Green Technology

Pennsylvania American Water Launches Interactive Web-Based Map to Identify and Replace Lead Service Lines

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Public Policy, Government, Sustainability, Green Technology, Other Natural Resources, Energy, State, Local, Natural Resources, American Water, Lead, Water quality, Health, Water, EPA, Safety, Map

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has developed a robust, interactive web-based map encouraging customers to view and/or report what material their water service line is made of.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it has developed a robust, interactive web-based map encouraging customers to view and/or report what material their water service line is made of.
  • The webpage and map were created in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s requirements for water utilities to identify and make public the locations of lead service lines by October of 2024 and follows EPA best practices.
  • The map also serves as a tool for customers to self-report what their water service lines are made of to help Pennsylvania American Water complete the service line material inventory project it launched last year.
  • In addition to the map, customers will also find the following on the webpage:
    The company’s approach to replacing lead service lines, including a short video

Xylem Announces Participation at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Professional Services, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Technology, Natural Resources, Environment, Green Technology, Engineering, Finance, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Measurement, Inc., Water, Conference, Senior, Xylem Inc., XYL, Cryptocurrency

RBC Future of Water Conference, May 16, 2024, New York – Mike McGann, President, Measurement and Control Solutions, and Andrea van der Berg, Vice President of Investor Relations, will present and participate in investor meetings.

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  • RBC Future of Water Conference, May 16, 2024, New York – Mike McGann, President, Measurement and Control Solutions, and Andrea van der Berg, Vice President of Investor Relations, will present and participate in investor meetings.
  • Cowen Virtual Sustainability Conference, May 21, 2024 – Snehal Desai, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, and Andrea van der Berg will present and participate in investor meetings.
  • Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference, June 4, 2024, Boston – Mike McGann and Andrea van der Berg will present and participate in investor meetings.
  • Deutsche Bank Industrials Conference, June 5, 2024, New York – Andrea van der Berg and Michael Travers, Senior Manager of Investor Relations, will participate in investor meetings.

RPP Containers® Introduces the Next Generation of 45" x 48" x 50" Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers for the DuraGreen® Line of Premium and Sustainable Bulk Containers

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Packaging, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Recycling, Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Home Goods, Construction & Property, Environment, Other Retail, Sustainability, Specialty, Other Manufacturing, Green Technology, Container, Multimedia, RPP, New product development

RPP Containers ® , a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has developed the next generation of 45" x 48" x 50" Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers for the DuraGreen ® line of premium products that promote environmental sustainability™.

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  • RPP Containers ® , a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has developed the next generation of 45" x 48" x 50" Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers for the DuraGreen ® line of premium products that promote environmental sustainability™.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429060984/en/
    New DuraGreen 45 x 48 x 50 Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers are for storing and transporting small and large granular products.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dan Jakubiak, General Manager at RPP Containers, said, "The Product Development engineers and designers at RPP are excited to introduce the next generation of 45" x 48" x 50" Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers.
  • The new DuraGreen 45" x 48" x 50" Collapsible Hopper Bottom Containers expands to two product offerings.

ADS-TEC Energy Appoints Automotive and Mobility Expert, Alwin Epple as Newest Board Member

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Batteries, Environment, Alternative Energy, EV, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Automotive, Technology, Green Technology, University, Economics, Advisory board, Development, Mercedes-Benz Group, Project management, Multimedia, Daimler, Harvard University, Management

ADS-TEC Energy plc (“ADS-TEC Energy”, “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alwin Epple to its Board of Directors.

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  • ADS-TEC Energy plc (“ADS-TEC Energy”, “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alwin Epple to its Board of Directors.
  • With an illustrious career in the automotive industry spanning over three decades, Mr. Epple brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the company’s leadership team.
  • “To join the board of ADS-TEC Energy PLC is an honor and very exciting,” said Alwin Epple.
  • “The opportunity to contribute to the transformation of automotive mobility through ultrafast charging and battery storage solutions is motivating.”

Itaconix Launches Two New Plant-Based Performance Ingredients for Household Detergents and Cleaners

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Environment, Finance, Chemicals, Plastics, Specialty, Professional Services, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Green Technology, Cosmetics, Retail, Detergent, Pharmaceutical industry

The new products represent major advances in phosphate replacement with new multi-functional performance from plant-based materials that are safe for the environment.

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  • The new products represent major advances in phosphate replacement with new multi-functional performance from plant-based materials that are safe for the environment.
  • Itaconix TSI 422 extends the performance advantages of the industry-leading Itaconix TSI 322, particularly in dishwashing detergents.
  • Itaconix® ONZ™ 405 is a new powder version of Itaconix’s innovative line of liquid plant-based ingredients that add both fast-acting odor neutralization and excellent scale inhibition to detergents and cleaners.
  • “Itaconix ingredients are enabling new generations of safer consumer products with new performance, better cost efficacy, and increased sustainability.

