INDUSTRY NEWS
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Nuveen Advances Its Action On Climate Change
Nuveen, the $1 trillion asset manager of TIAA , is partnering with leaders in climate change research on a unique initiative for the firm's investment professionals to advance its industry leading responsible investing expertise in meeting the sweeping portfolio risks posed by accelerating climate change
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EPRI President Says U.S. Could Produce Electricity With Little To No Carbon Emissions By 2050
On Thursday, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) President Arshad Mansoor told energy stakeholders a cleaner electric grid will be the catalyst for the entire U.S. energy sector to produce zero or near-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050
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New Ohio-Based Renewable Fuel Project Aims To Capture The Equivalent Of Nearly 50K Tons Of Carbon To Displace Diesel And Fuel 725 Biofuel Trucks
Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm that addresses global challenges, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms, announced commencement of construction of the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project, a $33M transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio
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Puhff Reusable Face Masks Help Protect Individuals From Pollution
Bad air quality affects Americans across the state. Whether it be from pollution, fires, or allergens, the air quality is going down. Most environments people live in have poor air quality
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Plastic Makers Committed To Ending Plastic Waste In The Environment
Science magazine today published two studies: “Predicted growth in plastic waste exceeds efforts to mitigate plastic pollution” by Dr. Stephanie B
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AT&T Commits To Be Carbon Neutral By 2035; Announces Nationwide Expansion Of Climate Resilience Tool
AT&T* has committed to be carbon neutral across its entire global operations by 2035
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Ammonia Analyzer - Trace (NH3)LGR's new Ammonia Analyzer - Trace (AAT) provides fast measurements of ammonia in ambient air with unparalleled precision, sensitivity and time response. No longer do you have to wait for minutes before getting a reliable reading – LGR’s AAT provides measurements at 10 Hz with sub-ppb precision. In addition, the AAT can report measurements quickly over a wide range of ammonia concentrations. For your convenience, we offer two versions of the AAT. If you require the fastest response rate possible (data rate up to 10 Hz), you will want to use our Ammonia Analyzer - Trace (Fast Flow). For applications requiring measurements of NH3 with highest accuracy, you’ll want the Ammonia Analyzer – Trace (Enhanced Performance).
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FCI MT86 Multipoint Mass Flow MeterThe MT86 insertion type multipoint mass flow meter combines FCI's highly reliable thermal dispersion, no-moving parts flow element design with up to 16 flow sensing points while operating over a wide temperature range up to 850° F [454° C]. The electronics features continuous built-in testing and calibration adjustment to prevent signal drift.
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WEFTEC 2000: Universal Harmonic Filter This patent pending UHF is an easy to apply, passive harmonic filter capable of reducing Variable Speed Drive -
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Air Sample Pump The AirChek HV30 environmental air sample pump is a high volume constant flow pump that provides flows from 10 to 30 L/min with automatic flow correction for increases in back pressure
ACROSS THE WIRE
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Nuveen Advances Its Action On Climate Change
Nuveen, the $1 trillion asset manager of TIAA , is partnering with leaders in climate change research on a unique initiative for the firm's investment professionals to advance its industry leading responsible investing expertise in meeting the sweeping portfolio risks posed by accelerating climate change
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EPRI President Says U.S. Could Produce Electricity With Little To No Carbon Emissions By 2050
On Thursday, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) President Arshad Mansoor told energy stakeholders a cleaner electric grid will be the catalyst for the entire U.S. energy sector to produce zero or near-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050
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New Ohio-Based Renewable Fuel Project Aims To Capture The Equivalent Of Nearly 50K Tons Of Carbon To Displace Diesel And Fuel 725 Biofuel Trucks
Fortistar, a privately-owned investment firm that addresses global challenges, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms, announced commencement of construction of the Noble Road Landfill Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project, a $33M transportation decarbonization project in Shiloh, Ohio
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AT&T Commits To Be Carbon Neutral By 2035; Announces Nationwide Expansion Of Climate Resilience Tool
AT&T* has committed to be carbon neutral across its entire global operations by 2035
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Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Deal To Acquire 39% Stake In Oberon Fuels And Additional Investments To Support The Ongoing Development Of Innovative Solutions To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced a deal to purchase a 39% stake in Oberon Fuels, Inc. ("Oberon") based in San Diego, California. Oberon, a development-stage producer of low carbon, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuel, has been focused on the research and development of a practical and affordable pathway to zero-emission transportation through its proprietary production process
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Dandelion Customers Surpass 100,000 Tons Of Carbon Pollution Avoided
Dandelion Energy, the leading residential clean geothermal provider, has announced that its customers have surpassed 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide pollution avoided
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ATTENTION BOILER OWNERS
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EPA No Longer Accepting Paper Submittals
EPA is no longer accepting paper submittals of the Notification of Compliance Status (NOCS) for Energy Assessments for area source boilers. We now require the NOCS to be submitted electronically to the Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI). For further information, please see the implementation videos.
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EPA And Industry Fail To Settle Waste Unit Risk Policy Fight
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry groups including cement producers have failed to settle a permit dispute that is testing whether the agency has the authority to require operators of hazardous waste combustion units to conduct risk assessments that can be used to strengthen emissions limits for mercury and other pollutants when renewing the facilities' existing waste and air permits. Negotiations stalled during a meeting in November 2013 between EPA lawyers and cement kiln operators at EPA's Region V offices, according to an 8 January 2014 status report the parties filed with the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB). Litigation will continue on 20 February 2014.
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EPA Publishes Final Boiler MACT And Other Rules - Compliance Dates Set
On January 31, 2013, U.S. EPA published the final Boiler MACT in the Federal Register. This sets the existing source compliance date as January 31, 2016.
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EPA Reopens Public Comment Period On Reconsideration Of Startup And Shutdown Provisions
EPA is reopening, for 60 days, the public comment period on the startup and shutdown provisions included in the November 2012 proposed updates to pollution limits for new power plants under Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.