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Net-zero Carbon Emissions from Challenging Sectors Possible by 2050, Says Report

November 19, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Reaching net-zero carbon emissions from heavy industry and heavy-duty transport sectors is technically and financially possible by 2060 - earlier in developed economies - and could cost less than 0.5% of global GDP, according to the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC).

King’s Cross Railway Station Solar Saves Over $160,000 on Utility Costs

November 13, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

A solar panel project for historic King’s Cross railway station in London has generated one million kilowatts of electricity so far. The solar is also saving Network Rail £125,000 (around $162,500) in utility costs.

Albertsons Orders 10 All-Electric Tesla Semi Trucks for Fleet

November 13, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Albertsons plans to add 10 Tesla Semi all-electric trucks to its Southern California fleet, the company says. The grocery store chain expects the trucks to use less than 2 kilowatt hours of energy per mile, and travel more than 300 miles on a single charge with a fully loaded trailer.

China Ditches Pilot Phase of UN Agency’s Aviation Emissions Scheme

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

China is no longer listed as a participant in the first phase of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The UN agency International Civil Aviation Organization had recently made progress on the plan.

UN Group Makes Major Decision on Aviation Emissions

July 2, 2018September 11, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The International Civil Aviation Organization made headway on establishing international standards for its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, known as CORSIA. The plan aims to keep aviation emissions at the 2020 level.

US Food Protects against Fuel Price Increases with Expanded CNG Fleet

June 11, 2018June 27, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

US Foods has expanded its fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, adding 50 to its Houston warehouse and fueling them at Freedom CNG’s North Houston station. The Houston fleet will help protect the company from rising fuel costs. Freedom says its fuel price has never changed since it opened its ... Read more »

CA Regulators Give $780M Thumbs Up to Clean Transportation

May 31, 2018June 1, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

California regulators today adopted plans by the state’s three major utilities to accelerate the electrification of light, medium and heavy duty transportation. The California Public Utilities Commission approved $780 million to fund these plans aimed at cleaning up the transportation sector, the state’s biggest source of air pollution. The revised ... Read more »

United Airlines and O’Hare Invest Big in Zero-Emissions Ground Support with Grant from EPA

February 14, 2018December 13, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

United Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation will invest a total of $1.43 million to purchase 26 new pieces of zero emissions ground support equipment, replacing older, diesel-fueled equipment at Chicago O'Hare. Grant funding for the project from the EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act - a total of $640,000 - will help O'Hare and United Airlines to save a

Vehicles (Still) Bigger Emissions Source Than Power Plants in United States

December 6, 2017January 17, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The amount of carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector continues to exceed the amount from electricity production in the United States, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration. The shift that started last year reveals the challenges to cutting transportation emissions as well as new ... Read more »

Home Improvement May See Helpful Hikes from Harvey; Others Mostly Hurt

August 28, 2017October 10, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

While some retail sectors may see a boost from Hurricane Harvey, the storm's negative effects on business in Texas are likely to be significant. From gas price increases to shipping delays to an inability to operate, flood waters dampen more than just physical facilities.

Harvey Bullies South Texas: Deliveries Delayed, Shipping Rates Rise, Floods Threaten

August 25, 2017September 26, 2017 by Jennifer Nastu

The "flooding disaster" that Hurricane Harvey is expected to bring to South Texas could disrupt deliveries, destroy property, and boost shipping rates. Shipping lanes from Houston to Dallas, Laredo, San Antonio, Denver and Chicago, in particular, are expected to see disruptions.

BMW Taps Old Batteries for Demand Response Trial

January 6, 2015 by Linda Hardesty

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and automaker BMW are teaming up to test the ability of electric vehicle batteries to provide services to the electric grid. PG&E selected BMW after a competitive solicitation to manage a minimum of 100 kilowatts of electric demand on PG&E’s system, much as other large ... Read more »

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