Sentences with phrase «procure renewable»

In addition, we recently signed an agreement to procure renewable energy certificates (RECs) from two solar energy generation companies in Singapore.

Industrials can install or procure renewable energy; however, they may have requirements in terms of the quality of supply and load profile that could require connection to the grid or other technologies, such as storage and back - up diesel generation.

Thereafter, we will procure renewable electricity certificates to bridge the gap each year between the first two options and our target.

These flexibility needs are rapidly expanding as a result of numerous industry trends: (a) recognition by policymakers that renewable energy resources are needed to meet long - term emissions reductions goals; (b) customers» increasing desire to voluntarily procure renewable energy or generate electricity on - site; and (c) substantial technological improvements that have driven down the cost of renewable resources to the point where, even before accounting for tax incentives, they are the lowest - cost option for new generating plants in some regions of the country.

«MCE's continued leadership in procuring renewable energy is to be commended.

As of May 2012, according to the CPUC, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) had procured renewables capacity equal to 20.09 percent of its 2011 electricity.

Procuring renewable electricity is one of the most effective ways to cut emissions.

Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced on May 30 that there would be a few major changes to the way the province procures renewable energy.

Developed by the participants of the Renewables Good Practice Working Group of RECS International, of which First Climate is a participant, the document outlines good practices for sourcing green energy and is thus targeted to support electricity end - users, market players, policy makers and stakeholders when procuring renewable electricity.

Setting a standard for procuring clean flexible resources in the same way an RPS sets a standard for procuring renewable energy is necessary, Ko said.

The FEP, he said by email, would require the Illinois Power Authority (IPA) to create a Renewable Resources Plan for procuring renewable energy that resolves the shortcomings of the current mandate.

It applies to our operations around the world, however, not all markets have renewable energy sources or an established definition of renewable energy credits, so we'll develop solutions for procuring renewable energy in these locations.

Not exact matches

We have also committed to share best practices in procuring clean energy and building high - quality renewable energy projects, and provide hands - on assistance to some suppliers in areas such as energy efficiency audits, regulatory guidance and building strong partnerships.

The solicitation is expected to procure 1.5 million megawatt - hours of renewable electricity per year.

Cuomo will count nuclear power as renewable energy, at least temporarily, when the state issues new rules next year requiring utilities to procure half their power from renewable sources by 2030.

«Apple also will share best practices in procuring clean energy and building high - quality renewable energy projects, and provide hands - on assistance to some suppliers in areas like energy efficiency audits, regulatory guidance and building strong partnerships to bring new clean energy projects to China,» the company writes.

The report categorizes each POU's RPS program as «sprinting ahead,» «on the right track, but must keep moving,» or «false start» based on the total quantity of renewables procured by 2010, the length of each purchasing commitment, and whether each purchase was for new or existing renewable energy.

This set of commitments includes the adoption of science - based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, pledging to procure 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources or commitments to eliminate deforestation from the companies» value chains.

Perhaps lesser known than direct policy support for energy storage and renewable technologies is the way California's network operator (CAISO) is starting to reconfigure how it procures demand response, with a positive impact for energy storage - and particularly behind - the - meter assets, as Ted Ko, policy director of Stem, explains.

A highlight of this year's conference was Alberta's Minister of Environment and Parks and the Minister responsible for the Climate Change Office, The Honorable Shannon Phillips» announcement that the Alberta government will initiate a process in November to procure the first 400 MW of 5,000 MW of new renewable energy.

Renewable Portfolio Standards (mandating a state procure a certain portion of their electricity from renewable sources) are estimated to cost up to $ 181 / ton CO2 in NY (Chen et aRenewable Portfolio Standards (mandating a state procure a certain portion of their electricity from renewable sources) are estimated to cost up to $ 181 / ton CO2 in NY (Chen et arenewable sources) are estimated to cost up to $ 181 / ton CO2 in NY (Chen et al. 2009).

«The Minister's preview of key details of Alberta's plans for procuring new renewable energy will absolutely ignite investors to take action in this market.»

In total, 29 projects representing over 4,000 MW of renewable energy were qualified to participate in this initial process, and the great interest shown by renewable energy producers means that Alberta is well positioned to succeed in its goal of procuring 5,000 MW of new renewable energy in the province by 2030.

Within the electric sector, fee avoidance options include energy efficiency, installing solar energy or some form of carbon - free distributed generation on your home or business, subscribing a community solar project, or signing up for a competitive supplier option that procures high levels of renewable energy credits (RECs) or procures clean energy directly through a long - term contract.

