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Avangrid Releases Kitty Hawk Wind Economic Impact Report

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
State, Local, Other Energy, Labor, Utilities, Green Technology, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Public Policy, Government, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, AGR, Commonwealth, Climate, Greenhouse, City, Wind, Equivalence relation, Carbon, Lynnhaven River, Electricity, VMA, Workforce, Vineyard Wind, FTE, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the release of a comprehensive economic assessment, the Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report.

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the release of a comprehensive economic assessment, the Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report.
  • The report finds that the Kitty Hawk Wind project will deliver approximately $4.8 billion in economic impact across Virginia, including $1.2 billion in the City of Virginia Beach.
  • “Kitty Hawk Wind is a transformational opportunity for Virginia and offers significant economic benefit to the City of Virginia Beach and the entire Hampton Roads region,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • The Kitty Hawk Wind: Economic & Fiscal Impact report was prepared by Chmura Economics & Analytics, a top labor market data and analysis software consultant based in Richmond, VA.

Renewable Thermal Collaborative Releases Case Study on the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Green Technology, Food, Beverage, Manufacturing, Environment, Retail, Other Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Science, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Supermarket, Carbon, AstraZeneca, Multimedia, Research, Climate, Partnership, Natural gas, British thermal unit, Retirement, Biomass, ESG, Greenhouse gas, PPA, Hope, Learning, ISCC, Renewable resource, RFP, RFI, Heat, Vanguard, Prandtl number, Greenhouse, Digestion, Organization, Patient, Electricity, RTC, Farm, Working Group, Internal, Manure, Methane, GHG, RNG, Renewable energy

The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.
  • Procuring RNG from Vanguard Renewables supports AstraZeneca’s transition to 100% renewable energy, a key element of the company’s flagship Ambition Zero Carbon strategy.
  • Buyers interested in learning more about renewable thermal should:
    Read more case studies from the RTC to learn how energy users and solutions providers are deploying renewable thermal fuels and technologies.
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities.

Straus Family Creamery Advances Carbon Neutral Goals with New Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Climate Change, Food, Beverage, Organic Food, Retail, Certification, Creamery, Census, Farmer, Straus Family Creamery, Greenhouse gas, Carbon, Incentive, GMO, Greenhouse, Farm, Dairy

“We could not execute this program and our 2030 net carbon neutral goal without the mutual collaboration and innovation of our entire network of organic dairy farms.

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  • “We could not execute this program and our 2030 net carbon neutral goal without the mutual collaboration and innovation of our entire network of organic dairy farms.
  • These farms are key stakeholders in helping us advance a sustainable organic dairy farm model and a more resilient food system,” said Joseph Button, Vice President of Sustainability and Strategic Impact.
  • Yet, at this time when dairy farms nationwide continue to collapse, Straus Family Creamery continues to employ practices that reduce climate impact while simultaneously helping uphold the economic viability of sustainable organic dairy farming.
  • With Founder Albert Straus’ own Straus Dairy Farm as a model, Straus Family Creamery continues to lead by example, inspiring a new era of sustainable organic dairy farming.

RYAM and VERSO ENERGY Execute Memorandum of Understanding to Explore eSAF

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Climate Change, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environmental Health, Manufacturing, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Carbon, Hydrogen, Greenhouse, Green hydrogen, Aviation, Memorandum of understanding, Structural adjustment, Biogenic substance, CO2, Aviation biofuel, Renewable energy

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) and VERSO ENERGY have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore e-fuels and specifically e-SAF or Sustainable Aviation Fuel from renewable resources.

Key Points: 
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) and VERSO ENERGY have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore e-fuels and specifically e-SAF or Sustainable Aviation Fuel from renewable resources.
  • The companies expect to qualify for grants from the French government to help fund the cost of this multi-year feasibility study.
  • “We are excited to be partnering with Verso Energy on this endeavor,” said De Lyle Bloomquist RYAM’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Combining the unique attributes of RYAM’s Tartas plant with VERSO ENERGY’s expertise in the development of renewable energy creates a great opportunity for the potential expansion of new sustainable fuels at the site.”
    Antoine Huard, CEO of VERSO ENERGY declares: “We are very proud to announce our agreement with RYAM.

Innovators Wanted: PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Juntos Crecemos Edition Returns with Renewed Focus on Food and Beverage Start-Ups

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
PEP, Senior, USHCC, Marketing, Growth, CPG, Daniel, Commerce, Sale, Mentorship, Food, Learning, PepsiCo, Snack, Greenhouse, Drink, Creativity

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition – a collaborative program that provides funding and pairs breakthrough start-ups with PepsiCo experts to help grow their businesses. For the second consecutive year, this edition of Greenhouse Accelerator will focus on elevating high-potential Hispanic-owned CPG food and beverage startups that demonstrate the promise of transforming the industry with snacks and beverages that are better for people and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • Programs like the Greenhouse Accelerator Program are providing businesses with the training and access to capital needed to continue to strengthen the U.S. economy.
  • Starting today, aspiring food and beverage businesses engaged in the creation or sale of consumer goods on a national scale can submit their applications for the Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition program.
  • This initiative is part of pep+ (PepsiCo Positive)'s transformation agenda, aiming to foster a more circular and inclusive value chain.
  • "I cannot thank PepsiCo enough for the financial and strategic support that I received through the first-ever Juntos Crecemos Edition of the PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program," said Daniel Schwarz, Founder and CEO of Chuza.

