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Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking story! A recent study by Stanford University reveals a transformative solution to address energy inequality: installing solar panels on commercial buildings' vast rooftops. According to the study, this innovative approach could supply one fifth of the power needed by disadvantaged communities across the nation. The research highlights the untapped potential of utilizing existing infrastructure to harness renewable energy and empower Communities of Concern. By leveraging the sun’s abundant energy source, we have the opportunity to close the solar equity gap and create a more inclusive energy landscape. If businesses generate their own energy and share it, the results show residents of the surrounding neighborhoods can cash in savings and meet at least 20 percent of their annual power needs. Moreover, the study emphasizes the economic and environmental benefits of such initiatives. Not only does it provide renewable energy to communities in need, but it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates the impacts of climate change. This initiative not only benefits communities in need but also contributes to combating climate change and advancing sustainability efforts. Join us in spreading the word about this inspiring endeavor and learn more about how it's shaping the future of renewable energy. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gwKcz3B7. Together, let's pave the way towards a brighter, more sustainable future for all! #SolarEquity #RenewableEnergy

☀Empowering Standing Rock with Solar☀ The benefits of community solar are vast and impactful: * Energy Sovereignty - having control over our energy resources. * Environmental Protection - lowering our carbon footprint and conserving our natural resources. * Economic Growth - providing jobs and creating new opportunities for our community. Our four new solar arrays are just the beginning of a brighter, more sustainable future. #EnergyIndependence #EconomicGrowth #EnvironmentalStewardship

The built environment sector is raising concerns about the government's proposed Future Homes Standard, arguing that it doesn't go far enough in achieving net-zero targets. Here's a breakdown of the issue: 1️⃣ The Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI), representing 1,000 industry professionals, warns the standard could allow the construction of homes with lower environmental performance than current regulations. 2️⃣ The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is considering allowing exemptions from certain regulations in specific situations, raising concerns from LETI. 3️⃣ LETI, along with other organizations, believes the proposed standards lack ambition in several areas including no clear encouragement for onsite renewable energy generation. 👉 The main argument is that higher standards are not seen as a constraint on housing supply, but rather an investment in a sustainable future for both residents and the environment. Where do you stand on the discussion? 👇 #NetZero #Sustainability #FutureHomesStandard

Embracing strategic shifts in energy infrastructure! Discover how pithead-based thermal projects are reshaping the landscape, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing coal accessibility for sustainable power generation.💡Swipe to know more 👇 #strategicmanagement #thermalmanagement #project #coalindustry #coalindia #newsupdate #sustainablepower #sustainability #accessibility #EMR #claight #industryinsights #expertmarketresearch

I was recently a guest on Bloomberg Adria, where I was asked the question what the main bottleneck is for the deployment of new renewables in the region. Permitting procedures seem to be the main culprit, but shorter permitting shouldn't come at the cost of poorer environmental impact assessments, particularly when another part of the permitting process, the grid connection permitting, is limited by the technical constraint of grid capacity. In the "bottleneck" analogy, this is like making the neck of the bottle slightly shorter without making it wider -- while risking both harm to nature and backlash from communities. This is why TNC is working across the region to identify areas with a high development potential, but low potential for conflicts with nature. Prioritizing renewable energy development in these areas would support faster permitting, easier project realization and smoother energy transition while ensuring that we don't deepen the biodiversity crisis while doing so. 🌿⚡️🔆💨 Thanks to Jelisaveta Lazarević and Bloomberg Adria for giving us the space to talk about this topic, and to the whole The Nature Conservancy team pushing for smart siting: Tijana Simonovic, Igor Vejnović, Dragana Mileusnić, Kasandra-Zorica Dropuljić, Joseph Kiesecker, Kei Sochi, Jeffrey Evans, James Oakleaf, Aishwarya Bhattacharjee #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #PermittingProcedures #GridCapacity #Sustainability #Biodiversity #NatureConservation #EnergyDevelopment

Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. So, it's encouraging to see schemes like this in action... Near Edinburgh, Scottish Water has completed a £1.4m solar scheme at Newbridge Waste Water Treatment Works. This impressive project features 2,016 solar panels capable of generating more than 1GWh of energy annually. About half of this energy will power the plant itself, covering a quarter of its energy needs, while the remainder will be exported to the national grid. Wastewater plants are energy-intensive as they use substantial power for processes like aeration and pumping. Scottish Water's initiative not only helps reduce its carbon footprint but also moves it closer to its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040. This project also included biodiversity boosting efforts like planting pollinator-friendly meadows and installing bird and bat boxes. Let's hope we see a rise in similar projects as more and more treatment facilities consider their impact! #WastewaterTreatment #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #PBJEngineering #EngineeringExcellence

Couldn't agree more! Ecologically managed grid corridors can: 🦔 Boost local #biodiversity 🗺 Connect fragmented species populations & restore #ecosystems at scale 👨🌾 Create economic benefits for local landowners (think grazing, farming, bee-keeping, orchards, enviro. subsidies etc.!) 👫 Improve public perception of necessary grid infrastructure & 💶 Bring down costs for grid operators in the long-term! To learn more about the potential of 'Integrated Vegetation Management' #IVM, check out our recent report & contact me to join our Working Group! Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6McVEsQ 👉 liam@renewables-grid.eu

Welcome back to our Energy 101 series on Nature-based Solutions! 🌱🌎 This week, we are breaking down the five most common types of Nature-based Solutions projects according to IUCN (the International Union for Conservation of Nature). Several of these ecosystems approaches intersect in our case study projects, so these categories are intended as loose guidelines rather than strict criteria. ✅ The five ecosystem approaches to Nature-based Solutions include: 🌳 Infrastructure 🌱 Protection 🌍 Restoration 🌟 Management 📖 Issue-Specific ecosystems approaches to Nature-based solutions. Along with each approach is a key successful case study that illustrates the impact of NbS when properly implemented. ➡️ To learn more about the project we highlighted in this post, check out bit.ly/nbs-casesearch and discover more NbS projects around the world. In the next post, we're taking a look at the importance of human rights as a focus for all Nature-based Solutions projects. How can we tell when a project is falling short of its commitment to aid the environment and local communities? Learn more about Student Energy at https://lnkd.in/gFVKbrjp #EarthMonth #NaturebasedSolutions #NbS #Youth #StudentEnergy #SEFellowship #GuidedProjects #ClimateJustice #JustTransition #SustainableFuture #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLed #EnergySupply #CleanEnergy #Renewables #Solar #Wind #Hydro

Did you know that electricity grid corridors can be transformed into ‘green corridors’, fostering up to five times more biodiversity than neighbouring forests?  This #InternationalDayforBiodiversity, let’s remember that building nature-positive energy infrastructure requires collaboration. By supporting green grid corridors, we can harmonise energy needs with #nature. Ensuring renewable energy access through an efficient and expanding grid system benefits both people and the environment. IUCN's Deputy Director General Stewart Maginnis explains how #greengrids can enhance #ecosystem resiliency and help preserve these areas for future generations. #GridsEmpower Europe. Click the link below to learn how: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eimmtvKA

🌍 Empower small municipalities for a transition to clean energy 🌍 Small cities often face challenges in implementing ambitious energy policies due to limited resources and expertise. Our project aims to address these obstacles by improving technical capabilities, fostering collaboration and promoting multi-level governance in small municipalities. We try to pave the way for sustainable energy planning and implementation. We want to ensure that small municipalities comply with the Covenant of Mayors! #LIFESMART #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #LIFEprojects #EUGreenDeal #CleanEnergyEU #EU2050 #REPowerEU #EnergyTransition #EnergyEfficiency #JustTransition #SustainableFinanceEU #CleanEnergyTransition #LocalGovernance #SustainableCommunities