Emblem Cranberry, in partnership with Güntner, has implemented one of the world’s largest transcritical CO2 cooling systems. Through this technology, it is setting a new standard for the industry, significantly reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency.
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Furno Ignites Decarbonization in Cement Production with $6.5M Seed Funding
With a dedicated commitment to decarbonizing one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries, Furno has recently announced the closure of a remarkable $6.5 million seed funding round.
Hydrogen-Source Heat Pumps Role in the United Kingdom’s Quest for Carbon Neutrality
Through meticulous supply chain analysis, a study presents the case for green hydrogen as an energy source and shows a strategic pivot away from traditional energy sources to address the need to counteract rising energy prices, mitigate pollution, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Newcleo, Viaro Energy Look to Nuclear Technology for Oil and Gas Decarbonization
The partnership will implement Newcleo’s lead-cooled fast reactors, which is able to use spent nuclear fuel from existing plants to generate energy through nuclear fission.
Brightcore Energy Begins Construction of Geothermal Project at Bard College
According to Brightcore, geothermal energy is the most efficient HVAC platform with the lowest emissions footprint, and the Bard project may lower operating costs by 30% to 40% and maintenance costs by 75%.
Ameresco Begins Operation of RNG Facility at Illinois Landfill
The plant at the Republic Services Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, is expected to reduce about 27,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.
Qcells, Solarcycle to Recycle Solar Panels
The partnership will leverage Solarcycle’s technology to extract more than 95% of the value from a solar panel module, and recycle the materials from Qcells’ panels.
Nine States Pledge to Transition to Clean Buildings, Acceleration of Heat Pump Market
The partnership includes a shared commitment for heat pumps to meet at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning, and water heating shipments by 2030 and 90% by 2040
Heineken, Siemens Partner for Decarbonization of Breweries, Malt Houses
Using an energy digital twin of a Heineken brewery, the companies found that 70% of the site’s energy use comes from heating and cooling systems, and optimizing and monitoring these systems may reduce carbon emissions by about 50%.
Manufacturers Successfully Develop Heat Pumps for Subfreezing Weather
The new cold climate heat pumps were developed as part of a DOE-funded challenge that requires prototypes to be able to deliver complete heating capacity at 5 degrees Fahrenheit.