Engineering News The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) expects a recovery in the deployment of wind projects in South Africa, following a hiatus in 2016 brought about by Eskom's refusal to enter into power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable - energy projects procured in 2015.

The law requires PG&E (and other Public Owned Utilities) to procure 33 percent of their power sold in 2020 from renewable sources.

This is one reason why President Obama's commitment to procure 20 percent of the federal government's power from renewables is good for taxpayers.

Pursuant to the RES, passed by the Vermont Legislature in 2015, electric distribution utilities like Burlington Electric are required to procure an increasing percentage of their electric sales from renewable energy.

This Renewables Portfolio Standard Verification Methodology Report describes the methods California Energy Commission staff uses 1) to verify the eligibility of renewable energy procured by load - serving entities for each compliance period of California's Renewables Portfolio Standard; 2) to determine the Portfolio Content Category classification of local publicly owned electric utilities» eligible renewable energy; and 3) describes the process Energy Commission staff follows to determine compliance of local publicly owned electric utilities with the Renewables Portfolio Standard.

As part of its Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) responsibilities, the Energy Commission verifies the eligibility of renewable energy procured for each RPS compliance period by both retail sellers and local publicly owned electric utilities (POUs).

As part of its Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) responsibilities, the Energy Commission verifies the eligibility of renewable energy procured for each RPS compliance period by retail sellers and local publicly owned utilities (POUs).

The NYSERDA solicitation will procure 1.5 million MWh of electricity from renewable energy sources and the NYPA solicitation will procure an additional 1 million MWh.

Overall, «there is limited opportunity to achieve as diverse a renewable portfolio procured entirely from inside California,» Olson said.

Leanne Wood, Chief People, Strategy & Corporate Affairs Officer, Burberry, said: «Procuring 100 % of our energy from renewable resources by 2022 is a principal goal of Burberry's five - year Responsibility agenda.

A pair of bills introduced this week — Senate Bill (SB) 732 and House Bill (HB) 1453 — would double the state's renewable energy ambition by requiring that utilities procure 50 % of their electricity from renewables by 2030, a major increase on the current mandate of 25 % by 2020.

The RES obligates every load serving entity (LSE) in the State to serve their retail customers by procuring new renewable resources, evidenced by qualifying Tier 1 Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) or by making alternative compliance paymentrenewable resources, evidenced by qualifying Tier 1 Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) or by making alternative compliance paymentRenewable Energy Credits (RECs) or by making alternative compliance payments (ACPs).

State law requires NorthWestern to procure energy from Community Renewable Energy Projects that meet certain criteria including cost - effectiveness for its customers.

a highly energy efficient building that produces on - site, or procures, enough carbon - free renewable energy to meet building operations energy consumption annually.

And despite the public fued with Elon Musk, Buffett's Nevada utility holding company, NV Energy, hopes to procure more than 40 % of its power from renewable energy by 2023.

In a state where options have been limited for businesses looking to procure or install renewable energy to power their operations, North Carolina's lawmakers have an opportunity to drive new investment in the state.

Under the proposal, PG&E will additionally increase energy efficiency efforts and set a goal to procure 55 % of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2031.

The announcement says that financing will come from the budget set up by the National Solar Mission under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as well as from international funds procured under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

A second important policy in place prior to the passage of AB 32 is the Renewables Portfolio Standard, established in 2002, which currently requires retail sellers of electricity to procure 20 percent of their retail sales from renewable resources by 2010.

Vote Solar has argued that the utilities should be continuously procuring new renewable energy resources, warning that putting off procurement can lead to a boom / bust cycle.

Calgary, Alberta, November 3, 2016 — The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Alberta Government's announcement today that it will legislate its renewable energy target and initiate a process in November to procure the first 400 MW of the 5,000 MW of new renewable energy it will be seeking to ensure electricity from renewable energy meets 30 per cent of electricity demand in the province by 2030.

For example, recently, many large multinational corporations have made commitments to procure 100 % renewable energy and some of these corporations are buying and retiring renewable energy certificates to meet all or part of their goal.

Our achievements include advising Morocco's state - owned power utility on procuring and developing the country's 850 MW wind farm public - private partnership programme, acting for Angola state - owned oil company Sonangol on its USD 7 billion development of a major oil refinery, and advising numerous lenders on Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme projects in South Africa.