WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project
High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America. NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy, will provide owner’s engineer and environmental compliance services for the U.S. portion of the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line project, the largest underground high-voltage transmission project eve...
Pivot Energy Starts Construction on 17-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio In Illinois
Pivot Energy's community solar capacity in Illinois now stands at 51 megawatts, making the company one of the leading providers in the state. One of these projects includes a 2.8-megawatt system in Kankakee, Illinois (shown above). DENVER, CO – Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider, is pleased to announce the start of construction of ten new community solar projects in Illinois that will provide low cost electricity to households and businesses across the state. The portf...
WSP USA to Manage World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Underground Storage Project
WSP will manage engineering, procurement and construction of an advanced clean energy storage project in Utah for the Magnum Development and Mitsubishi Power Joint Venture. SALT LAKE CITY — WSP USA was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management contract (EPCM) for the underground storage portion and related surface facilities of a major clean energy storage infrastructure to build the world’s largest green hydrogen production and storage facility. WSP was selecte...
Baltic Power secured contract for transportation and installation of offshore wind turbines
Image Courtesy of Cadeler A company from the ORLEN Group has signed a reservation contract with Cadeler of Denmark for the transport and installation of some 70 turbines for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm – a joint project of PKN ORLEN and Northland Power Inc. In the next steps, the company will select contractors to supply the turbines, foundations, internal and export cables, to construct offshore and onshore substations, and to provide farm maintenance services. The project, planne...
Renewable Power Remains Cost-Competitive amid Fossil Fuel Crisis
New IRENA report shows almost two-thirds of renewable power added in 2021 had lower costs than the cheapest coal-fired options in G20 countries. Abu Dhabi, UAE – Costs for renewables continued to fall in 2021 as supply chain challenges and rising commodity prices have yet to show their full impact on project costs. The cost of electricity from onshore wind fell by 15%, offshore wind by 13% and solar PV by 13% compared to 2020. Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2021, published by the Inte...
Geothermal energy could be “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources
Pictured left to right: Professor Mark Palmer from Queen's School of Management; Queen's Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer; Dr Joseph Ireland from Queen's School of Natural and Built Environment; Economy Minister Gordon Lyons; Managing Director and Chief Executive of CausewayGT Niall McCormack and Marie Cowan, Director of Geological Survey of Northern Geothermal energy could be the “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources and help meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, ac...
Northern Cheyenne Tribe Selects Indigenized Energy Initiative to Guide the Tribe in the Development of a $4.1M Solar Initiative on the Reservation
The Indigenous-led initiative will build the capacity of the Tribe to diminish energy poverty and restore self-determination with regenerative clean energy workforce and economic development programs. Project includes one large array in Busby to be shaped in the Morning Star pattern; three smaller systems will power Busby High School, the Head Start facility, and the water pumping station; and 15 residential solar projects will be built for Tribal elders. LAME DEER, Mont.- Indigenized Ener...
The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) announces its Allies for 2022
[BOULDER, CO] – The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is pleased to announce its Allies for 2022. The companies and nonprofit organizations who have joined or renewed memberships in our annual program help SWEEP expand its work to advance energy efficiency and clean transportation policies; programs at the federal, state, local, and utility levels; initiatives to help rapidly mitigate climate change; and energy equity for underserved communities. “We are once again thrilled to work...
DOE Announces $38 Million to Launch Decarbonization Initiative at National Laboratories
Net Zero Labs Pilot Initiative Promotes the Deployment of Clean Energy Infrastructure at DOE Laboratories to Drive Down Emissions in Support of President Biden’s Climate Goals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $38 million to begin decarbonizing four of DOE’s 17 National Laboratories in support of President Biden’s goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than 2050. The Net Zero Labs (NZL) Pilot Initiative will lay the foundation for one of...
Crowley Inaugurates Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico
Strategic LNG hub expands sustainable energy for customers in the Caribbean PEÑUELAS, PUERTO RICO – Crowley, the longest-serving U.S. supply chain company with a nearly 70-year history in Puerto Rico, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art LNG Loading Terminal in the southern town of Peñuelas. The liquefied natural gas facility marks a major milestone and supports the island’s economy with full-service, sustainable energy solutions to industrial and commercial operators in Puerto Rico, Cen...