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SoCalGas Works with Homebuilders to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Over 13,400 New Homes

Southern California Gas Co.  announced over 13,400 new single-family residential units and multi-family projects have enrolled in the 2021 Energy Efficient New Homes (EENH) Program, which enables homebuilders to construct energy efficient homes at a lower cost and continues to deliver on SoCalGas' commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The result is higher levels of efficiency and utility bill savings for future residents. The EENH Program was projected to save approximately 150,000 net therms with over $250,000 in customer bill savings for eventual homeowners, which reduces over 794 metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2021 alone.

ChargePoint and Enel X named eading EV charger networking companies

A new report from Guidehouse Insights assesses the strategy and execution of 20 leading providers of electric vehicle (EV) charge point networking companies, with ChargePoint and Enel X ranked as the market leaders.

Hydrostor Secures $250M Investment from Goldman Sachs

Hydrostor Inc., a  long-duration energy storage solution provider, has received a preferred equity financing commitment of $250 million from the Private Equity and Sustainable Investing businesses within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

ExxonMobil Acquires Stake in Biojet AS

ExxonMobil is expanding its interests in biofuels that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, acquiring a 49.9% stake in Biojet AS, a Norwegian biofuels company that plans to convert forestry and wood-based construction waste into lower-emissions biofuels and biofuel components.

Thames Water Creates Enough Renewable Energy to Cook 112 Million Turkeys

Thames Water generated enough renewable energy from sewage last year to cook 112 million Christmas turkeys, as the company works towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

UK Government launches new scheme for technologies producing hydrogen from biomass

The UK government has today (Wednesday 12th January) launched a new programme to help develop innovative technologies to produce hydrogen, a clean energy source, from sustainable biomass and waste.

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Chile seeking green hydrogen export corridor to Europe

From 17 to January 22, Chile is hosting the H2 Mission which will bring together the most important European players in the energy sector with the aim of discussing the establishment of a clean energy export-import corridor between Chile and Europe.

The solar sector according to Maxeon: An interview with Mark Babcock, Chief Revenue Officer, Maxeon Solar Technologies

As an international manufacturer and retailer of leading solar modules in over 100 countries worldwide, Maxeon Solar Technologies was an important participant at the Intersolar Conference in October 2021. REM talked to the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Babcock, to obtain an overview of the current landscape in the solar industry, in addition to the company’s priorities for 2022 onwards, the partnership with Enphase, the roll-out of Maxeon’s Air solar panels across Europe and a number of other interesting matters.

Eco Wave Power and Ocean Power Technologies Announce Collaboration

Eco Wave Power Global and Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., two publicly traded wave energy companies, announced they are working to utilize their complementary technologies and skills to accelerate wave energy projects pursuant to an agreement previously signed.

National Energy selects Power Factors to support 2 GW European portfolio expansion

National Energy Holdings (National Energy) is adopting Greenbyte, a renewable energy software solution from Power Factors, to monitor and optimise performance across its growing portfolio of wind and solar projects.

Ubiquitous Energy Closes $30 Million Series B Funding Round

Ubiquitous Energy closed a $30 million Series B funding round late last year. The raise was led by participation from both new and existing investors, including Andersen Corporation, ENEOS, Safar Partners, Hostplus, Red Cedar Ventures, and Riverhorse Investments. Ubiquitous Energy’s technology is the only patented and transparent photovoltaic glass coating that harnesses solar power to generate energy, all while remaining visibly indistinguishable from traditional windows.

Unique models adopted by Li-ion battery recycling start-ups investigated by IDTechEx

IDTechEx have identified a variety of business models adopted by recyclers of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries and have written a new report presenting a detailed analysis of the current Li-ion recycling value chain.

Avangrid Renewables Takes Full Ownership of Commonwealth Wind

Iberdrola has formally concluded an agreement to take control of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) of US offshore wind capacity, consolidating its position as one of the largest developers of offshore wind in the country.

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