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It’s exciting being on the organizing committee and seeing the speaker line up. I will be co-moderating the Efficiency First panel. Energy saving strategies in buildings can reduce energy demand by 35-50% so less energy of any kind is needed, and then a given amount of solar panels can power more buildings. National, state, and local organizations are training workers to make energy-efficient improvements and test them to provide verification. Many new jobs are being created in these easy to learn building sciences. Exchange ideas and learn more about it at SOLAR 2024

In the new Gregorian year, I wish for a bright future for the Earth, powered by solar energy. Let the radiance of the sun reach every corner of the globe and bring a year full of energy and goodness to all people. Embrace a world that relies on clean and renewable resources, utilizing solar energy. In this year, let us unite for environmental conservation and combat climate change. Together, let's build a foundation for solar energy distribution worldwide, ensuring sustainability and a bright future. May the new Gregorian year illuminate all aspects of our lives with the light of the sun, bringing positive energy and hope to communities. With solar energy, we can contribute to clean and renewable electricity production, heating and cooling of buildings, sustainable transportation, and improving human lifestyles. I hope that in the new Gregorian year, we can help each other harness solar energy and create the best year for the Earth. Wishing for a year filled with progress, joy, and a bright future for all

Great to be apart of this (I am the afro on the left 😁) Very useful to me in my work at the Office of Sustainability on Thermal Energy Networks.

Here is the latest Virginia Solar Land Use Newsletter, brought to you by Jared Burden and Alexis Laundry.

Earlier this week at the 2024 Coastal Bend State of Energy Luncheon, I had the pleasure of participating on a CCS panel moderated by Jeffrey Pollack with Robert Hatter, Scot McClure, and Carrie Lalou. I enjoyed hearing the perspectives of various organizations and their roles in the CCS value chain and how we are working to ensure projects benefit the local communities, including GLO's role in funding K-12 education. 🏭 The Texas Gulf Coast plays a significant role in making the products and fuels that society needs, which in addition to emissions also gives us access to a world-class workforce, and the region has hit the jackpot with amazing pore space to sequester CO2. 🎰 💡 All of these factors have made Texas the ideal location for "bigger and better" CCS projects that can help decarbonize multiple sectors, like refining, chemicals, LNG, power, steel, cement, etc. However, when you capture CO2 off of a variety of sources, the CO2 is not all the same. Contaminants can have a significant impact on the system's design, which presents unique challenges - so how do you ensure that your project becomes successful? If you're interested in learning more, be sure to join Wood’s CCS specialists on August 28th to hear about common design risks and how to navigate them, with lessons learned from our experience implementing CCS solutions around the world. ➡ Register now:  https://lnkd.in/gzn5fw-G Thanks to my co-panelists, Kym Bolado, Omar Garcia, Amanda Jenkins-Villarreal, and the attendees for a great conversation! I look forward to continuing the discussion and moving CCS forward in Texas. ⭐️

This week, BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein joined the 2024 Floating Wind Days conference in Haugesund, participating in the opening session on "Geopolitics." Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gGussNPv With moderator Arne Vatnøy, Communication Manager for Norwegian Offshore Wind, Director Klein emphasized the critical role of offshore wind in combating climate change and highlighted the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to promote responsible development of floating wind resources. With about two-thirds of U.S. offshore wind potential in deep waters, floating wind technology is essential. The nation aims to deploy 15 gigawatts of floating wind capacity by 2035, powering over 5 million homes and aiding the country’s transition to a renewable energy future. These efforts promise significant economic benefits and can position the U.S. as a global leader in floating offshore wind industry.

As CBS News and Stations notes, Super Bowl 2024 is"...a Super Bowl powered entirely by renewable energy — a first in the history of the event." Our climate team is pretty excited. How much better can it be than to have a Super Bowl powered by solar energy?  Need we say more? 🏈😎 https://lnkd.in/g__464YN See what else the NovaTech Automation Climate Team is reading at keepitcool.earth : our journey of decarbonization.

Electricity supply capacity has become a major issue, particularly for areas of new development. Ideas to mitigate the issue that save on the need for expensive new infrastructure are worth considering

There are better places to put solar than old-growth desert. We talk about one such in this episode, in between analysing the BLM's recent PEIS for the Western Solar Plan.

Renewables are the answer to rising energy costs and pollution caused by #oilandgas giants. We need to cut our emissions by over two thirds to reach our 2030 #climatetarget, so it's time to ramp up our #wind and #solar production. Research shows #England has the potential to generate a whopping 13 times more renewable energy - enough to power our homes today. Plus, renewables like onshore wind are quick to set up and would mean cheaper, more secure energy. To see how #renewables are making an impact already, we joined the #GreaterManchester Community Renewables team at one of their school projects. Through the installation of #solarpanels at a local school the team are helping cut #energybills, reduce #carbonemissions and fund community grants. We also visited community members in Market Weighton and spoke to them about the impact their local #windturbine has had on the area. They share their views on the future of #renewableenergy. 🔻🔻🔻 Click/tap image below to see video on YouTube 🔻🔻🔻