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Biden bans import of Russian oil, gas, coal with immediate effect; Putin to block exports of “certain products and raw materials”

Green Car Congress

President Joe Biden issued an executive order banning the importation from Russia of crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their distillation; liquefied natural gas; coal; and coal products. The ban is effective immediately; the US is blocking any new purchases of Russian energy.

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Top US coal producer Wyoming just approved a $1.2B solar farm

Baua Electric

Canadian energy company Enbridge plans to begin construction in March 2025, and it estimates a peak onsite workforce of around 375 workers in April 2025. Cowboy Solar will be a massive bump in renewables for a state that’s produced more coal than any other state since 1986. The post Top US coal producer Wyoming just approved a $1.2B

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In a first, the US will restrict existing coal-fired plants’ emissions

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Trucks Haul Coal Navajo Mine by U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants to control 90% of their carbon emissions or shut down. Coal plants that intend to stay online beyond 2039 will have to cut or capture 90% of their CO2 emissions by 2032.

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EGEB: These 15 US retailers’ ship imports pollute as much as 3 coal plants annually

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Walmart’s maritime shipping caused more pollution in 2019 than a coal-fired plant emits annually. A solar company sues the Department of the Interior over offshore wind farm approval. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

Baua Electric

A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. In early 2022, we reported that Tesla is deploying Megapacks at a new energy storage project that will replace Hawaii’s last remaining coal plant. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

Green Car Congress

By comparison, 69% of steel today is made at approximately 1,600 degrees Celsius (2,912 degrees Fahrenheit) using coal, emitting about two tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of steel produced. The 50-person company recently opened a new office in Boston, MA to help expand its roster of engineers, scientists, and professional support staff.

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This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs

Baua Electric

Read more: Nevada put big battery energy storage where a coal plant used to be To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way.

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