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🤝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆? 🌍 Suffolk County Council's recent opposition to major infrastructure projects highlights a tricky balancing act: how do you look after local communities while still ensuring national progress? In our latest article, Johnathan Reynolds looks at just this, pitching a new way forward - a more collaborative, more constructive form of engagement - that can show how regions can embrace the energy transition in a way that is both sustainable and beneficial for all. "We need to see a much more balanced approach and more proactive and open engagement with developers. Suffolk County Council’s constant opposition is deeply frustrating as Suffolk has some extraordinary investment opportunities across the clean energy sectors. This opposition is also contradictory, considering that these new grid infrastructure projects are precisely what’s needed to continue the growth of the region’s renewable energy sector." #netzero #energytransition #collaboration #climatechange #climateemergency

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆: $𝟭𝟱.𝟵𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀! Plus, the state grant will also help install 90,000 solar panels and build a microgrid battery storage facility.  👏👏👏 "Concord, CA – County Connection has been awarded $15.9 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to fund the innovative Solar Supported Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet and Service Modernization Project. This transformative project aims to enhance public transit services while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly benefiting disadvantaged and low-income communities within the County Connection service area. The project proposes the installation of 90,000 square feet of solar panels and a microgrid battery storage facility to support the acquisition of future zero-emission buses (ZEBs) that will replace outdated diesel-powered buses." (County Conntection News, 10-25-24). 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gpvHr-rQ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gNt3vpGM

A partnership between OCH and Hydro Ottawa continues to spark change. On July 24, we announced the agreement to continue collaborating on innovative projects that will help us achieve our net-zero goals. Here are some examples of how that partnership works currently: ·      Since 2010, $64.1M in cost savings has been reinvested in improving OCH operations. ·      In 2022, OCH partnered with Hydro Ottawa, the Ottawa Climate Action Fund, EnviroCentre, and car-sharing company Communauto to launch a pilot EV car-share program at phase one of Mosaïq Ottawa. Due to its success, the program will be expanded to include another OCH development at 715 Mikinak later this summer. Since its launch, the EV car-share program has seen 255 users collectively travel 34,444 kilometres over 4,695 hours of drive time without a drop of fossil fuel! ·      To date, 37 solar arrays have been installed. They have the capacity to generate 500,000 kWh, which could power almost 70 homes for a whole year. What is coming next? · A major investment by Hydro Ottawa and OCH includes the design for the installation of 260 heat pumps for individual townhomes over time. ·      Building automation systems (BAS) to optimize energy use. BAS systems have been implemented in 18 OCH buildings and we are currently working on the design for another 27 buildings. More info: https://bit.ly/46fFYs5

To bring #OffshoreWind into the grid, there needs to be critical investments in transmission and ports infrastructure. However, this must include rural and tribal communities. In The Brookings Institution article, co-written by Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District's Linnea Jackson and COREHub's Katerina Oskarsson, Ph.D., they explain that "it’s time to end mega-project malpractice once and for all. The high-road approach that does just that is now in plain view. It is the more resilient path in multiple senses of the word. Thanks to historic federal funding, it is also affordable—and absolutely essential to the broader climate agenda." 📖 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gujBMTJn 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $518 Million into 23 #carbon storage #infrastructure projects in 19 states. See the full list of recipients and their projects here: https://lnkd.in/ew68crvC Special shoutout to Carbon America for receiving the single largest tranche of ~$68 million for #carbonstorage in Georgia. #energytransition #emissions #carbonemissions #IRA #CO2 #decarbonization #carboncapture #ccs #ccus #carbonremoval #carbonsequestration Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory https://lnkd.in/eRBY8hEq

The U.S. #powergrid is getting a much-needed boost with a $2.2 billion #investment from the @DepartmentofEnergy, aiming to enhance capacity and #resilience. This funding, part of the Biden administration's initiative, will support eight projects across 18 states, incorporating innovative technologies and new #highvoltagetransmission lines. These advancements are crucial for integrating #cleanenergy sources into the grid, helping us move closer to our #climategoals. This significant federal and private-sector collaboration is a critical step towards a modern, reliable, and sustainable energy future. #gridinnovation #sustainablefuture #tranmissionlines #transmissioncapacity #climatechange #electrification #renewableenergy

"As infrastructure continues to age and sustainability becomes increasingly important, regulators must provide utility companies with the needed capital to keep up with projects that are essential to delivering safe and reliable energy," CBIA's Chris DiPentima notes in a Hearst Connecticut Media Group op-ed. "It's time for Connecticut policymakers to work with utilities to meet our growing energy demands while supporting the build-out of additional sustainable sources of energy."   #energy #sustainability #transformCT

The #EklutnaHydroelectric Project's plan may not be perfect, but it represents a true compromise that balances the diverse interests of #Anchorage's community. From power generation and river restoration to maintaining a crucial water source, this plan advances key priorities for all stakeholders. While no party gets everything they want, the plan offers a pragmatic solution that supports both environmental goals and energy stability. 10Power stands by the Native Village Of Eklutna to restore salmon to the watershed and build #waterjustice for Native Nations. Innovation in renewable baseload power is a critical piece of the puzzle. #SustainableEnergy #CommunityCompromise #Hydropower https://shorturl.at/OUapg

Great news for Marten Falls First Nation!   Ontario recently announced that they will be partnering with Webequie, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Eabametoong, and Marten Falls First Nations to advance clean energy, ending reliance on costly diesel-powered electricity. Premier Doug Ford stated, “By working in partnership and putting First Nations’ input and interests first, we can help these communities create jobs, own and build infrastructure and housing and support long-term economic growth.” Read the full article to learn more. #MartenFallsAccessRoad #MartenFallsRoad #MFCARProject #MartenFallsFirstNation #MFFN #CommunityAccessRoad #OntarioProjects #northernontario #Indigenousknowledge #IndigenousCommunities #IndigenousRights #FirstNations #winterroad

🌞 Exciting News for Renewable Energy! 🌱 Thrilled to announce that the federal government is investing $366 million in 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and rural areas! As Renewable energy supporter, I'm inspired by this commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. These projects will bring solar, battery storage, and hydropower solutions to regions where electricity is costly and unreliable, paving the way for a greener and more resilient future. It's incredible to see the impact of the $1 trillion infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden in 2021. Secretary Jennifer Granholm rightfully called this announcement "historic" at the clean energy tribal summit in Southern California. This marks the largest amount awarded by the Department of Energy to tribes for energy projects. It's sobering to note that about a fifth of homes in the Navajo Nation still lack electricity access. This initiative is a vital step towards addressing such disparities and ensuring equitable access to clean energy. Being in the different part of the world, it's feel good to recognize the ongoing efforts of Native tribes in Nevada and Arizona to protect their lands and sacred sites amidst renewable energy expansion. Collaboration and respect for indigenous communities are essential as we navigate towards a sustainable future. Kudos to the Biden administration for prioritizing renewable energy and empowering Native American communities. Together, we can drive positive change and build a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. 💡 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #BidenAdministration!!