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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

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The project will enable at least 44 buses in Ride On Montgomery County’s transit fleet to transition from diesel to electric, advancing the County’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, reducing lifetime emissions by more than 155,000 tons, while delivering resilience to climate events and power outages.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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The new plant is the third production facility in the company’s global battery production network. The battery factory in Bangkok will meet this requirement by using large solar systems on the roofs of the production buildings. The plant works closely with the Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH.

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SEI study outlines risks to global low-carbon technology push

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A new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) finds that recent progress in developing and deploying low carbon technology is fragile, and advises that policy support must be stabilized globally to maintain momentum. In particular, developments in solar photovoltaics have been remarkable. —Annika Varnäs.

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Skanska is piloting this electric compaction roller on an LA megaproject

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The global construction giant is piloting the electric compaction roller on the Los Angeles Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. Skanska aims to achieve 70% carbon reduction by 2030 across its global operations and entire value chain.

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FuelCell Energy acquires remaining interest in SOFC developer Versa Power Systems

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a provider of carbonate direct fuel cell power plants, has acquired the remaining shares of Versa Power Systems, Inc. Versa), a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) developer with research facilities in Littleton, Colorado, USA and Calgary, Canada. Direct FuelCell power plants are generating power at more than 50 locations worldwide.

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BMW Group Technology Office USA and Tendril to demonstrate electric vehicle and smart energy home integration

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Tendril, provider of a cloud-based energy management platform, and the BMW Group Technology Office USA are partnering to build out a demonstration smart energy home in Mountain View, Calif. to prepare for the roll-out and integration of the new BMW ActiveE electric vehicle (EV).

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Cisco DeVries’ AB 811 Baby Goes Nationwide: President Clinton Backs USA PACE Bond Program

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Sept 24, 2009, New York City ( Sourced from prnewswire ) - The Clinton Global Initiative announced this afternoon a breakthrough for the long overdue clean energy retrofitting of America’s homes, commercial and apartment buildings. And I intend to do everything in my power to help it succeed. County PACE President Clinton.

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