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Enjoy the news.' + '<img class="message__close" src="/static/img/components/messages/close.svg?353714160519" alt="close">'+ '</div></div>'; $('.dash-top > .row > .columns > .row').prepend(msg_to_add); } }); </script> <script> $(document).ready(function() { if (window.location.search.toLowerCase().indexOf('suppresstrials') !== -1) { var msg_to_add = '<div class="columns">' + '<div class="message message--success">' + 'You got it, you will not see this message in future emails! Enjoy the news.' + '<img class="message__close" src="/static/img/components/messages/close.svg?353714160519" alt="close">'+ '</div></div>'; /** place message in the correct section of the page. Hacky but temporary **/ $('.dash-top > .row > .columns > .row').prepend(msg_to_add); } if (window.location.search.toLowerCase().indexOf('futureupdates') !== -1) { let sitename = window.siteName; var msg_to_add = '<div class="columns">' + '<div class="message message--success">' + sitename + " subscription updated: You will no longer receive newsletters from " + sitename + ". Based on your selection, we will keep you up to date as we launch into more industries." + '<img class="message__close" src="/static/img/components/messages/close.svg?353714160519" alt="close">'+ '</div></div>'; /** place message in the correct section of the page. Hacky but temporary **/ $('.dash-top > .row > .columns > .row').prepend(msg_to_add); } }); </script> <script data-cfasync="false" type="text/javascript" src="/static/js/prestitial.js?270116210524"></script> <script async src="https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/tag/js/gpt.js"></script> <script src="/static/js/dist/signupDataGam.bundle.js?520216211124"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/static/js/dist/adTemplates.bundle.js?520216211124"></script> <script> var eventMethod = window.addEventListener ? "addEventListener" : "attachEvent"; var eventer = window[eventMethod]; var messageEvent = eventMethod == "attachEvent" ? "onmessage" : "message"; // Build the site_logos object to be later referenced in house ads const site_logos = {}; site_logos['diveapi'] = { domain: 'diveapi', site_name: "API Site", alt_text: "API Site logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "None", svg: "None", }, black: { png: "None", svg: "None", } }; site_logos['agriculturedive'] = { domain: 'agriculturedive', site_name: "Agriculture Dive", alt_text: "Agriculture Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/agriculture_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/agriculture_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/agriculture_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/agriculture_black.svg", } }; site_logos['automotivedive'] = { domain: 'automotivedive', site_name: "Automotive Dive", alt_text: "Automotive Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/automotive_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/automotive_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/automotive_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/automotive_black.svg", } }; site_logos['bankingdive'] = { domain: 'bankingdive', site_name: "Banking Dive", alt_text: "Banking Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/banking_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/banking_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/banking_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/banking_black.svg", } }; site_logos['biopharmadive'] = { domain: 'biopharmadive', site_name: "BioPharma Dive", alt_text: "BioPharma Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/biopharma_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/biopharma_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/biopharma_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/biopharma_black.svg", } }; site_logos['cfo'] = { domain: 'cfo', site_name: "CFO.com", alt_text: "CFO.com logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfodotcom_white.svg", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfodotcom_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfodotcom_black.svg", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfodotcom_black.svg", } }; site_logos['cfodive'] = { domain: 'cfodive', site_name: "CFO Dive", alt_text: "CFO Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfo_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfo_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfo_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cfo_black.svg", } }; site_logos['ciodive'] = { domain: 'ciodive', site_name: "CIO Dive", alt_text: "CIO Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cio_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cio_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cio_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cio_black.svg", } }; site_logos['constructiondive'] = { domain: 'constructiondive', site_name: "Construction Dive", alt_text: "Construction Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/construction_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/construction_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/construction_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/construction_black.svg", } }; site_logos['cstoredive'] = { domain: 'cstoredive', site_name: "C-Store Dive", alt_text: "C-Store Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cstore_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cstore_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cstore_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cstore_black.svg", } }; site_logos['customerexperiencedive'] = { domain: 'customerexperiencedive', site_name: "CX Dive", alt_text: "CX Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cx_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cx_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cx_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cx_black.svg", } }; site_logos['cybersecuritydive'] = { domain: 'cybersecuritydive', site_name: "Cybersecurity Dive", alt_text: "Cybersecurity Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cybersecurity_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cybersecurity_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cybersecurity_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/cybersecurity_black.svg", } }; site_logos['educationdive'] = { domain: 'educationdive', site_name: "Education Dive", alt_text: "Education Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/education_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/education_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/education_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/education_black.svg", } }; site_logos['esgdive'] = { domain: 'esgdive', site_name: "ESG Dive", alt_text: "ESG Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/esg_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/esg_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/esg_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/esg_black.svg", } }; site_logos['facilitiesdive'] = { domain: 