Articles tagged with "carbon-reduction"
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 highlighted the achievements of its Startup Battlefield 200 cohort, selecting 200 promising startups from thousands of applicants. Over a three-day event, these startups pitched their innovative solutions across various industries. From the top 20 finalists, five companies competed for the $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup, with Glīd winning and Nephrogen as a strong runner-up. The event also featured standout presentations on the Showcase Stage, recognizing top pitches in categories such as Sustainability (HomeBoost), Built World (Investwise), Consumer Enterprise (Cashew Research), Health (AWEAR), and Policy + Protection (JustiGuide). Additional honors included a tie for Best Booth between Billight, known for its innovative light-up pool gaming system, and Calificadas, which impressed with its AI-powered communication intelligence coach. The Spirit of Disrupt award was given to Manu Seve, CEO of Sponstar, for organizing a treasure hunt that fostered connections and
energyAIsustainabilityhome-energy-assessmentcarbon-reductionsmart-buildingsinnovationWeakening The EU 2040 Target Would Fail To Deliver Clear Signal To Businesses & Consumers - CleanTechnica
EU government ministers have agreed to a weakened 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%, allowing up to 5% of this reduction to be achieved through international carbon credits. This dilution of the target has raised concerns from Transport & Environment (T&E), which argues that it undermines Europe’s climate leadership and creates uncertainty for investments in green technologies. The reliance on international carbon credits, unless they meet stringent eligibility criteria, risks slowing down the transition to a sustainable economy. Additionally, the EU has delayed the implementation of the ETS2 carbon pricing system on road and heating fossil fuels by one year. T&E warns that this postponement will deprive governments of crucial revenues needed to fund green technology investments and support low- and middle-income households during the transition. Federico Terreni of T&E emphasized that weakening the 2040 target and delaying ETS2 jeopardizes both climate goals and energy security, urging the European Parliament to oppose the delay and uphold ambitious car CO2 standards to provide clear signals to businesses and
energyEU-emissions-targetcarbon-reductiongreen-technologiesETS2climate-policyrenewable-energyHave you driven rideshare with an EV? (if so, take our survey!) - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica invites rideshare drivers who have used electric vehicles (EVs) with platforms like Lyft or Uber to participate in a survey about their experiences. The author, Scott Cooney, shares that driving his Tesla Model 3 for Lyft was one of the most engaging and enjoyable parts of his clean technology journey. The survey aims to gather diverse stories and insights from EV rideshare drivers to inform a forthcoming article summarizing these experiences. Scott Cooney, the article’s author, has a background in sustainability and clean energy entrepreneurship. He founded Pono Home, a company focused on energy efficiency retrofits that have significantly reduced carbon emissions and saved customers money. He later transferred ownership of Pono Home to a native Hawaiian employee to support indigenous participation in the clean energy sector. Cooney’s expertise includes teaching sustainability, consulting on healthier living, and investing in clean tech companies like Rivian. The article also promotes CleanTechnica’s newsletters and podcasts for readers interested in in-depth clean technology analysis
electric-vehiclesclean-energyridesharesustainabilityenergy-efficiencycarbon-reductiongreen-technologyTrump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
The Department of Energy (DOE) under the Trump administration is proposing to cut billions of dollars in federal funding, including more than $500 million in grants awarded to over a dozen startups, as well as significant grants to major automakers such as Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Daimler Trucks North America, Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Volvo Technology of America. These grants were awarded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and include contracts aimed at advancing clean energy technologies and domestic manufacturing. The proposed cuts come shortly after the administration announced plans to slash over $7.5 billion in contracts the previous week. Among the notable grants at risk are a $189 million award to Brimstone, a materials startup developing low-carbon Portland cement and alumina production, and a substantial grant to Anovion, which aims to produce synthetic graphite domestically for lithium-ion batteries, a market currently dominated by China. Other affected startups include Li Industries, which received $55.2 million to recycle lithium iron
energymaterialsstartupselectric-vehicleslithium-ion-batteriescement-productioncarbon-reductionMass Timber Nations: Case Studies & Canada’s Export Opportunities - CleanTechnica
The article "Mass Timber Nations: Case Studies & Canada’s Export Opportunities" from CleanTechnica highlights the growing global significance of mass timber as a sustainable construction material that locks carbon into buildings while reducing reliance on high-emission materials like concrete and steel. It emphasizes Canada’s potential to become a leader in this sector by learning from international examples and strategically positioning itself in increasingly competitive export markets. The article outlines how cross laminated timber (CLT), developed in the 1990s in Austria and Germany, revolutionized mass timber production through vertical integration with sawmills and a global export focus, setting quality and certification standards that established durable competitive advantages. The article also examines Finland and Sweden’s coordinated strategies, where government policies, corporate investments, and education dramatically increased wood use in mid-rise construction, supported by major forestry companies treating mass timber as a core business. Japan’s approach combines cultural wood-building traditions with modern adaptations, including government mandates for wood in public buildings and seismic engineering tailored to local species, illustrating how
materialsmass-timbercross-laminated-timbersustainable-constructioncarbon-reductionbuilding-materialsexport-opportunitiesEaton Adds Solar Project in Wisconsin to Power Regional Manufacturing With Resilient, Sustainable & Affordable Energy - CleanTechnica
Eaton is launching a new 4-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin, set to be operational by early 2026, to power five of its regional manufacturing facilities and significantly reduce carbon emissions. The project, developed in partnership with We Energies (a WEC Energy Group subsidiary), will supply clean, cost-effective energy and enhance energy security for Eaton’s sites in Franksville, South Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, and two locations in Waukesha. This solar installation is expected to offset 30% of the carbon emissions from these facilities, contributing to a 58% reduction in Eaton’s greenhouse gas emissions across Wisconsin since 2018 when combined with prior energy efficiency measures. Under the agreement, We Energies will build, own, and operate the solar system on Eaton’s land, while Eaton will receive renewable energy credits and provide engineering expertise and equipment, including transformers manufactured at its Waukesha facility. This initiative exemplifies Eaton’s broader strategy to drive the energy
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