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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Peter Kelly-Detwiler delves into the latest advancements and challenges in decarbonization and clean energy across the U.S. He highlights progress in geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and long-duration storage solutions while addressing efficiency hurdles. Kelly-Detwiler explores the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers and their implications for power grids, alongside updates on electric vehicles, hydrogen projects, and virtual power plants as utilities shift toward decentralized capacity. He also examines the volatility of voluntary carbon markets due to credibility issues and stresses the need for collective effort and innovative strategies to tackle the complexities of decarbonizing our global economies.

With a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030 and net zero by 2035, the City of Boulder partnered with Ameresco to develop a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship. Explore this case study to see how this plan will help the city achieve its goals.

The City of Cambridge signed a virtual solar power purchase agreement (VPPA).

The European Commission earmarked €4.6 billion to boost net-zero technologies, electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing and renewable hydrogen under the Innovation Fund.

As your organization begins to consider energy efficiency projects to meet your carbon reduction goals or federal, state or local regulations, it is important to know that various rebates and incentives may be available. In this article from Constellation, learn about various incentive types that may be offered.

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the closing of its inaugural sustainability-linked loan.

Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, LP (HLCP), a decarbonization platform, and a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced that it closed a first-of-its kind tax equity financing with Bank of America.