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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

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Renewable energy innovations. Circular economy and waste management. Adopt new technologies and solutions for recycling and converting waste to energy, and develop and use more biodegradable materials. IEEE 1547 , for example, ensures the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids.

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Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

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DME is a hydrogen-rich molecule that can be produced from waste and/or renewable resources using Oberon’s modular production technology. Earlier this month, Oberon began commercial production of the first renewable DME in the US at its facility in Brawley, Calif., using waste methanol from the pulp and paper industry.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Comprehensive energy and climate change policies that accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency, cleaner energy, renewable energy, green buildings, clean vehicles and fuels, and low- carbon transportation infrastructure. Financial incentives that shift the risk reward balance in favor of low-carbon assets.

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European Commission approves €4.7B public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

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They are produced from feedstock that do not require agricultural land for their production, such as waste, agricultural residues, and algae. As part of the EU 2020 strategy, the Renewable Energy Directive requires all Member States to ensure that at least 10% of all energy consumed in transport come from renewable sources by 2020.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $29.9M to hydrogen refueling infrastructure projects

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100% Renewable Hydrogen Refueling Station Competition. To the extent practicable and with consideration of local ordinances, applicants should use as a guideline for hydrogen refueling station design National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2: Hydrogen Technologies Code. Renewable Hydrogen Requirements.

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EU Council of Ministers adopts position on Renewable Energies Directive; bumps renewables in transport to 14% in 2030

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The EU Council has adopted its position on a directive promoting the use of renewable energy across the EU. The EU is committed to reach a target of at least 27% renewable energy of its overall energy consumption by 2030. Facilitating and enhancing consumers’ use of renewables is a key element in the Council’s position.

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European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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In the first phase of SAF deployment through 2025, waste oils are the likeliest source of low-carbon fuel due to their low carbon intensity and ease of conversion. The current Renewable Energy Directive does not ensure that fuels used in Europe meet the sustainability standards desired by civil society nor of leading airlines.

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