Articles tagged with "infrastructure"
Billions In Subsidies Flow To LNG Canada As Kitimat Terminal Nears Launch - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the extensive public subsidies and fiscal incentives underpinning the launch of LNG Canada’s Phase 1 liquefied natural gas terminal in Kitimat, a project initially valued at around C$17–18 billion. Federal, provincial, municipal, and international support has played a critical role in reducing the project's capital costs. Notably, the federal government contributed approximately C$275 million in direct grants, including C$220 million from the Strategic Innovation Fund for advanced gas turbines and C$55 million for infrastructure upgrades like the Haisla Bridge. Beyond direct funding, significant hidden subsidies have been provided through tax exemptions and tariff waivers, such as the roughly C$1 billion exemption on import duties for fabricated steel modules sourced primarily from Asia, which substantially lowered construction costs. The article also contrasts the political reactions to LNG Canada’s reliance on large-scale imports from China with the contentious debate over British Columbia’s decision to commission hybrid ferries from Chinese shipyards. While the ferry contracts sparked vocal partisan criticism
energyLNGsubsidiesnatural-gasinfrastructurefossil-fuelsCanadaUS wastewater plant gets 240-kW solar canopy, cuts power use by 30%
A new 240-kilowatt solar photovoltaic canopy has been installed at the Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) in Oregon, marking a significant advancement in the city’s efforts to enhance energy resilience and sustainability. The solar canopy is expected to generate approximately 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, offsetting around 30% of the facility’s total energy consumption and reducing operational costs. Beyond energy production, the canopy shades the facility’s chlorine contact chamber, which helps improve water quality, lower effluent temperatures, and support a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The project, delivered through an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco, a Massachusetts-based energy solutions provider, represents a milestone in infrastructure improvement for Pendleton. It was funded through a combination of state grants, utility incentives, and city resources. City officials and Ameresco emphasized the canopy’s role in promoting economic benefits, operational efficiency, and environmental health. Future plans include adding a battery energy storage system (
energysolar-powerwastewater-treatmentrenewable-energyenergy-efficiencyinfrastructuresustainabilityRobots automate steel bar work to speed up and reshape construction
robotconstructionautomationreinforcementdigital-fabricationrobotic-arminfrastructureEmpire Offshore Wind Project Back On, Pipeline Still Mothballed
energyoffshore-windrenewable-energyinfrastructurenatural-gasenvironmental-policyenergy-transition3x boost: US scientists increase bridge lifespan with corrosion-resistant steel
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energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-lifehybrid-vehiclesconsumer-surveyEV-adoptioninfrastructureTổng công ty Điện lực miền Nam 50 năm xây dựng và phát triển
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energyelectricityinfrastructurerenewable-energyclimate-changepower-distributionrural-electrificationNew EV Charging Hub Opens In Pennsylvania
EV-chargingclean-energysolar-powerelectric-vehiclesinfrastructurerenewable-energyPennsylvaniaHySpeed Green Hydrogen Play Will Lead To Stranded Assets & Fiscal Losses
energyhydrogendecarbonizationgreen-energyrenewable-energyinfrastructureemissions-reductionLos Angeles’ Car-Free Olympics Is Possible — If We Let The Private Sector In
energytransportationelectric-bikesurban-mobilityprivate-sectorinfrastructuresustainabilityAcePower Launches New 50 kW Air-Cooled High-Efficiency Module to Accelerate Europe’s Fast-Charging Network Expansion
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energyAIworkforce-developmentclean-energyelectrical-traininginfrastructureinnovationLào khởi công dự án thủy điện 124 MW đấu nối hệ thống điện Việt Nam
energyhydropowerrenewable-energyelectricity-generationLaosinfrastructureeconomic-developmentPipelines To Nowhere: The Real Costs Of TMX & The Dutch Hydrogen Network
energyhydrogeninfrastructurepipelinesCanadaNetherlandsmegaprojectsWhat Caused the European Power Outage?
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