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With Earth Day just around the corner, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released this interactive map spotlighting the investments made by private businesses in clean energy, which have been made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. From battery technologies to electric vehicles, solar, and offshore wind, businesses are actively investing in sustainable solutions that reduce their carbon footprint. Explore the map to discover the clean energy investments happening in your state >> https://lnkd.in/gtJ9sDXj. #cleanenergy #sustainability #cleanenergyinvestment

It’s believed that the hydrogen fuel cell was invented back in 1842, so this is not a new technology. A major break through occurred in the 1990's when fuel cells began to generate power similar to combustion engines. So it’s worth asking, why are we still not seeing hydrogen fuel cars on our roads? The barriers are: lack of charging or refueling infrastructure, the high cost of production and storage of hydrogen (not to mention the optics of using brown energy to create green energy), loss of volume in transportation, lack of financial incentives to edge the market towards adoption, and electric vehicles may have soaked up most of the demand for non-gas powered vehicles making market entry harder.

Let's build more sustainable communities through clean energy and accelerate the deployment of #renewables for a smooth #energytransition ☀️⚡🌱🍾 #InternationalCleanEnergyDay

We're celebrating the two-year anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct (IRA) this week, which has jumpstarted the deployment of #cleanenergy solutions from coast to coast. For #BCSEMember FREYR Battery, IRA investments have helped the company launch plans for a multi-phase Giga America clean #battery manufacturing plant in Coweta County, Georgia - which will bring new jobs and economic growth to the area, while also driving the #cleanenergy transition. "The IRA took the whole industry by surprise,” says FREYR co-founder Tom Jensen. “It is, in my opinion, the poster child for incentivizing the scale-up of #renewableenergy. For the battery space, the incentives are much stronger and better than what we had anticipated. That is really generating an impetus to rapidly scale up in the US - and we are doing that, as a company." Learn more in FREYR's new blog. ⬇

Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future always puts out great content. Here’s a good video featuring members of International Union of Operating Engineers. Watch it to learn more about the benefits of #naturalgas: https://lnkd.in/eaNXiJkR

"Two years after being signed into law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) continues to deliver on its promise to be the most significant act of climate legislation ever. Despite initial doubts about its novel approach, the legislation has proven to be a game changer for the U.S. economy and for the clean energy transition." Find out more about the IRA's impact on the battery space from Tom Einar Jensen, new technology and project investment and implementation from Eric Holdsworth at Edison Electric Institute, and community impact and skills development from Cynthia Curry at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. https://lnkd.in/ggh2hhkS #batteries #energytransition #cleantech #energystorage

Pivotal. Game changer. Landmark. These are just a few of the descriptors used to talk about the Inflation Reduction Act - and for good reason. According to recent stats, we've seen $265B of clean energy investment since the IRA passed and the creation of 300K+ jobs. As we near the two-year anniversary, it's clear that the IRA has accelerated opportunities and the overall energy transition. While there's still more to do, I'm energized (yes, pun intended!) by the smart and committed people working across the public and private sector to "get this done." Check out our piece and hear directly from a few of them Cynthia Curry from Metro Atlanta Chamber, Eric Holdsworth at Edison Electric Institute, and Tom Einar Jensen from FREYR Battery. #inflationreductionact #energytransition #batteries

UK climate tech company Levidian has received a Statement of Feasibility from DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, verifying the technical feasibility of its LOOP technology. The endorsement from DNV came after a thorough review of Levidian’s LOOP devices, which are designed to be modular and easily integrated into existing infrastructure for rapid deployment. The LOOP technology forms a key component of Levidian’s decarbonisation strategy by capturing carbon from methane gas to produce clean hydrogen and net zero graphene. Levidian said this innovative material can improve products across various industries, including steel, batteries, and petrochemicals. “The last 18 months have been an incredible journey,” said Alistair Donaldson, Chief Technology Officer at Levidian. “We already have 10 LOOPs of various sizes in the field or under construction and are now working to develop our biggest ever unit, the LOOP1000, which will deliver industrial-scale levels of decarbonisation.” “We’re on a critical mission to decarbonise some of the hardest-to-abate sectors on the planet and are proud to have received this certification from DNV,” continued Donaldson. “It provides a valuable independent confirmation of our technology readiness as we continue to optimise and scale our offer.” Levidian’s innovation is protected by a global portfolio of 52 patents in 40 countries, with a patent pending for the modular LOOP system that includes designs from the LOOP10 to the LOOP1000 units. The DNV-RP-A203 qualification framework utilised by DNV ensures a systematic documentation and management of the technology’s development, addressing potential risks before widespread deployment to mitigate reputational and financial risks. #cleanenergy

🌟 California's innovative strides toward sustainable energy just got a major spotlight with the recent visit of the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary to a groundbreaking new microgrid community. 🌟Check out this fascinating article highlighting how community microgrids are shaping the future of energy resilience and sustainability: https://hubs.la/Q02pFMWP0 #Microgrid #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy 🌿💡

Many companies and countries are in a race to become clean energy leaders, evidenced by large-scale government investments in long-term electrification and emission reduction projects.