NextPower V ESG Reaches $745 Million To Date

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Energy, Green Technology, Sustainability, Technology, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Professional Services, Batteries, Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Other Construction & Property, Investment, NPV, Solar, KLP, ESG, OECD, Renewable energy

NextEnergy Capital (“NEC”), a leading global renewables manager specialised on the solar+ infrastructure sector, is delighted to announce the conclusion of its second close of $265 million for its fifth strategy, NextPower V ESG (“NPV ESG”).

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  • NextEnergy Capital (“NEC”), a leading global renewables manager specialised on the solar+ infrastructure sector, is delighted to announce the conclusion of its second close of $265 million for its fifth strategy, NextPower V ESG (“NPV ESG”).
  • NPV ESG is an OECD-focused solar and battery storage strategy targeting $1.5 billion with a $2 billion hard cap that has secured $745 million in total commitments to date.
  • Since its first close last year, NextPower V ESG has now received total commitments of $745 million to date, and its inaugural asset in the USA has started construction and secured a long-term power purchase agreement.
  • NextPower V ESG is our largest international fund to date that continues to deliver on NextEnergy Capital’s exemplary track record by showcasing positive fundraising momentum and portfolio growth.

H2SITE’s AMMONIA to H2POWER Technology Receives Approval in Principle From Lloyd’s Register

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Oil, Gas, Electronic Design Automation, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Environment, Maritime, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Other Energy, Utilities, Engineering, Methanol, Safety, RBC, Hydrogen, Zumaia, AIP, Ammonia, Multimedia, Classification, Risk assessment, Industrial gas

H2SITE operationally demonstrated its ammonia to hydrogen power technology last November when the Zumaia Offshore’s Bertha B vessel carried onboard AMMONIA to H2POWER technology, validating its performance in actual offshore conditions.

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  • H2SITE operationally demonstrated its ammonia to hydrogen power technology last November when the Zumaia Offshore’s Bertha B vessel carried onboard AMMONIA to H2POWER technology, validating its performance in actual offshore conditions.
  • "We are proud to have achieved this milestone, as it validates the design and safety of our onboard ammonia cracking technology for decarbonizing maritime applications based on membrane reactors.
  • These AMMONIA to H2POWER systems will be integrated with both propulsion systems and auxiliary power units to serve a range of vessels, from offshore platforms to tankers and gas carriers.
  • Mark Darley, Chief Operations Officer, Lloyd’s Register added: “H2SITE's AMMONIA to H2POWER technology represents an exciting opportunity for shipowners to convert ammonia, and other feedstocks such as methanol, to hydrogen onboard their vessels without using additional gas separation technology”.

Australian Council to Modernize Water Distribution System with Itron Solutions

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Urban Planning, Technology, Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Data Analytics, Natural Resources, Utilities, Construction & Property, IOT (Internet of Things), Alternative Energy, Energy, Green Technology, Networks, Environment, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Data Management, Internet of things, ITRI, City, Outcome, Collection, AMI, Water, NB, Council, Data collection, Data management, Renewable energy

Itron’s intelligent connectivity solution will allow the Council to tackle a number of operational challenges related to water.

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  • Itron’s intelligent connectivity solution will allow the Council to tackle a number of operational challenges related to water.
  • Once the Intelis wSource water meters and NB-IoT digital platform are deployed, the Council will benefit from:
    Faster Identification of Water Leaks – Temetra improves visibility before and after the meter to help address non-revenue water losses in the distribution system.
  • Improved Customer Experience – With the Intelis NB-IoT water meter, the Council can help their customers better manage water usage by providing advanced, data driven insights.
  • “At Itron, we are excited to continue our work with the Council to help the utility prepare for increased demand for water and asset management challenges.”

Sustera to Become a Pan-European Property Lifecycle Expert – Lifecycle Thinking Is Needed for Profitable Business and Greener Future

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Architecture, Professional Services, Sustainability, Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Green Technology, Building Systems, Landscape, Finance, Other Technology, EPBD, ISO 50001, Climate, European Commission, Health, Fit, Carbon, DACH, Building, Civil service commission, Multimedia, CO2

Sustera Group, a leading property wellbeing expert in Finland and Sweden, specialises in supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their properties.

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  • Sustera Group, a leading property wellbeing expert in Finland and Sweden, specialises in supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their properties.
  • Instead, all buildings will need to adapt to the EU’s new regulations and taxonomy,” says Tuomas Qvick, CEO of Sustera Group.
  • Lifecycle thinking is needed for profitable business and to ensure a greener, better future.
  • “We are excited to work closely with Sustera to create a pan-European property lifecycle expert.