National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Post

🔍 Regional organizations that understand the nuances of island and remote communities’ energy challenges are part of what makes the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) successful. #ETIPP connects communities with #energy experts at national labs to build #resilience by planning for their unique energy goals. The Department of Energy is seeking up to 12 organizations to join ETIPP’s regional partner network in the Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Hawaii and Pacific territories, mid-Atlantic coastline, Puerto Rico, and the Southeastern seaboard. A request for proposals (RFP) for new regional partners is open through noon MST on Jan. 10, 2024. All technical questions are due by Dec. 22, 2023. Visit the #RFP to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gnGqXS6F #EnergyTransition #CommunityEnergy

This article by Power Africa joins a broader call to action to support off-grid solar as the cost-efficient, market-ready solution for millions who lack access to electricity. 👉 The article states: "Off-grid solutions are no longer temporary fixes. Rather, they are essential to the present and future energy landscape. We invite others to partner with us to scale our efforts to bring reliable energy access to millions more across the continent." 🔆 At GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid sector, we represent over 200 Members ready to partner and transform lives through clean, high-quality solar products and services. 💡 Ambitious energy access goals like M300 cannot be achieved without off-grid solar - and GOGLA's members. Over 560 million people already benefit from off-grid solar, which powers homes and businesses and energizes local communities. With the right support and partnerships, the off-grid sector can rapidly scale and power 1 billion people by 2030! Richard Nelson Ted Lawrence Claudia Schwartz Andrew Herscowitz ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program African Development Bank Group Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) #PowerofPartnership #offgrid #solar #GOGSFE24

“This guide sets a very clear road map across the life cycle of a precinct to ensure all stakeholders are working effectively towards a common goal. By electrifying precincts properly from the beginning, we will see huge environmental and financial benefits for many generations to come.”

Join me in an engaging discussion about scaling up investment in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) technologies through the Integrated Utility Services (IUS) model, specifically for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Applying Partner Ecosystems to the Energy Sector- we all have Universal Challenges, lets recognize them and individually deal with them

NACD Northern California enjoyed another special evening of rich discussion at our private dinner on the topic of "Empowering Energy Transition from the Board Perspective." Key discussion points included: ✅ Disclosure—Be fully informed when disclosing energy-transition goals and progress toward those goals. Recognize tensions between the aspirational and the achievable, ask questions and evaluate assumptions, and use supporting data to reach conclusions. ✅ Oversight and Strategy—Assess both risks and opportunities in setting decarbonization strategy, including competitive and reputational risks, impacts on stakeholders, opportunities presented by innovative technologies, and stranded assets. Be mindful of shifts in energy that will arise during the transition, including the significant expected growth of power demand in the US over the next five years and its impact on decarbonization strategies. ✅ Sustainable Sustainability Efforts—Develop a clear long-term strategy for energy transition that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and sustainability goals. Profitability and sustainability cannot become competing priorities. ✅ Measuring and Reporting—Have management establish metrics and key performance indicators to track progress toward energy-transition goals. Prepare for reporting requirements on sustainability performance to investors, regulators, and potentially other stakeholders. Evaluate the risks and rewards around reporting when not required, at least until the treatment of reported information and litigation risks are clearer. ✅ Financial Implication—Evaluate the financial implications of energy transition, including the costs of transitioning to and benefits of renewable energy sources, potential cost savings from energy efficiency measures, and opportunities presented by sustainable practices. ✅ Government Subsidies—Current government subsidies incentivize energy transition. If the subsidies go away, the cost of continuing to pursue energy-transition goals and strategies may increase substantially. Boards should understand the resulting potential fiscal impact. A special thank you to our wonderful hosts from Baker Botts, Jason Bennett, Samantha Crispin, Jonathan Gordon, and Catherine Zinn for generously hosting this dinner, guiding the conversation, and bringing us all together. #NACD #energytransition #sustainability

With rising energy costs, increasing regulatory pressure, and growing environmental concerns, businesses are under mounting pressure to optimise their energy usage and minimise their carbon footprint. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/enTvpyvi

With rising energy costs, increasing regulatory pressure, and growing environmental concerns, businesses are under mounting pressure to optimise their energy usage and minimise their carbon footprint. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/enTvpyvi

What a week it's been celebrating the newly-appointed Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) Board! This new DOE-affiliated foundation has enormous potential to accelerate the energy transition and nominating an accomplished board is step one on its way to success. Got 3 minutes to spare? Check out the blog David M. Hart and I wrote here:

Are rising energy costs, ambitious sustainability goals, and aging infrastructure putting a strain on your budget? Don't worry; we've got the answers. Save your spot at Environment+Energy Leader's webinar "Unlocking Financial Flexibility: Innovative Solutions for Rising Energy Costs" on August 28 at 1pm ET/ 10am PT. to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lwrg80