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Joule Community Power is excited to announce a new partnership with the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) to promote community solar initiatives across New York State. This collaboration aims to support the state’s transition to clean energy, foster local action, and empower communities to take control of their energy future.
Through this partnership, Joule Community Power and NYPIRG will work together to educate and engage residents about the benefits of community solar. Community solar allows residents to subscribe to a local solar farm, reducing their electricity bills while supporting the generation of clean, renewable energy. This initiative is designed to make solar energy accessible to all, including those who may not have the ability to install solar panels on their own properties.
Key Objectives of the Partnership:
“We are thrilled to partner with NYPIRG to bring the benefits of community solar to more New Yorkers,” said Mike Gordon, Founder and CEO at Joule Community Power. “NYPIRG is an incredible organization that empowers young people and engages community members as it protects New Yorkers’ environment. NYPIRG’s involvement here will supercharge the state’s clean energy industry, as it ensures that solar developers do well, long-term.”
Joule Community Power | https://www.joulecommunitypower.com/
New York Public Interest Research Group | https://www.nypirg.org/
Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies Inc. are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable Activated Dry Electrode technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating.
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Dürr had announced its partnership with U.S. coating expert LiCAP Technologies last year, alongside the acquisition of the French mechanical engineering company Ingecal. This move highlighted Dürr’s goal to offer dry electrode coating solutions in addition to the established wet coating process.
The expanded collaboration with Cellforce, a subsidiary of sports car manufacturer Porsche, focuses on integrating LiCAP's patented Activated Dry Electrode technology into Cellforce’s battery production line. Combined with Dürr's expertise in electrode coating, this marks a significant step toward an innovative overall approach to industrial-scale dry electrode coating.
LiCAP's Activated Dry Electrode technology is pivotal, improving battery performance while minimizing environmental impact. By eliminating toxic solvents and energy-intensive drying ovens, it significantly reduces energy consumption, shortens process times, and CO2 emissions by roughly one ton per 10 kilowatt hours of electrode capacity produced.
Cellforce recently licensed LiCAP's Activated Dry Electrode technology, marking an important milestone in the potential scaling up this revolutionary process. Dürr has already commissioned a gigawatt-scale proof-of-concept cathode line in Chassieu, France. "By collaborating with LiCAP, Dürr is broadening its dry coating solutions to support customers like Cellforce in adopting this innovative dry electrode production process," said Bernhard Bruhn, Vice President Global Business LIB.
Dürr Group | www.durr.com
The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC), the only global coalition focused exclusively on the decarbonization of thermal energy with renewable solutions, shared its Quarterly Update on Industrial Decarbonization (QUID) for the fourth quarter of 2024. Highlights include: three new Members and three new Solutions Providers joined the RTC, bringing the total number of participating companies to 107; the RTC releasedone case study and one new research publication; the RTC conducted three events and staff were featured speakers at two third-party events; and three RTC Members and four Solutions Providers announced new projects. These highlights represent some, but not all, of the progress being made towards the RTC objective of accelerating the pace of industrial decarbonization in the U.S. and around the world.
“As we grow to include companies and organizations representing more sectors of the economy, the RTC remains committed to helping our participants achieve their heat innovation and job creation objectives,” said Blaine Collison, RTC Executive Director. “Our work in the new year will be focused on actively evaluating technologies and advocating for policies that can help future-proof manufacturing by accelerating significant decarbonization.”
Highlights of the fourth quarter of 2024 include the following:
1) Three New Members and Three New Solutions Providers
With the addition of the following companies last quarter, the RTC includes 51 Members and 56 Solutions Providers in the United States and around the world, totaling 107 participants. Members include global industrial and institutional energy buyers that represent more than $6.5 trillion in market capitalization across a range of industries, including chemical, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and pharmaceuticals. Solutions Providers provide relevant services for buyers and include equipment and engineering companies, advisors, developers, and others working to accelerate the renewable thermal market.
Givaudan is a Swiss manufacturer of flavours, fragrances, and active cosmetic ingredients. They are committed to being a climate positive business based on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) protocol.
Reckitt is a British consumer goods company that manufactures and distributes hygiene, health, and nutrition products around the world. They are committed to becoming net zero across their entire value chain by 2040 and cutting the carbon footprint of their products and operations by 50% by 2030.
Reynolds American is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco (BAT) and represents the largest market in the global BAT Group. They are committed to cutting their Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions in half by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050.
GlassPoint Inc. builds, owns, and operates large-scale solar steam facilities to reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate industries such as mining and metals, chemicals, construction materials, desalination and more.
Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation with expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes.
South Jersey Industries is an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ. They deliver energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities that houses their regulated natural gas utility operations and SJI Energy Enterprises that houses their non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities.
