Environmental Leader

JULY 30, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $127 million to small businesses working on clean energy technology, representing a total of 110 projects in 26 states. Funding is provided by DOE’s science and energy program offices, the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, and the Office of Environmental Management.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Read the full story at Recycling Today. Nth Cycle, a metal processing and recycling technology company based in Boston, has been awarded a $250,000 grant by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) through its InnovateMass program. Read more →

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Technology Technology Recycling Clean Energy 105

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

What secret weapon is a critical enabler of this dramatic energy transition? A 1 megawatt vanadium flow battery (a different technology from lithium-ion, but also used for energy storage) is in Pullman, Washington, built by UniEnergy Technologies and owned by Avista Utilities. Batteries help store surplus energy.

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Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 237

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Some auto manufacturers are joining forces with battery technology companies in joint ventures to build new domestic battery manufacturing facilities. But to take full advantage, we need to continue to bolster US EV battery production, manufacturing, and recycling , much of which currently is occurring outside the US.

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Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling 338

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There are two types of solar technology for electricity generation. Another technology, concentrating solar power (CSP) , uses the sun’s heat instead. That technology accounts for 84% of US solar panels , according to the US Department of Energy. Solar Panels Should Be Reused and Recycled. Here’s How.

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Carbon Monoxide Electricity Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy 316

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 22, 2023

We Recycle Solar is deploying new machinery and technology to quadruple its processing capacity to 522 million pounds per year by 2028. Read the full story at Eletrek.

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Clean Energy Recycling 2028 Environmental Protection 75

Earth 911

JULY 11, 2023

Critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt are essential to power the technologies that can. The post Recycling Critical Minerals for Circular Clean Energy Solutions appeared first on Earth911.

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Clean Energy Recycling Technology Technology 60

A Greener Life

APRIL 3, 2025

Africa sits atop an enviable wealth of minerals crucial for the worlds clean energy transition. By Femi Akinrebiyo Africa sits atop an enviable wealth of minerals crucial for the worlds clean energy transition. Smaller, decentralised renewable energy systems also hold promise.

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Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Technology 60

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But solar’s growth, especially in large arrays, has made it much more visible in communities and landscapes across the country, sparking a lot of conversations about land use, technology options, community engagement, and how best to site the many more megawatts of solar we need. Solar Panels Should Be Reused and Recycled. Here’s How.

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Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 313

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Batteries are key to enabling the renewable energy transition. When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. And 70% of the copper used in batteries is already recycled.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 178

Environmental Leader

JULY 5, 2022

As Starbucks has grown into one of the world’s premier coffee stores, it has been challenged to deal with its carbon footprint, waste, and recycling. The post Starbucks Runs 66% of its Stores Globally With Clean Energy. The Goal is 100% appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. How is it doing?

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Clean Energy Recycling Waste Renewable Energy 81

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 1 PA Bulletin inviting proposals for Clean Energy Campus generation and storage projects on 13 state-owned abandoned mine land sites of 50 acres or more totaling 1,850 acres. Completes leasing agreement, site preparation, permitting, geotech and interconnection.

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Clean Energy Biofuels Solar Power Radiation 83

Brag

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $54 million in seed funding for U.S. small businesses to research, develop, and create commercialization action plans for new technologies that accelerate the national transition to a clean energy economy. million in follow-on funding.

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Clean Energy Technology Technology Recycling 53

Cresforum

JANUARY 30, 2024

The source of these critical minerals and how they are used, recycled, and reused was top of mind for the panelists during their discussion. Some key issues impacting our capacity to scale up clean energy include the permitting process, sourcing of our materials, and creating a recycling process.

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Clean Energy Renewable Energy Recycling Technology 84

Law and Environment

MAY 23, 2023

Those policies invest significantly in developing clean hydrogen at scale. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (“BIL”) appropriated $1 billion for a Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis program, $500 million for clean hydrogen manufacturing and recycling research and development, and $8 billion for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 30, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $127 million to small businesses working on clean energy technology, representing a total of 110 projects in 26 states. Funding is provided by DOE’s science and energy program offices, the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, and the Office of Environmental Management.

