| Global OTEC and Makai Ocean Engineering Sign MoU for Heat Exchanger Technology  In a positive development for the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) industry, Global OTEC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Makai Ocean Engineering (Makai), under which Makai will supply its proprietary Thin Foil Heat Exchanger (TFHX) technology for integration into Global OTEC’s most recent solution, the OTEC Power Module®. |  Maryland Investing $17 Million to Improve Energy Efficiency in Public Schools Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant new investments to enhance energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy projects for public schools across the state. Through the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, the agency will direct $17 million to 30 projects in 11 school districts to advance large-scale electrification and install solar energy systems. |  DSD and Baker Electric Complete Solar + Storage Project for Frontwave Arena DSD Renewables (DSD) and Baker Electric have completed a 797.07 kW solar installation paired with 1,146.88 kWh of battery energy storage for Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Frontwave Arena serves as the home of the professional indoor soccer team, the San Diego Sockers, and the NBA G League professional basketball team, the San Diego Clippers. | Biofuels | EPA’S Proposed Biofuel Targets Could Stall Industry Growth And Drive Up Prices  A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations, could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel industry and lead to higher costs for consumers. | Biomass | Ontario Investing $6.2 Million to Protect Forest Sector Jobs in Northwestern Ontario  The Government of Ontario is investing over $6.2 million in research, innovation and modernization projects in Northwestern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will boost Ontario’s forest sector’s competitive advantage by creating new jobs, increasing productivity and opening up opportunities for new revenue streams in new markets for underused wood and mill by-products, known as forest biomass. | Electric/Hybrid Hydrogen Ocean Energy | Japan Certifies Proteus 1.1MW Tidal Turbine, Exporting Power to National Grid  Proteus Marine Renewables’ 1.1MW tidal turbine, the AR1100, has officially received certification from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the national authority responsible for regulating energy infrastructure and technology. The certification confirms the system meets Japan’s regulatory standards for power generation, marking another important step forward for tidal energy in the country. The turbine is now successfully exporting power to the national grid. | Panorama How to Prepare Your Carbon Data for CBAM Compliance Wind EIFO Provides £500 Million Project Finance Guarantee for East Anglia Three Wind Farm North Star Signs Mega Ship Deal with RWE Agenda International Forum on Pumped Storage Hydropower Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Conference 2025 |