2) Two New Publications and Five Events
The Collaborative released one case study and one research publication, and convened three events in the fourth quarter of 2024. RTC staff members were also featured speakers at two third-party events:
Case Study: Microgrid at Amond World Cold Storage Facility: This case study details the partnership between Origo Cold Storage and RTC Solutions Provider Scale Microgrids to implement an off-grid microgrid solution at Amond World, a 500,000 square-foot cold storage facility in California’s Central Valley. It provides an in-depth look at the potential for off-grid systems to accelerate industrial decarbonization while ensuring reliable operations.
Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers: This report, prepared for the RTC by Synapse Energy Economics and the World Wildlife Fund, provides a roadmap for industrial companies in engaging utilities and policy makers to overcome electrification barriers. By helping large energy buyers understand critical electric utility issues that can affect electrification projects, this Playbook informs conversations about electrification with utilities and outlines potential regulatory and legislative advocacy strategies.
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Solar Thermal Symposium: RTC Project and Research Director Ruth Checknoff spoke at this symposium, a virtual event bringing together leaders from across the solar thermal industry. The symposium featured discussions on the potential for solar thermal technologies to decarbonize heat across residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
VERGE 24: The RTC hosted the “Heat of the Moment: Decarbonizing Industrial Thermal Processes” workshop at VERGE 24. RTC Program and Research Director Ruth Checknoff moderated speakers from the U.S. DOE and RTC participants Kraft Heinz, Oatly, and Skyven Technologies in a discussion of cross-cutting, market-ready technology options for thermal decarbonization and best practices.
Case Study Webinar: Three Case Studies in Renewable Heating and Cooling: This webinar featured speakers from RTC Solutions Providers Solar UV Solutions, Kyotherm, and Scale Microgrids. Solar UV Solutions shared how evacuated tube solar thermal collectors and hot water storage are serving the Indianapolis International Airport’s essential facilities. Kyotherm discussed how Energy-as-a-Service financing enabled Boortmalt to install a flat plate solar thermal and hot water storage solution at a malting plant in France. Scale Microgrids described how the company designed and built an off-grid microgrid at a new refrigerated cold storage facility operated by Amond World in Madera, California.
LinkedIn Live: Utility Engagement Playbook Release Preview: This livestream previewed the Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers ahead of its release in December. Cihang Yuan, Senior Program Officer at World Wildlife Fund, and Melissa Whited, Vice President at Synapse Energy Economics, shared the context and purpose of the playbook along with the key takeaways.
Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers Webinar: This in-depth webinar accompanied the publication of the RTC Utility Engagement Playbook. Supported by Synapse Energy Economics, the playbook presents a menu of utility and policy interventions industrial customers could pursue in collaboration with utilities, PUCs, and state policymakers to address electrification challenges.
3) Seven New Member & Solutions Provider Projects
The RTC is the only place where large thermal energy users come together collaboratively with innovative solutions providers to understand the problems in the market, learn from each other, and overcome the barriers to renewable heating and cooling. Three RTC Members and four RTC Solutions Providers announced new projects in the Fourth Quarter. To learn more about these announcements, visit the RTC LinkedIn page.
“The RTC’s continued growth highlights businesses’ commitment to improving manufacturing and decarbonizing,” said Perry Hodgkins Jones, RTC Membership Director. “Our focus on connecting peers and sharing insights across multiple industries and sectors continues to be of value to our Members as we work together to advance the energy transition.”
Renewable Thermal Collaborative | www.renewablethermal.org
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a leader in renewable energy technologies and a subsidiary of TMEIC Corporation (Japan), is pleased to announce that its state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturing facility in Waller County, Texas, has commenced production. The 144,000 square-foot Westport facility began producing utility-scale PV inverters in November 2024, surpassing initial production expectations and manufacturing over 300 PV inverters by February 5, 2025. This milestone underscores TMEIC's commitment to advancing U.S.-based manufacturing and accelerating the renewable energy sector.
In mid-November, TMEIC hosted an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Westport facility, bringing together senior executives, key clients, partners, and local government officials to celebrate the expansion of its operations. Guests toured the facility, witnessed live demonstrations of the inverters being produced, and learned more about TMEIC's continued investments in local manufacturing and renewable energy. This event underscored the facility's pivotal role in supporting TMEIC's strategic vision of advancing clean energy solutions and strengthening its position in the global renewable energy market.
"We are excited to see the Westport facility fully operational and producing high-quality PV inverters that will help drive the transition to clean, sustainable energy in North America," said Manmeet S. Bhatia, President and CEO of TMEIC Corporation Americas. "The opening of this factory is a cornerstone of TMEIC's strategy to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence, allowing us to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions. With our expanded production capacity, we are well-positioned to meet market demand and contribute significantly to the growth of the U.S. solar industry."
