California has recently approved a $1.4 billion investment plan aimed at significantly advancing emissions-free transportation within the state. This comprehensive plan focuses on the installation of nearly 17,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. As
Cemex has made significant strides in reducing carbon emissions at its Rugby Cement Plant by utilizing 1 million tonnes of alternative fuel in a groundbreaking collaboration with SUEZ recycling and recovery. This partnership, which began in 2013, has successfully lowered coal usage at the plant by
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) launched the Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project in 2022 with the ambitious goal of integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) into the grid. This initiative aimed to enhance grid reliability and stability by leveraging
The utility industry is considered indispensable in the composite world. Companies in the field provide necessary services such as electric power, gas, water, and waste disposal. However, most are privately owned and closely monitored to supply service at fair rates. As of 2022, essential s
President-elect Donald Trump's recent nominations for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) have sparked a debate about the future of renewable energy in the United States. With North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright
The transition towards 100% clean electricity in the U.S. is a complex journey, driven by the need to meet escalating energy demands and achieve a climate-stable future. Various factors are influencing this shift, including the rise of data centers, manufacturing facilities, crypto mining, and the
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest pension fund in the United States, is making significant strides towards its ambitious goal of investing over $100 billion in climate solutions. As of last week, the fund had invested $53 billion in climate solutions, with an
In the wake of growing concerns over climate change and its devastating impacts, innovative solutions to mitigate carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are becoming increasingly critical. Project Concho, a pioneering initiative in Tom Green County, Texas, is set to lead the charge with a
The utility-scale solar market in the United States is on the verge of significant growth and fluctuations, as the American Clean Power Association's (ACP) latest report indicates. This report projects that 2024 will witness a record high of over 32 GW of installations, partly fueled by the
On November 22, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new, tighter nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards for new gas-fired power plants. This update is intended to make the latest turbines, which could operate for decades, among the most efficient and lowest-emitting in the industry.
