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Top news of the week: 28.09.2021.

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@UN shared
On Sep 24, 2021
RT @UN_News_Centre: Friday’s UN energy summit will see more energy compacts announced, as countries commit to end their reliance on fossil fuels #HLDE2021 #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction https://t.co/GXoZUNbFZp
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LIVE: World leaders pledge to power humanity with clean energy

LIVE: World leaders pledge to power humanity with clean energy

How can the world come together to radically change the way it produces and uses energy, as part of efforts to hold back climate change and to ultimately give humanity a more secure future ...

@NRDC shared
On Sep 23, 2021
RT @drvolts: Today on Volts: a deep dive into the stellar new energy bill passed by Illinois. It not only targets net-zero emissions, it contains the country's strongest labor, diversity, & equity protections. It's a new Midwest model of people-friendly climate policy. https://t.co/ulIlw9QIKk
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Illinois' brilliant new climate, jobs, and justice bill

Illinois' brilliant new climate, jobs, and justice bill

The first state in the Midwest to commit to a net-zero-carbon economy has also passed a bill with historic labor, diversity, and equity standards. It's a new model for people-focused energy ...

@UN shared
On Sep 25, 2021
RT @UNDP: ⚡BREAKING: Over 150 Energy Compacts, committing over US$400 billion of clean energy investments by governments and private sector, were announced today during the @UN #HLDE2021. This is the energy revolution in action. But we need to do more. https://t.co/7ZZfkWol5z #UNGA https://t.co/FDTFWfNS32
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Development Programme

Development Programme

On energy access, national governments committed to provide reliable electricity to over 166 million people worldwide; private companies pledged to reach just over 200 million …

@NatBullard shared
On Sep 24, 2021
Nice @climatetech_vc interview with @KiranRaju of @arcadia on the back of its latest fundraise https://t.co/CRP91cAVUb
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🌏 Solar for the People

🌏 Solar for the People

How Arcadia is shaping the new energy equation

@energyintel shared
On Sep 23, 2021
Energy Intelligence has awarded its 2021 Energy Innovation Award to energy company @Equinor, in recognition of the company’s proactive role in the energy transition. Hear from Equinor's President and CEO @andop68 at next month's #EnergyIntelligenceForum https://t.co/RzNTWsTM5K https://t.co/ikFawsberX
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ENERGY INNOVATION

ENERGY INNOVATION

Energy Intelligence has awarded its 2021 Energy Innovation Award to energy company Equinor in recognition of the company’s proactive role in the energy transition. “Equinor has …

@PVSolarReport shared
On Sep 24, 2021
Should Google and Microsoft focus on sourcing their own 100% clean power or cleaning up the dirtiest grids? https://t.co/1iNXtQtYSu
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Should Google and Microsoft focus on sourcing their own 100% clean power or cleaning up the dirtiest grids?

Should Google and Microsoft focus on sourcing their own 100% clean power or cleaning up the dirtiest grids?

Major companies are spending billions on clean energy. New measurement tools can help them get the most climate impact from their investments.

@SEIA shared
On Sep 27, 2021
The landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in Illinois will create hundreds of thousands of well-paying #AmericanJobs and provide #solar workforce training in underserved communities across the state. Read more from @wttw: https://t.co/SQeVphOkww
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Illinois’ Energy Bill a Power Surge for Equity Efforts

Illinois’ Energy Bill a Power Surge for Equity Efforts

The state’s gigantic new energy law will change the source of Illinois’ power. The package aims to move Illinois to carbon-free energy by 2045, but it also serves to tip the scales in terms ...

@PVSolarReport shared
On Sep 24, 2021
Taking Charge: Equity must be 'baked in' to energy laws, tax policy, says ASE President Glover https://t.co/SByHdzJkFL
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Taking Charge: Equity must be 'baked in' to energy laws, tax policy, says ASE President Glover

Taking Charge: Equity must be 'baked in' to energy laws, tax policy, says ASE President Glover

"What you're seeing with utility companies over the last 12 months is really reflective of what ... a lot of corporate America is doing, particularly after George Floyd's murder," Glover ...