'facilitiesdive', site_name: "Facilities Dive", alt_text: "Facilities Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/facilities_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/facilities_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/facilities_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/facilities_black.svg", } }; 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site_logos['healthcaredive'] = { domain: 'healthcaredive', site_name: "Healthcare Dive", alt_text: "Healthcare Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/healthcare_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/healthcare_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/healthcare_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/healthcare_black.svg", } }; site_logos['highereddive'] = { domain: 'highereddive', site_name: "Higher Ed Dive", alt_text: "Higher Ed Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/highered_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/highered_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/highered_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/highered_black.svg", } }; 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site_logos['legaldive'] = { domain: 'legaldive', site_name: "Legal Dive", alt_text: "Legal Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/legal_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/legal_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/legal_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/legal_black.svg", } }; site_logos['manufacturingdive'] = { domain: 'manufacturingdive', site_name: "Manufacturing Dive", alt_text: "Manufacturing Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/manufacturing_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/manufacturing_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/manufacturing_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/manufacturing_black.svg", } }; site_logos['marketingdive'] = { domain: 'marketingdive', site_name: "Marketing Dive", alt_text: "Marketing Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/marketing_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/marketing_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/marketing_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/marketing_black.svg", } }; site_logos['medtechdive'] = { domain: 'medtechdive', site_name: "MedTech Dive", alt_text: "MedTech Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/medtech_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/medtech_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/medtech_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/medtech_black.svg", } }; site_logos['mobilemarketer'] = { domain: 'mobilemarketer', site_name: "Mobile Marketer", alt_text: "Mobile Marketer logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/mobilemarketer_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/mobilemarketer_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/mobilemarketer_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/mobilemarketer_black.svg", } }; site_logos['multifamilydive'] = { domain: 'multifamilydive', site_name: "Multifamily Dive", alt_text: "Multifamily Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/multifamily_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/multifamily_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/multifamily_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/multifamily_black.svg", } }; site_logos['packagingdive'] = { domain: 'packagingdive', site_name: "Packaging Dive", alt_text: "Packaging Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/packaging_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/packaging_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/packaging_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/packaging_black.svg", } }; site_logos['paymentsdive'] = { domain: 'paymentsdive', site_name: "Payments Dive", alt_text: "Payments Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/payments_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/payments_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/payments_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/payments_black.svg", } }; site_logos['pharmavoice'] = { domain: 'pharmavoice', site_name: "PharmaVoice", alt_text: "PharmaVoice logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/pharmavoice_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/pharmavoice_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/pharmavoice_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/pharmavoice_black.svg", } }; site_logos['proformative'] = { domain: 'proformative', site_name: "Proformative", alt_text: "Proformative logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/proformative_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/proformative_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/proformative_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/proformative_black.svg", } }; site_logos['restaurantdive'] = { domain: 'restaurantdive', site_name: "Restaurant Dive", alt_text: "Restaurant Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/restaurant_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/restaurant_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/restaurant_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/restaurant_black.svg", } }; site_logos['retaildive'] = { domain: 'retaildive', site_name: "Retail Dive", alt_text: "Retail Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/retail_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/retail_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/retail_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/retail_black.svg", } }; site_logos['smartcitiesdive'] = { domain: 'smartcitiesdive', site_name: "Smart Cities Dive", alt_text: "Smart Cities Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smartcities_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smartcities_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smartcities_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smartcities_black.svg", } }; site_logos['socialmediatoday'] = { domain: 'socialmediatoday', site_name: "Social Media Today", alt_text: "Social Media Today logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smt_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smt_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smt_color.