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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

T&E, Greenpeace and 10+ Organisations Call on the EU to Maintain the Law Promoting Alternatives to Short-Haul Flights

•A coalition of environmental organizations, including T&E and Greenpeace, is urging the EU Commission to maintain Article 20 of the EU Air Services Regulation (ASR) and an existing French measure (EU) 2022/2358.
•These regulations limit air traffic rights for short-haul flights due to serious environmental concerns, signaling a strong policy commitment to decarbonizing the transport sector.
•For developers and large power consumers, this reinforces the trend of policy-driven electrification, indicating potential future growth in electricity demand for alternative transport modes like high-speed rail.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Sierra Club Endorses Report Revealing Pension Funds Failing to Stop Asset Managers Backing Fossil Fuel Expansion

•A new report, endorsed by the Sierra Club and other environmental groups, criticizes pension funds for allowing asset managers to continue investing in fossil fuel expansion.
•The report warns that this continued investment exposes beneficiaries to 'growing climate-related financial risks,' indicating potential future stranded assets or market volatility for fossil fuel-dependent portfolios.
•This signals increasing pressure from environmental and financial advocacy groups for institutional investors to divest from fossil fuels and reallocate capital towards sustainable energy.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Energy Minerals Observatory: The Data Deficits in Critical Supply Chains

•Critical minerals like copper, cobalt, and silicon are vital for energy technologies, but their markets are significantly less transparent than mature energy markets.
•Critical mineral supply chains suffer from substantial data deficits, making it difficult to understand supply-side and demand-side factors influencing pricing.
•This lack of transparency and data scarcity introduces significant market volatility and uncertainty, impacting the cost and availability of essential components for renewable energy and storage projects.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

A New Flow Battery Will Get A Good Look-See From The US Dept. Of Energy

•The US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is inaugurating a new energy storage test facility.
•Vanadium flow battery technology has been selected as the inaugural technology to undergo testing at this new DOE facility.
•This initiative signifies a federal commitment to validating and potentially accelerating the commercialization of advanced, long-duration energy storage solutions, which could de-risk future deployments for IPPs and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Hyundai Motor & Healthy Seas Celebrate 5 Years of Global Ocean Conservation & Education Leadership

•Hyundai Motor, a major industrial consumer, has partnered with Healthy Seas for five years, removing 320 tons of marine litter, including 'ghost farm' fishing nets.
•This initiative demonstrates a commitment to circular economy principles by recycling suitable recovered nets into new products, such as floormats for Hyundai's EV and FCEV models (IONIQ 5, 6, 9, INSTER, SANTA FE, NEXO).
•The program highlights how large OEMs are integrating sustainability and recycled content into their supply chains, signaling a growing trend for corporate ESG strategies and material sourcing for other large industrial players.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Nissan & Wayve Sign Definitive Agreements to Deliver Next-Generation Driver Assistance Technology

•Nissan and Wayve are partnering to integrate advanced AI-driven driver assistance technology (ProPILOT with Wayve AI) into Nissan vehicles, indicating a future of increasingly sophisticated, power-intensive automotive electronics.
•This collaboration signifies a continued trend towards more complex electric vehicles (EVs), which will contribute to growing electricity demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity.
•The development and deployment of Wayve's AI technology will significantly increase demand for data center capacity and reliable power, presenting opportunities for IPPs and challenges for large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

The Chinese EV Tariff & Vehicle Sales Backfire In Europe That Was Too Obvious

•The EU imposed tariffs on fully electric vehicles from China in June 2024, specifically exempting plug-in hybrids.
•The article, published in late 2025, suggests these tariffs 'backfired,' implying negative consequences for EV sales and the broader electrification efforts in Europe.
•This policy decision directly influences the pace of EV adoption and, consequently, the growth trajectory of electricity demand for charging infrastructure across the continent.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Now A Woman Has Given Birth In A Waymo

•A 'gee-wiz' story highlights a woman giving birth in a Waymo robotaxi, underscoring the increasing integration of autonomous electric vehicles into daily life.
•The widespread adoption of robotaxis and other EVs will significantly increase electricity demand, requiring substantial investment in charging infrastructure and grid capacity.
•This growing electric load presents new opportunities for power developers (e.g., charging hubs, generation capacity) and challenges for grid operators (e.g., managing peak demand, transmission upgrades).