The Westport facility has commenced production on schedule, with a newly onboarded, highly trained workforce ready to meet market demands while ensuring the high-quality production our clients expect. In addition to expanding our production capacity, the facility is creating local jobs and contributing to economic growth in the area. Waller County has played a key role in supporting this investment by creating a pro-business environment that has resulted in a thriving local manufacturing ecosystem as well as recently approving a tax abatement for the project.
Looking ahead, planned upgrades to the facility will further expand capacity and foster innovation, reinforcing TMEIC's position as a leader in the renewable energy sector. These advancements reflect our ongoing commitment to sustainable solutions and delivering exceptional value to our clients.
TMEIC Corporation Americas | www.tmeic.com
Norwood Medical LLC (Dayton) and ENGIE Resources LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America (ENGIE), announce a five-year renewable energy contract. The agreement brings renewable wind energy from ENGIE to Norwood Medical's headquarters campus in Dayton.
Under the terms of a five-year agreement, Norwood Medical will initially match 50% of its electricity consumption at four locations, increasing its commitment to 100% for eleven buildings over the term, including approximately 120,000 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from ENGIE's Priddy Wind Project in Texas.
Norwood Medical will procure Green-e Certified RECs that will ultimately deliver the equivalent environmental benefits of avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions from 52 million pounds of coal burned, or 47,223 metric tons of CO2*. Green-e RECs are certified by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to verify exclusive use of renewable electricity within an electricity market.
The agreement supports a Norwood Medical objective to reduce carbon emissions. "We have a goal of 50% reduction of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 versus baseline year of 2021, and net zero by 2050," said Jeremiah Allen, Vice President, Engineering. "Reducing our impact on the environment is vitally important. Leveraging renewable electricity will help us hit our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2021 levels."
Serving as an advisor on this agreement is Statistical Energy (Dublin, OH). "We are proud to bring together two carbon champions," said Michael Jackson, CEO/Partner, Statistical Energy. "This agreement is proof that renewable energy can be structured in a manner that addresses market volatility and meets the needs of a growing, commercial electricity customer with a commitment to reduce carbon through renewable energy."
"Norwood asked us for a comprehensive analysis of their usage, plans for growth, historic prices and the forward fixed market. This led us to a structure with some market-based risk and float on the market, rather than to lock in a price now," said Ron Cantlie, President/Partner at Statistical Energy. "Norwood chose optionality to lock in later, or not lock at all. It addresses the changing nature of supply and demand on the PJM grid."
*According to EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
Norwood Medical | https://www.norwoodmedical.com/
ENGIE North America I https://www.engie-na.com/
Statistical Energy | https://statisticalenergy.com/
Resideo Grid Services, a leader in demand response aggregation and program management, achieved a milestone year, marked by three significant trends in energy load shifting. As strain on the electric grid increases, Resideo and its partners are adopting new strategies to manage energy with greater precision and efficiency, ensuring it can be moved when and where it's needed most.
These advancements are reflected in the following trends:
“We’re continually working with utilities to shift how we manage events,” said Michael Siemann, PhD, Distinguished Engineer with Resideo Grid Services. “In 2024, 22% of our demand response events utilized less than half of their available devices, highlighting a focus on smaller, more targeted grid sections and more efficient grid management.”
In anticipation of growing need, Resideo Grid Services is introducing the newest iteration of its Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management system (Edge-DERMS) platform. The platform supports utilities’ operations with features to manage portfolios of thermostats, batteries, water heaters, EVs and other loads, improving customer management, device connectivity and overall program execution as demand response grows more complex. It also includes enhanced versions of forecasting and load-shaping tools pioneered nearly a decade ago, along with real-time visual data for dynamic, responsive decision-making.
“The Edge-DERMS platform offers utilities more control, flexibility and actionable data to make better and more confident decisions, ensuring their customers benefit from a more seamless and efficient energy service experience,” said Dave Oberholzer, General Manager of Resideo Grid Services. “We’re also continuously enhancing the platform with our utility clients to help them manage a changing grid.”
In addition, a new website, ResideoGridServices.com, offers industry partners and leaders easy access to Resideo’s energy updates, and utilities and aggregators can stay informed on energy news, find support and learn about current energy offerings and the Connected Savings program.
Resideo Grid Services | https://www.resideogridservices.com/resideo-grid-services
On Jan. 15, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Construction and Operations Plan submitted by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic, LLC. The publication of the NOI opened a 45-day public comment period.
The Department of the Interior and BOEM are implementing President Trump’s memorandumtemporarily halting offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf. The memorandum also pauses new or renewed approvals, rights-of-way, permits, leases, or loans for offshore wind projects pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices.
As a result, the February virtual public meetings on BOEM’s NOI to prepare an EIS for the proposed Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Project have been cancelled.
For those who intended to provide public comment, written comments can still be submitted at www.regulations.gov under Docket No. BOEM-2025-0002 until the public comment period closes on March 3rd, 2025.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | https://www.boem.gov/
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