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/smt_color.svg", } }; site_logos['supplychaindive'] = { domain: 'supplychaindive', site_name: "Supply Chain Dive", alt_text: "Supply Chain Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/supplychain_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/supplychain_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/supplychain_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/supplychain_black.svg", } }; site_logos['truckingdive'] = { domain: 'truckingdive', site_name: "Trucking Dive", alt_text: "Trucking Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/trucking_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/trucking_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/trucking_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/trucking_black.svg", } }; site_logos['utilitydive'] = { domain: 'utilitydive', site_name: "Utility Dive", alt_text: "Utility Dive logo", is_current_site: true, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/utility_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/utility_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/utility_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/utility_black.svg", } }; site_logos['wastedive'] = { domain: 'wastedive', site_name: "Waste Dive", alt_text: "Waste Dive logo", is_current_site: false, white: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/waste_white.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/waste_white.svg", }, black: { png: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/waste_black.png", svg: "https://d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net/logo/publications/waste_black.svg", } }; 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https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/LK5gjWo-VJvwc8dGmiLNVcUFVQ1ha2xGLg2vCpTRz9A/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DaXR5c2NhcGVfd2l0aF9zdXN0YWluYWJsZV9idWlsZGluZ3MuanBn.webp 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 40em ) 25vw, 100vw" alt="A cityscape with sustainable buildings that include solar panels, wind turbines and green roofs" loading="lazy" > </a> <figcaption> <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution">Eoneren via Getty Images</div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-9" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/usgbc-tool-aims-to-drive-sustainability-across-building-portfolios/733344/" class="analytics 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t-dash-feed-item-topic">Generation</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-12" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-12" href="/news/cost-effective-transmission-planning-naruc-maine-puc-iso-ne/732895/"> <img class="" src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/c3gvYdtZGgAh6Vog-WCxQP8BeH3bBFejzU0sFyIx79I/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzU4MTQ1NzA2LmpwZw==.webp" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/hnkx_gsleXj-CfXVvegi0ttiTlxWkj7Yr8MGsoIHfdM/g:ce/rs:fill:300:169:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzU4MTQ1NzA2LmpwZw==.webp 300w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/UQHY--BVk1C6n29shbEk8Z_GWI_WcWsYyDYDwUz_1Pk/g:ce/rs:fill:600:338:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzU4MTQ1NzA2LmpwZw==.webp 600w, 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https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/xtikrhENoLt9nOTm0EB0kSMQAamTbDkwWrFJxe92Z_M/g:ce/rs:fill:600:338:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS93cmlnaHQucG5n.webp 600w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/4eH6tpdw-Y0NqprgsaWKG8Gyp318tWE1_C2d6BsLRJA/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS93cmlnaHQucG5n.webp 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 40em ) 25vw, 100vw" alt="In a 2023 video posted to Linked In, Chris Wright said five terms -- climate crisis, energy transition, carbon pollution, clean energy, and dirty energy -- are “both deceptive and destructive.”" loading="lazy" > </a> <figcaption> <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution"><p>Linked In/Fair use</p></div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-15" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/trump-chris-wright-liberty-doe-energy-department/733178/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-15"> Trump picks oil services CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department, alarming climate groups </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy and a donor to Trump’s campaign, said in 2023 that there is no climate crisis or ongoing energy transition.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/policy/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Regulation & Policy</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-16" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-16" href="/news/trump-burgum-interior-energy-council-blm-boem-offshore-wind/733163/"> <img class="" 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width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution">Alex Wong via Getty Images</div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-16" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/trump-burgum-interior-energy-council-blm-boem-offshore-wind/733163/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-16"> Trump taps North Dakota Gov. 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href="/news/ohio-ratepayer-occ-ferc-amazon-data-center-aes/733169/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-18"> FERC urged to shield AES Ohio customers from expected grid costs due to 1.5-GW Amazon data center </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">Language in a proposed agreement between AES Ohio and Amazon is “ambiguous,” leaving residential ratepayers without adequate protections, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel said.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/transmission-distribution/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Transmission & Distribution</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-19" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-19" href="/news/oklo-reactor-pipeline-swells-to-2-gigawattsw-as-demonstration-project-advances/733214/"> <img class="" 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src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution">Permission granted by Oklo</div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-19" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/oklo-reactor-pipeline-swells-to-2-gigawattsw-as-demonstration-project-advances/733214/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-19"> Oklo reactor pipeline swells to 2.1 GW as demonstration project advances </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">The advanced reactor company has completed key milestones for its first planned deployment and added up to 750 MW in potential future orders, CEO Jacob DeWitte said on Oklo’s Q3 2024 earnings call.