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Uber Abandons EVs & Climate, After Cozying Up With Trump

•Ride-hailing giant Uber is reportedly abandoning its electric vehicle (EV) adoption targets and broader climate initiatives.
•This reversal, following similar moves by Lyft, is attributed to "changed political winds in the US."
•For developers and large power consumers, this highlights significant policy risk and potential instability in corporate climate commitments, impacting investment outlooks for EV infrastructure and decarbonization efforts.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Coal’s Not Dead Yet: B&W CTO Suggests Fossil Fuels Are Back in Favor

•A B&W CTO indicates the 2024 presidential election has significantly shifted U.S. energy policy, making fossil fuels more viable for power generation.
•Developers should anticipate a more favorable regulatory and investment climate for new or repowered fossil fuel projects, including natural gas and coal.
•Large power consumers may see potential for increased grid stability and potentially more competitive long-term power purchase agreements from dispatchable fossil fuel sources.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Stellantis Says It Will Bring Electric Topolino To US

•Stellantis (Fiat) plans to introduce its Topolino EV to the US market next year, expanding the range of available electric vehicles.
•This announcement contributes to the broader trend of increasing EV adoption, which incrementally drives demand for grid capacity and charging infrastructure development.
•The introduction of diverse EV models, even niche ones, signals continued automotive OEM commitment to electrification, indicating sustained growth in the electric load sector.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Why EU Carmakers Are Digging Their Own Graves — It Is Just A Misunderstanding

•EU carmakers are reportedly resisting the phase-out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle sales, seeking delays in policy implementation.
•The article frames this resistance as a strategic misstep, implying that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is an accelerating and inevitable market force.
•For developers and large loads, this signals ongoing policy tension around EV adoption timelines, which directly impacts future electricity demand growth, particularly for charging infrastructure.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

The Uranium Renaissance: Revitalizing America’s Nuclear Supply Chain

•Nuclear power is experiencing a significant global resurgence driven by increasing clean energy demand.
•The U.S. faces a critical vulnerability in its energy sector due to a massive disconnect between domestic uranium consumption and production.
•Revitalizing America's nuclear supply chain is essential to support this renaissance and ensure fuel security for future nuclear projects.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Bill to expand weatherization programs passes through House committee

•A new federal bill proposes increasing weatherization subsidies for low-income households from $6,500 to $12,000 per unit.
•This expansion of demand-side management (DSM) programs could lead to reduced residential electricity consumption and peak demand.
•The bill's passage signals a federal push for efficiency despite cuts in other efficiency programs at federal and state levels.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

The Europe Car Market Is in the Grip of the Osborne Effect

•The article snippet discusses a past prediction about the European car market and the 'Osborne Effect' that proved incorrect.
•No specific facts, numbers, market impacts, policy changes, or project announcements relevant to power developers or large power consumers are provided.
•The content is a meta-commentary on a previous article's inaccurate forecast regarding the automotive sector, offering no actionable intelligence for the energy industry.

POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

BayWa r.e. Moving Forward With California Solar-Plus-Storage Project

•BayWa r.e. has closed financing for the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park, a solar-plus-storage project located in San Diego County, California.
•The project is targeted to achieve commercial operation in 2026, adding significant hybrid renewable capacity to the CAISO grid.
•The successful financing underscores continued investor confidence and market viability for large-scale solar-plus-storage developments in key U.S. energy markets.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

Amazon to scale AI-enabled efficiency tool after pilot shaves 15% from energy use

•Amazon is scaling an AI-driven energy efficiency platform (BrainBox AI by Trane Technologies) across 30+ U.S. grocery fulfillment and distribution sites.
•A pilot program demonstrated a significant 15% reduction in energy consumption, highlighting a proven opportunity for large energy consumers to cut operational costs.
•This large-scale deployment by a major load signals a growing market for advanced energy efficiency solutions, potentially impacting future demand forecasts and grid planning for developers and utilities.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

The Geothermal Energy Part Of “Unleashing American Energy” Is Beginning To Pay Off

•The US geothermal industry is poised for significant expansion, moving into new geographical territories and applications.
•This growth is positioned to displace fossil fuel generation, offering a dispatchable, baseload renewable energy alternative.
•The article implies increasing policy support and investment (e.g., via 'Unleashing American Energy' initiatives) driving this geothermal resurgence.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

NYPA adopts 5.5-GW renewables plan amid concerns over affordability, policy changes

•NYPA has adopted a 5.5-GW renewables plan, primarily comprising solar, wind, and storage projects.
•Key developers involved in these projects include AES, EDF Renewable Energy, Forward Power, and Orenda.
•The plan is being implemented amid concerns over affordability and potential policy changes, which could impact market pricing for large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

EIA cuts 2026 power generation forecast by more than a percentage point

•The EIA has reduced its 2026 power generation forecast by over a percentage point.
•This downward revision is attributed to the actual large load electricity demand that has already come online, particularly in Texas.
•For developers, this signals a potential slowdown in the projected need for new generation capacity, which could impact future project viability and PPA pricing.

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