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We really welcome this First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. It's a document that's been shaped and really has input from our communities right around the country from the last couple of years. We really congratulate all of the Energy Ministers for the leadership in this Strategy. I think it will actually deal with some of the inequities around energy access -- making sure our communities that are on diesel can actually have microgrids, and communities that are living in social housing in the cities can access rebates and panels on their roof like other parts of the community in Australia. So it will deal with some energy and equity. And I think the question around Traditional Owners being proponents ourselves, I think as the Minister Chris Bowen MP said, we've got a long way to go. We need to do investment, and we need to make sure that our Traditional Owner entities are fit for purpose and really resourced well, so that we can actually be proponents. And of course, I think the other thing the Strategy does is it incentivises industry to do the best practice they possibly can and that industry's actually focusing on First Nations' benefits, and that the Government also backs in industries doing the right thing. So we're really proud of the document and really look forward to the next couple of years of really implementing it and making sure it's really real. That’s Karrina Nolan talking, co-Chair of the First Nations Clean Energy Network, at a press conference to launch Australia's First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. You can access the inaugural First Nations Clean Energy Strategy in the comments, and also the script from the press conference launching the Strategy. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water National Native Title Council Clean Energy Council Coalition of Peaks Indigenous Clean Energy Indigenous Clean Energy Smart Energy Council Clean Energy Finance Corporation Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) United Nations Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Global Solar Council (GSC) ASEAN Centre for Energy Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Net Zero Economy Authority Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

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Understanding the distinctions between Net Zero Transition, Energy Transition, and Decarbonization. 1- Net Zero Transition Net Zero Transition aims to balance emitted and absorbed greenhouse gases across the economy, covering all sectors , covering all greenhouse gases across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and reach net-zero emissions by a specific date. This approach is long-term and requires robust strategies like carbon capture , energy efficiency and renewable energy integration. 2- Energy Transition Energy Transition focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources. Primarily targeting the energy sector and focuses mainly on scope 2 emissions, this approach emphasizes changing the energy mix by increasing renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency 3- Decarbonization Decarbonization aims to decrease carbon emissions across various sectors, specifically industries through minimize carbon emissions in operations, it focuses mainly on scope 1 and 2 emissions. By mainly adopting energy efficiency strategy, it focuses on immediate actions to reduce emissions with specific target (Cover specific sector) . Understanding the differences among these can help organizations and nations align their strategies to create impactful change. Each of these comes with unique challenges and investment needs, from scaling up renewable technology to managing costs and promoting sector-wide collaboration. #Sustainability #NetZero #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #GreenTechnology

As clean energy has become more ubiquitous, carbon-free commitments have become more complicated, and more varied. Big Tech companies have divided into two camps over how to approach such commitments. The debate indicates an inflection point for the market: many 100 percent clean energy commitments have been in place for years — so how do we actually get there, and can new strategies help? The Granular Certificate Trading Alliance, which Microsoft and Google launched in December along with the renewable transaction platform LevelTen Energy and energy providers The AES Corporation and Constellation, focuses on building a marketplace for hourly certificates that can help match load to clean energy around-the-clock. The Emissions First Partnership, which Meta, Amazon, and others launched about a year prior, prioritizes emissions reductions over any particular time-matching structure. Contributor Emma Foehringer Merchant spoke with experts* about the possible value in both sides, as well as disagreement over the relative impact. *including Lori Bird, Director of the U.S. Energy Program at the World Resources Institute; Brian Janous, co-founder of Cloverleaf Infrastructure and Microsoft’s former vice president of energy; Jacques de Chalendar, an adjunct professor in energy science and engineering at Stanford University; Wilson Ricks, a PhD candidate at Princeton University; Katie Soroye, vice president of granular procurement solutions at LevelTen; Mike Mattera, the global director of corporate sustainability and ESG officer at Akamai Technologies; and Arne Olson, a senior partner at energy consultant Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. https://lnkd.in/ezFugukk

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European Sustainable Energy Week 2024 From 11 to 13 June, the European Sustainable Energy Week brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs, and consumers to promote initiatives accelerating decarbonization through green technologies and solutions toward a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses. Under the theme ‘Net-zero competitiveness driving EU energy transition’, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) focuses on delivering Europe's decarbonization through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses. From 11 to 13 June 2024, EUSEW will take place in Brussels and online and include: a policy conference with plenary and policy sessions covering topics related to net-zero technologies, cities and citizens, renewables, energy efficiency, and international cooperation; the prestigious EUSEW Awards; a networking village within the Energy Fair; the fifth edition of the European Youth Energy Day In addition, a series of locally organized Sustainable Energy Days will take place from April to June, across Europe and beyond, to promote clean energy and energy efficiency. More information: https://lnkd.in/eM75yQb9  

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SSE Energy Solutions has been named as Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s exclusive strategic energy partner for heat networks, setting the stage for the development of sustainable heating solutions across the city. This comes as part of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties which aims to drive forward Stoke-on-Trent’s ambitious energy strategy, focusing on timely decarbonisation while fostering economic growth, job creation, and skills development in the green energy sector.

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🌍 **Driving the Energy Transition: Adopting the BEST Approach** 🌱 As the world accelerates toward a sustainable future, companies have a key role to play in the **energy transition**—shifting from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. One of the most effective strategies businesses can adopt is the **BEST Approach:** 🔋 **B**alance: Integrate diverse energy sources, combining renewable energy with efficient traditional sources to ensure consistent energy supply. 🌱 **E**fficiency: Invest in energy-efficient technologies and processes, reducing waste and optimizing energy use. 💡 **S**ustainability: Commit to using renewable energy like solar, wind, and hydropower to minimize carbon footprints. 📈 **T**ransparency: Track, report, and share energy performance data to align with stakeholders' sustainability goals. A vital tool in this transition is **energy credits**. **What are Energy Credits?** Energy credits (Renewable Energy Certificates or RECs) are tradable certificates that represent proof a company has generated or purchased a certain amount of renewable energy. They are a tangible way for companies to claim their energy is from clean sources, even if they're still connected to traditional power grids. **How to Acquire Energy Credits?** 1. **Direct Investment**: Invest in renewable energy projects such as wind farms or solar plants. 2. **Purchase from Marketplaces**: Buy RECs from certified energy marketplaces, enabling companies to support renewable energy without owning the generation capacity. 3. **Utility Programs**: Some energy providers offer green energy plans that include RECs. By adopting the BEST approach and leveraging energy credits, companies can play a crucial role in fostering a greener, more resilient energy future. 🌿⚡ 📧 Kaybusinessconsulting@gmail.com #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBusiness #ESG #CarbonNeutral