World Energy Resources Bioenergy

Bioenergy is energy from organic matter , i.e. all materials of biological origin that is not embedded in geological formations. Biomass can be used in its original form as fuel, or be refined to different kinds of solid, gaseous or liquid biofuels.

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Viridiant

Viridiant is a non-profit organization that sets a path for sustainable, affordable, energy efficient construction. Partnered with Southface, Viridiant administers the EarthCraft family of programs serving single family, multifamily and light commercial. Over the past 10 years, Viridiant has helped nearly 20,000 families into quality, sustainable housing that minimizes impact on the environment, improves quality of life and reduces monthly energy costs. Viridiant’s technical experts work as a trusted third party to keep construction on track towards improved efficiency and durability, while making sure your home or development is completed with minimal waste and environmental impact.

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Reshaping The Renewable Energy Landscape With “Floatovoltaics”

whitePaper | February 25, 2021

Colocation is a growing trend within the energy industry. A recent study from the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory suggested that installing floating solar arrays on US hydroelectric plant reservoirs could become an important new source of electricity.

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Climate Change (clean Energy &Resource Scarcity)

whitePaper | March 30, 2023

Climate change threatens every walk of life, jeopardizing clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and secure shelter.1 It is also responsible for an acceleration of the melting of polar ice caps, longer and more severe wildfire seasons and more forceful hurricanes which threaten these basic human needsa

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The new energy landscape Impact on and implications for European ports

whitePaper | July 20, 2022

The energy transition is very high on the agenda of Europe’s ports. Being at the same time important economic players and mission driven entities, ports want to be a partner in decarbonising both port activities and the supply chain. Beyond that, ports can also contribute positively to a sustainable economy as clean energy hubs. While the core business of Europe’s ports remains to connect maritime and hinterland transport for goods and passengers in their function as crucial nodes in the supply chain, ports can play an instrumental role in Europe’s new energy landscape. Many ports have already taken concrete steps in that direction. Many others are exploring opportunities. The possibilities are very diverse, so are the ports

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Renewable Energy Price Risk Management at the Energy Exchange

whitePaper | February 28, 2020

With subsidy schemes being gradually phased out across Europe, renewable energy assets are entering the world of merchant risk management and energy trading. Whilst PPAs are one tool to set a baseline for prices that can be relied upon by developers and banks, there remains a price risk when exposed to wholesale market movements. For several decades, energy trading has primarily been the territory of utilities, trading houses and banks. Now, renewable energy project developers and offtakers exposed to wholesale prices must learn how to employ the financial products available to manage the risk exposure to variable prices.

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Sustainable business update

whitePaper | September 16, 2022

The energy and cost of living crises are causing major challenges for the UK energy sector and its customers: how to achieve Net Zero and ensure secure and affordable energy in the context of rising energy prices? At EDF, we aim to be part of the solution, working with the industry, policymakers and other stakeholders to answer this question. This update explains our strategy to help Britain achieve Net Zero affordably, securely and responsibly

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Why we need the European wind industry – and how to safeguard it

whitePaper | September 26, 2022

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented energy crisis, with soaring energy prices and faltering supply chains around the world. In Europe, we have failed to realize and mitigate our strong energy dependencies – and now, people and industries are suffering the consequences. We urgently need more wind capacity to protect our economies and our climate alike.

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Viridiant

Viridiant is a non-profit organization that sets a path for sustainable, affordable, energy efficient construction. Partnered with Southface, Viridiant administers the EarthCraft family of programs serving single family, multifamily and light commercial. Over the past 10 years, Viridiant has helped nearly 20,000 families into quality, sustainable housing that minimizes impact on the environment, improves quality of life and reduces monthly energy costs. Viridiant’s technical experts work as a trusted third party to keep construction on track towards improved efficiency and durability, while making sure your home or development is completed with minimal waste and environmental impact.

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