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March 23, 2022
Brookfield’s New York Skyscraper to run entirely on renewable energy
United States real estate company Brookfield Properties announced a new move to fully power One Manhattan West, one of its skyscrapers in Manhattan, with renewable energy, reported Bloomberg.
March 21, 2022Google launches tool that enables 24/7 renewable energy tracking
Google has been working to build and deploy a new tool that will allow governments, businesses, and energy generators to track energy consumption and production in real time, according to a new blog post form Google Cloud.
March 18, 2022A1 Bulgaria, Renalfa sign first sleeved PPA on Bulgarian market
Telecommunication service provider A1 Bulgaria has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Renalfa, a Bulgarian clean energy investment organization, for solar energy.
March 17, 2022Canada opens consultations on Clean Electricity Standard to achieve net-zero grid
In hopes of developing Canada's Clean Electrical Standard (CES) and accelerate progress toward a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, Steven Guilbeault, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, launched consultations on Tuesday.
March 17, 2022Hemp rebar could be eco-friendly alternative to easily corroded steel
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in the United States have developed a hemp-based alternative to steel rebar. Researchers believe that the new option can avoid corrosion while reducing carbon emissions from construction, according to
March 15, 2022Microsoft’s internal carbon fee to raise 567% as Scope 3 emissions jump in 2021
Microsoft released on Thursday the update of its sustainability commitment, pledging to become carbon negative, zero waste, water positive by 2030. It also raised inter-company penalties for business travel by 567%.
March 14, 2022Green hydrogen market needs standardized certification scheme: Irena
The global green hydrogen market will require a trustworthy and transparent certification mechanism to incentivize companies to commit to using green hydrogen and create social interest, stated the International Renewable Energy Agency in its 'Green hydro
March 11, 2022German government agrees to abolish renewables levy as energy prices skyrocket
The German government approved a draft law on Wednesday, planning to abolish the Renewable Energy Source Act (EEG) levy that consumers pay with their electricity bills from July 1 this year.
March 10, 2022Poor grid infrastructure may impede Southeast Asia’s renewable push
According to a new report by Black & Veatch, flexible transmission infrastructure is a critical enabler for solar and wind power to function, and Southeast Asia needs to start preparing for stronger networks to support its renewable ambition.
March 10, 2022Turkey mulls legislation to promote use of renewable energy
The Turkish government is stepping up efforts to increase the usage of green energy and is planning new legal requirements to help consumers transition to renewable energy sources.