Clean Energy 54

Clean Energy Technology Technology Renewable Energy 54

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Graphic illustrating the recycling method from left to right. They are found in everything from clean energy and tech applications to smartphones, computers, energy storage and so on – literally anything that requires a battery large or small. Therefore, scientists have been working at better ways to recycle them.

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Recycling Technology Technology Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Majority Chair House Environmental & Natural Resources Committee [ PDF of Article ] -- House Committee OKs Increase In Per Ton Recycling Fee To Support Local Recycling Programs, Waste Disposal Planning [PaEN] -- NextPittsburgh: Is Hyperlocal Recycling The Future?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

However, with growing demand comes the dark side of plastic consumption — millions of tons of non-recyclable plastic waste. Together, these plastic types make up approximately 85% of single-use volume, according to the EPA , and only about 12% of this material is recycled and 16% is burnt with municipal trash. president and CEO.

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Upcycling Clean Energy Waste Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia llc - Marbaker Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by production wastewater to meet a Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Auburn Twp., Not in PA Bulletin] Read more here. Susquehanna County. ( Delaware County. (

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Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 Environmental Protection 90

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Ohio River Valley Institute, Black Appalachian Coalition Host Webinar On Environmental Justice & Building A Clean Energy Economy. Environmental Defense Fund, Moms Clean Air Force To Hold Public Meeting On A Project To Test New Methods Of Locating Abandoned Conventional Oil, Gas Wells. TODAY 5:00: In-Person.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Nuclear Power Politics 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air. “This comprehensive approach to reducing vehicle emissions will help improve Pennsylvanians’ health while also helping to slow climate change.”

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Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

Adequate federal funding is needed for: -- State plan development, implementation, and enforcement that drastically reduces pollution, protects public health, increases American prosperity, and improves our economy; -- Swiftly issuing durable and defensible permits that enable companies to innovate and compete; -- Recruitment, training, and retention (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

Recycling 96

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation Protect PT Hosts Feb. 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 98

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 12, 2022

It also shows positive environmental results — made possible because of its eco-friendly packaging and its use of renewable energy. The post How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. MorningStar Farms is delivering more than just plant-based foods.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

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Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 67

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

GW Of Clean Energy In PA, 4 Other PJM States Saving $1 Billion A Year [PPL included] -- Penn State Hosts Feb. 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For Section 902 Act 101 Local Recycling Implementation Grants [PaEN] -- February 17 Pennsylvania Bulletin Now Available -- Agriculture Invests $5.8

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Politics 2024 99

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

As the nation’s largest producer of emissions-free energy, Exelon Corporation has a long history of leadership on climate change, having met – and exceeded -- three previous emissions reduction goals spanning both our generation company and utilities division dating back to 2005.

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Climate Change 2030 Electricity 2005 57

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 12, 2022

It also shows positive environmental results — made possible because of its eco-friendly packaging and its use of renewable energy. The post How MorningStar Farms Is Increasing Its Sustainability Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. MorningStar Farms is delivering more than just plant-based foods.

Renewable Energy 246

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A Greener Life

APRIL 24, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen President Biden used Earth Day to ramp up his administrations commitment on tackling climate change, protecting the environment and investing in clean energy technologies. Biden said: “I will put tens of thousands of young people to work at the forefront of our climate resilience and clean energy future.”

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Earth Day 2024 Clean Energy Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“There will never be a more cost-effective time to transform our water and wastewater treatment facilities into self-sustaining energy-makers.” Environmental Protection Agency under the federal Clean Water Act and the federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST funding awards.

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Clean Water Act Clean Energy Technology Technology 51

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Erie Center for Arts and Technology, Lawrence Community Room, 650 East Avenue, Erie, Erie County. Senate next voting day October 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 18, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. Noon & 7:00 p.m. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Clean Energy Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 16 Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Jan. Schuylkill County; Possible Abandoned Mine Subsidence -- Republican Herald: Sinkhole In Mahanoy Twp.,

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- Broad+Liberty Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Are Better Off For Having More Electricity Options - By John Hanger, Former DEP Secretary, PUC Commissioner -- DEP Awards $39.6 Received $6.19 Received $6.19

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 41 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Requested to respond by April 11. DEP inspection report. Dakota Oil holds 326 permits. Read more here.

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