are able to incorporate natural gas fueling infrastructure into the overall costs of their transition to natural gas, some entities cannot. The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015

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The Economics of Solar Energy: Is It Worth the Investment?

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While solar power promises clean and renewable energy, the financial side of things is a key factor for homeowners and businesses. Upfront Costs of Solar Panels The initial cost of installing solar panels is one of the biggest concerns for many people. After this payback period, all the energy you generate is essentially free.

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UK government launches first Hydrogen Strategy

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In the UK, a low-carbon hydrogen economy could deliver emissions savings equivalent to the carbon captured by 700 million trees by 2032 and is a key pillar of capitalizing on cleaner energy sources as the UK moves away from fossil fuels. 40-million (US$55.5-million) million) Red Diesel Replacement Competition.

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California Governor signs new super-pollutants legislation into law; black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane

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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. The benefits of such a policy can far exceed the cost of enacting it. and other pollutants.

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Linc Energy taking stake in aboveground gasification company; potential CTL introduction in US

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Under the terms of the deal: Linc Energy will invest US$6 million in cash into PowerHouse and grant certain rights to PowerHouse to use its FT gas to liquids technology for PowerHouse’s waste to energy applications. Linc Energy is also granted US$1m worth of fully paid ordinary share options at US$0.30

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