Landfill Gas Capture and Utilization Market Projected to Double to $6.13 Billion by 2033 Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Energy Solutions

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Carbon, Projection, Name, Climate change, Utilization, City, Electricity, Greenhouse, Research, Fossil

Market players investing in research, infrastructure, and partnerships are expected to capitalize on the increasing demand for the landfill gas capture and utilization industry.

Key Points: 
  • Market players investing in research, infrastructure, and partnerships are expected to capitalize on the increasing demand for the landfill gas capture and utilization industry.
  • Among the various product types, landfill gas (direct) happens to be a predominant segment in the landfill gas capture and utilization market.
  • Collaborations between landfill gas capture and utilization companies and local suppliers in North America foster technological advancements, leading to enhanced landfill gas extraction techniques and capabilities.
  • The following are the demand drivers for the landfill gas capture and utilization market:
    The following are the limitations of the landfill gas capture and utilization market:
    Some of the prominent names in this market are:

Electric Commercial Vehicle Market worth USD 255.6 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 4, 2024
EVS, Scania AB, Toyota, Air pollution, General Motors, Greenhouse, EQT, Growth, NMC, Climate change, Augmented reality, Tesla, Inc., Software, Paccar, EV, Transport, BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Mercedes-Benz Group, European, GVWR, Volvo, T5, Partnership, Original equipment manufacturer, Safety, City, Dongfeng, Peterbilt, Mercedes-Benz, CO2, FCEV, Bev, USD, ECV, MAN Truck & Bus, Ford Motor Company, Government, Metrobus, Infrastructure, Kenworth, Workhorse Group, Rail transport

The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Key Points: 
  • The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
  • The 121–200 kWh battery capacity segment of the electric commercial vehicle market is witnessing substantial growth for several reasons.
  • The North American electric commercial vehicle market is experiencing significant growth driven by various factors, including tightening emission regulations, increasing environmental awareness, and advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
  • Thus, all such factors are expected to boost the North American electric commercial vehicle market during the forecast period.

Electric Commercial Vehicle Market worth USD 255.6 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, March 4, 2024
EVS, Scania AB, Toyota, Air pollution, General Motors, Greenhouse, EQT, Growth, NMC, Climate change, Augmented reality, Tesla, Inc., Software, Paccar, EV, Transport, BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Mercedes-Benz Group, European, GVWR, Volvo, T5, Partnership, Original equipment manufacturer, Safety, City, Dongfeng, Peterbilt, Mercedes-Benz, CO2, FCEV, Bev, USD, ECV, MAN Truck & Bus, Ford Motor Company, Government, Metrobus, Infrastructure, Kenworth, Workhorse Group, Rail transport

The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Key Points: 
  • The EU provides incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
  • The 121–200 kWh battery capacity segment of the electric commercial vehicle market is witnessing substantial growth for several reasons.
  • The North American electric commercial vehicle market is experiencing significant growth driven by various factors, including tightening emission regulations, increasing environmental awareness, and advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
  • Thus, all such factors are expected to boost the North American electric commercial vehicle market during the forecast period.

Ecogensus Announces Teaming Agreement for 1,500 Rhino Recyclers Install, O&M

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Engineering, Recycling, Motion, Greenhouse

HOUSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecogensus is soon launching its U.S. Phase 1 Roll-Out, which will consist of an estimated 1,500 Rhino Recyclers over 42 months. To ensure excellence in execution, Ecogensus is building its U.S. deployment team, which includes Regal Rexnord Industrial Field Services for installation and maintenance of Rhino systems.

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  • Phase 1 Roll-Out, which will consist of an estimated 1,500 Rhino Recyclers over 42 months.
  • To ensure excellence in execution, Ecogensus is building its U.S. deployment team, which includes Regal Rexnord Industrial Field Services for installation and maintenance of Rhino systems.
  • With an established Field Services team, Regal Rexnord is now preparing to support installation of several Rhino Recyclers at an Ecogensus site that has begun development and is planned for commissioning in late Q2 2024.
  • ", said Frank Harris, Global Head of Rhino Recyclers for Ecogensus.

Covestro publishes climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
MAKE, Sustainability, Innovation, Intelligence, Investment, Greenhouse, Carbon accounting, Sale, Carbon, CCS, Climate, CQ, Plastic, Chemical industry, Recycling, Renewable energy

Reduction of 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases produced in upstream and downstream supply chains (scope 3) by 2035, climate neutrality for scope 3 by 2050

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  • Reduction of 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases produced in upstream and downstream supply chains (scope 3) by 2035, climate neutrality for scope 3 by 2050
    Concrete plan for implementation to reduce emissions, transformation along the entire supply chain required
    LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro has published its climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions, completing its climate strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Covestro previously published ambitious targets for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in 2022, which included achieving operational climate neutrality by 2035.
  • Scope 1 emissions come from Covestro's own production processes, while scope 2 emissions result from purchased energy sources.
  • Covestro's scope 3 climate neutrality targets are an important part of this and will be implemented alongside customers and suppliers.