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/Generation/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Generation</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-20" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-20" href="/news/massachusetts-clean-energy-legislation-offshore-wind-grid-siting-ev/733192/"> <img class="" src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/eiFZypM6l6di74h5O2z5nmtZdeUL2DDKTW7TwkZzbQE/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzUwMzg0MjUyLmpwZw==.webp" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/jXKyroWEtvo_MYxRNCieLSV-U-2XNMd9ysCfPoMo2AE/g:ce/rs:fill:300:169:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzUwMzg0MjUyLmpwZw==.webp 300w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/szGKZ4tFrwoQgDh9VMPqf-uiaGo-u3z5-hWXolg6Ko0/g:ce/rs:fill:600:338:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzUwMzg0MjUyLmpwZw==.webp 600w, 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class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution">Chimperil59 via Getty Images</div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-22" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/natural-gas-supply-a-bulk-power-reliability-risk-NERC-NGSA/733030/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-22"> Natural gas supply is a bulk power reliability risk this winter: NERC </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">Gas producers have taken “a multitude of proactive measures to prepare for winter weather," Natural Gas Supply Association CEO Dena Wiggins said.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/Generation/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Generation</a> </div> </div> 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spur 29 GW of renewables </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission agreed the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue transmission projects should be built by incumbent utilities without cost caps.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/transmission-distribution/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Transmission & Distribution</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-24" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-24" href="/news/local-decarbonization-energy-efficiency-doe-grants/733076/"> <img class="" src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/ozugjKTOa1QZl1pRhec1gasw6Bqfl3cGu9iZjW9MyKI/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9ET0VfZmFjYWRlXy1fV2FzaGluZ3Rvbl9EQy5qcGc=.webp" width="1200" height="675" 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class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-24" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/local-decarbonization-energy-efficiency-doe-grants/733076/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-24"> Local decarbonization, energy efficiency projects get over $17M from DOE </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">The “highly flexible” grant program allows communities to pursue a broad range of projects, from home energy efficiency rebate programs to workforce training initiatives, according to the Department of Energy.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/demand-response/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Load Management, Efficiency & Demand Response</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-25" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-25" href="/news/cop29-negotiators-approve-article-6-4-establish-global-carbon-market-standards/733066/"> <img class="" src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/i0YQLiU6bZds3ble6jcHK1Io3NMBFAmt4hjdAJ75BXU/g:nowe:0:0/c:1024:578/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTg0MzE0NTQwLmpwZw==.webp" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/BPQkrSND8KeqSU-szlyhvKVbewHprm6NtcGW9VtZoaU/g:nowe:0:0/c:1024:578/rs:fill:300:169:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTg0MzE0NTQwLmpwZw==.webp 300w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/QzxDt58nzHBVNr-LrchXCzb_v2CwtNkFb3g3XXfPeMY/g:nowe:0:0/c:1024:578/rs:fill:600:338:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMTg0MzE0NTQwLmpwZw==.webp 600w, 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t-dash-feed-item-25"> COP29 negotiators approve Article 6.4, establish standards for global carbon market </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">The approval of the standards was called a “critical step” toward future climate negotiations at COP29 by the summit’s lead negotiator, Yalchin Rafiyev.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/policy/" class="topic-tag analytics t-dash-feed-item-topic">Regulation & Policy</a> </div> </div> </li> <li class="row feed__item"> <div class="medium-4 columns "> <figure class="feed__image-container"> <a class="feed__image analytics t-dash-feed-item-26" aria-labelledby="feed-item-title-26" href="/news/generative-ai-deployment-at-diablo-canyon-is-a-first-for-us-nuclear-power-s/732953/"> <img class="" src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/0RI5Zg8OrcIcyDUkyxVEVtoVkYtmbMfEXgVn8AAqEVU/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9EaWFibG9fQ2FueW9uX051Y2xlYXJfUG93ZXJfUGxhbnQuanBn.webp" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/ntHzN8KeMLs8U2cHUx86xAAEtuGdW3cD63a3lVJzSgs/g:ce/rs:fill:300:169:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9EaWFibG9fQ2FueW9uX051Y2xlYXJfUG93ZXJfUGxhbnQuanBn.webp 300w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Np-rzwdz6IXNIs0bg1Z_1V8tjzYm3SrQrklnm4rULDY/g:ce/rs:fill:600:338:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9EaWFibG9fQ2FueW9uX051Y2xlYXJfUG93ZXJfUGxhbnQuanBn.webp 600w, https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/0RI5Zg8OrcIcyDUkyxVEVtoVkYtmbMfEXgVn8AAqEVU/g:ce/rs:fill:1200:675:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9EaWFibG9fQ2FueW9uX051Y2xlYXJfUG93ZXJfUGxhbnQuanBn.webp 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 40em ) 25vw, 100vw" alt="Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant" loading="lazy" > </a> <figcaption> <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="0"> <div class="feed__attribution">"<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diablo_Canyon_Nuclear_Power_Plant.jpg" target="_blank">Diablo Canyon Family Open House</a>" by Tracey Adams is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/" target="_blank">CC BY 2.0</a></div>  <img class="feed__attribution-icon" src="/static/images/info-icon.png?234917240220" width="16" height="16" alt="Image attribution tooltip" tabindex="-1"> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="medium-8 columns "> <h3 id="feed-item-title-26" class="feed__title feed__title--display"> <a href="/news/generative-ai-deployment-at-diablo-canyon-is-a-first-for-us-nuclear-power-s/732953/" class="analytics t-dash-feed-item-26"> Generative AI deployment at Diablo Canyon is a first for US nuclear power sector: PG&E </a> </h3> <p class="feed__description">The NVIDIA-supported search and data retrieval application is the start of a series of AI-powered solutions vendor Atomic Canyon aims to deploy across the nuclear industry, CEO and co-founder Trey Lauderdale said.</p> <div> <a href="/topic/Generation/" 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