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@NatBullard shared
On Jul 28, 2021
"Asset owners are finally waking up to the reality of the climate crisis in a big and meaningful way, but looking to the most established asset managers to deploy their capital into climate solutions, across asset classes," sayeth @dfirgs https://t.co/P2Byphy8VG
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1 big thing: The private climate finance surge

1 big thing: The private climate finance surge

Driving the news: Brookfield Asset Management yesterday closed $7 billion for its Global Transition Fund that aims to scale clean energy and help carbon-intensive industries cut …

@EnergyCollectiv shared
On Jul 30, 2021
#EnergyTransition Investment Trends https://t.co/WvVmlTV2iW https://t.co/s9zKhkkrtj
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Energy Transition Investment Trends

Energy Transition Investment Trends

In 2020, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totaled $501.3 billion, up from $458.6 billion in 2019 and just $235.4 billion in 2010. BloombergNEF (BNEF) tracks energy ...

@EnergyCollectiv shared
On Jul 29, 2021
Why You Should Consider Investing in #Green #Energy in the Early 2020s https://t.co/3gE1xFHY6g https://t.co/HxJE7AqwRQ
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Why You Should Consider Investing in Green Energy in the Early 2020s

Why You Should Consider Investing in Green Energy in the Early 2020s

The renewable energy market has come leaps and bounced over the last two decades. However, it now seems to have reached a point where it graduates from an emerging industry to a disruptive ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 2, 2021
NREL Software Assisting Maui in 100% Solar + Wind Operations Goal https://t.co/7NhWslXq1c
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NREL Software Assisting Maui in 100% Solar + Wind Operations Goal

NREL Software Assisting Maui in 100% Solar + Wind Operations Goal

REL Methods Assist Maui in Approaching 100% Renewable Operations

@PVSolarReport shared
On Jul 29, 2021
Grid-interactive efficient buildings may unlock energy savings, reduce carbon emissions https://t.co/2qrvH920un
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Grid-interactive efficient buildings may unlock energy savings, reduce carbon emissions

Grid-interactive efficient buildings may unlock energy savings, reduce carbon emissions

The U.S. could save $18 billion in power costs by 2030 by integrating grid-interactive efficient buildings, also known as GEBs.

@ENERGY shared
On Jul 29, 2021
We’re kicking it into high gear ⚙️ to beat the climate crisis! Today, we're investing over $40 million to help the manufacturing sector produce goods right here in America in a cleaner and more sustainable way – all while creating good-paying union jobs. https://t.co/Q4U0b4Ckrr
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DOE Announces $42.3 Million and New Industry Partnerships to Decarbonize American Manufacturing

DOE Announces $42.3 Million and New Industry Partnerships to Decarbonize American Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $42.3 million funding opportunity and new pilot projects for the American manufacturing sector that will reduce carbon emissions across ...

@ftenergy shared
On Aug 3, 2021
China green energy ETFs deliver best performance in first half https://t.co/tjAUiruhx6
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China green energy ETFs deliver best performance in first half

China green energy ETFs deliver best performance in first half

Surge in returns follows commitments made by Xi Jinping to achieve net zero emissions by 2060

@guardian shared
On Aug 1, 2021
To the family choosing whether to heat or eat, the energy cap isn’t ‘fair’ at all https://t.co/rDaKPqeSJS
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To the family choosing whether to heat or eat, the energy cap isn’t ‘fair’ at all

To the family choosing whether to heat or eat, the energy cap isn’t ‘fair’ at all

The Ofgem cap is set to rise to unaffordable levels for households let down by this government’s energy failures