Workiva, Visual Lease team up to boost sustainability reporting

The partnership between the ESG reporting software firm and the lease management platform will allow mutual clients to accurately report progress on their sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 10, 2024

White House announces $7.3B financing for rural clean energy projects

The federal funding will support 10 GW in clean energy projects lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, the White House said.

By Ethan Howland • Sept. 10, 2024

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The state of the clean energy transition in 2024

This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.

By ESG Dive staff

EPA issues first set of carbon storage draft permits for Texas

The Environmental Protection Agency’s permits will allow Oxy Low Carbon Ventures to store approximately 722,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually in three underground wells.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 9, 2024

Nasdaq partners with Crux to help companies access clean energy tax credits

The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 9, 2024

Volvo scales back its EV goals

In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024

CleanCapital, Sunrock to deploy solar, battery storage in US communities

CleanCapital’s senior director of investments and capital markets said the partnership will allow the companies to accelerate the nation's energy transition “where it matters most.”

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 5, 2024

Microsoft launches decarbonization team to slash supply chain emissions

The new three-member team will help Microsoft tackle scope 3 emissions generated by purchased goods and services and those produced by its cloud and artificial intelligence operations.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2024

US wind energy investment soars while solar stagnates: BloombergNEF

While solar companies struggle to find investors, interest in wind and geothermal projects is booming, according to an analysis by BloombergNEF.

By Emma Penrod • Sept. 5, 2024

Oxylus Energy nabs $4.5M for clean fuel tech

The climate tech company said the funding will help develop and scale its carbon conversion project which produces green methanol — an alternative fuel that can help slash emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 4, 2024

Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware

The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 30, 2024

US clean energy jobs grew 4.2% in 2023: DOE

The U.S. added clean energy jobs at more than twice the rate of the broader economy, according to the Department of Energy.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 29, 2024

Meta inks geothermal deal for data centers

Meta’s deal with Sage Geosystems will provide up to 150 megawatts and be the first use of next-gen geothermal east of the Rocky Mountains.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 28, 2024

DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing

The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 27, 2024

Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs

Rebecca Tinucci, previously Tesla’s head of charging, will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 23, 2024

Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck

The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024

NASA launches greenhouse gas detection instrument

The Tanager-1 satellite aims to detect the source of methane and carbon dioxide emissions on Earth from space and provide “actionable data” to help reduce these emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2024

Qnergy to expand methane conversion efforts to curb Utah’s emissions footprint

Amid super pollutant risks, Qnergy is working to scale its methane conversion toolset by working with municipalities and waste management firms, CEO Ory Zik told ESG Dive.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 21, 2024

General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 20, 2024

Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets

The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 20, 2024

Greystar expands into infrastructure development

The nation’s largest multifamily housing owner is extending its reach into new sectors including clean power, transition fuels and data centers.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 19, 2024

SunPower’s bankruptcy does not imply similar fates for competing solar companies, analyst says

Higher interest rates hit SunPower harder than competitors like Sunnova and Sunrun because it relied more on solar financing from loans versus third party options, said Raymond James analyst Graham Price.

By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 19, 2024

Meta to procure 374 MW of clean energy from RWE solar farms

The tech conglomerate has signed two power purchase agreements with the German energy company to build on its sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 16, 2024

Market headwinds force owners to hit the brakes on EV projects

Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 15, 2024

Ebon Solar to build $942M New Mexico plant

The manufacturer is the second company to make a massive investment in Albuquerque’s solar sector.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2024

​​Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant

The six-year loan will back the development of a 1.35 million square foot plant which will be operated by renewable energy company Trinasolar.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2024