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Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Has $4 Billion Ready to Invest

September 13, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Goldman Sachs Renewable Power has already received around $1.9 billion in equity capital investments and expects to have approximately $4 billion to invest in renewable energy projects, the company said this week.

Indian Government Plans 500 GW of Renewables by 2030

August 16, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

In the midst of continued reliance on coal, the Indian government has set a target to add 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The announcement came from a senior renewable energy ministry official.

Belgian Music Festival Pilots Portable Renewable Energy Tower

August 15, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Belgian music festival Pukkelpop taking place this weekend plans to draw power for the event from a 68-foot-tall portable renewable energy tower. Instead of diesel generators, the festival can rely on wind and solar power from the Green Energy Mill (GEM) tower. Researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology ... Read more »

HanesBrands Slashes Emissions 34% by Adding Renewable Energy

August 2, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

HanesBrands reported that the company reduced carbon dioxide emissions 34% against a 2007 baseline, due in large part to their increased reliance on renewable energy.

Hawaiian Electric Co. Targets Nearly 1 GW of Renewables

July 19, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO) plans to push for nearly 1 gigawatt of renewable energy procurement, replacing power from fossil fuel plants in the state that are set to retire or close.

Latest Figures Show Plunge in World’s Biggest Renewable Energy Market

July 11, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Renewable energy investments slowed down during the first half of the year in the world’s biggest market, the latest figures from BloombergNEF (BNEF) show. China’s market plunged to the lowest figure for any half-year period since 2013, according to BNEF’s data.

A FERC First: Renewable Generating Capacity Surpasses Coal in the US

June 14, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)’s latest monthly Energy Infrastructure Update report shows electrical generating capacity by renewable energy sources edging past that of coal in the United States for the first time, according to the Sun Day Campaign’s analysis this week.

Puerto Rico’s $14 Billion Energy Plan Calls for ‘MiniGrids’

June 14, 2019December 12, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) published a new plan that makes recommendations and analysis for the utility’s energy supply resources over the next 20 years. Prepared by Siemens Power Technologies International, the Integrated Resource Plan centers around electrical islands called MiniGrids.

Pittsburgh 2030 District Properties Reach Energy Goal Two Years Early

June 7, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Pittsburgh 2030 District, a network of 540 properties representing more than 84 million square feet, reached its energy and water goals two years ahead of schedule. Energy use decreased by 23.5% last year.

Sydney Opera House Signs Renewable PPA with Flow Power

June 7, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Sydney Opera House in Australia signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy retailer Flow Power. Under the terms of the deal, more than 85% of the iconic landmark’s annual energy consumption will be matched by supply from wind and solar projects in New South Wales.

BioHiTech’s Martinsburg Waste-to-Energy Facility Begins Operations

June 3, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

BioHiTech Global recently started operations at its HEBioT renewable resource recovery facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The company expects this new facility — the first in the country — to generate $7 million of high margin revenue annually and divert as much as 80% of the waste that enters it from landfills.

How Xcel Energy Slashed Carbon Emissions by 38% in 2018

May 31, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Xcel Energy reports reducing carbon emissions 38% from 2005 levels in 2018, putting the utility on track to reach its interim goal of cutting carbon 80% by 2030. The energy provider details its approach in a new annual corporate responsibility report.

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