Staff recommended banning open‑loop evaporative cooling and requiring closed‑loop or equivalent systems approved by the city engineer; staff proposed a working water cap (~5,000 cubic feet/month), metering and annual reporting for large centers, and possible penalties for exceedances.

The presenter defines photovoltaic electrical work as NEC-covered electrical work and says approved PVI registrations will be valid through the end of 2029 prior to renewal.

Staff proposed a maximum 30-megawatt cap to exclude hyperscale centers, an 80% renewable-energy requirement (verified by utilities or certificates), and a prohibition on evaporative cooling; the limits would work with tiered permitting by size.

A concrete tower in China's Jiangsu province that stores wind power by hoisting heavy blocks is going viral again, nearly three years after it was hooked up to the grid.

Mark Nattel of DOE detailed federal reactor pilot programs, fuel‑line pilot initiatives, Launchpad and funding for domestic enrichment and advanced reactor demonstrations that the department says have moved multiple prototypes toward criticality and commercialization.

Staff and a vendor described a program to replace aging residential water meters and move to a cell-based telemetry system that staff said would cut rereads and reduce recurring maintenance costs; staff asked council to select a financing mechanism (staff recommended a collateralized lease through U.S. Bancorp).

Local installers described modern heat‑pump mechanics, performance in cold weather, ducted versus ductless options, and maintenance basics, saying newer systems run efficiently at low temperatures and avoid combustion risks tied to gas appliances.

After a technical presentation and Q&A, the Falmouth Board of Health voted to send a letter to DEP supporting a local pilot of Fuji Clean CEN units with a wood‑chip polishing filter, authorizing monitoring and site identification for up to 15 homes.

Council adopted Resolution 26‑50 authorizing the mayor to sign a letter of support for Black Mesa Advanced Fission LLC's application to the Wyoming Energy Authority (Energy Dominance Fund) after company founders described a portable fission generator and projected local jobs and economic benefits.

Company presenters told local officials and attendees that Bosch's Roseville-area facility in Rolls Royce has produced silicon-carbide power devices for electric vehicles for nearly three years and will make chips "thin as a human hair," which the company said improves vehicle range.

Staff proposed that large-load data centers either connect to recycled water or use low-water cooling (closed-loop or air-cooled); staff said open-loop systems using potable water would be banned and projects must fund connection improvements.

Nestl'e said it plans to install a wet-scrubber heat-exchanger and advanced process controls on dryer exhaust at its Mechanicsburg dry facility; the company reported modeled reductions of about 7,200 tons CO2 and a 33.4% emissions cut at the site.

BATU KAWAN, Oct 8 (Bernama) — TANAKA MEP Refinery Sdn Bhd broke ground on its RM70 million precious metal refining facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park here today. It will be Malaysia’s first 4N precious metal refining factory when completed, and will produce precious metals at a high purity level of 99.99 per cent, strengthening Malaysia’s capabilities in advanced refining technology. TANAKA MEP Refinery is a joint venture between Japan-based TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies Co Ltd and Malaysia-based MEP Enviro Technology Sdn Bhd. At the groundbreaking ceremony today, MEP Enviro Technology director Sean Ong said: “Through this partnership, we aim […]

A commissioner reported there are 42 turbines in the water and spinning; component delivery slowdowns may push some deliveries and phases from early 2027 into spring 2028, though the project overall remains on track, staff said.

by Hannah Brown — Euronews

Brian Turner of Advanced Energy United told the task force that virtual power plants (VPPs) — aggregations of batteries, smart thermostats, EVs and other DERs — can provide fast capacity and transmission relief, and he reviewed pathways for VPP participation in EDAM and EIM.

GUANGZHOU — An electric motor manufacturing technology co-developed with GAC Group has received the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, as automakers seek greater driving range by improving motor efficiency rather than relying solely on larger batteries. The award was presented to the project titled …

A statement read for Omaha Riverkeeper recommended prohibiting evaporative cooling, tightening water‑use limits, clarifying EPD/NPDES permitting, and strengthening vegetated buffers in the county's data‑center ordinance.

Plastics recycling startup MacroCycle has announced a significant partnership with Meta, which will accelerate the development of its first commercial facility. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MacroCycle has developed an innovative process for recycling plastic waste that removes contaminants, producing recycled material that is more appealing to customers. The company's technology generates 80% fewer carbon emissions compared to virgin PET plastic, a common material used in bottles, containers, and textiles. This partnership is Meta's first deal of its kind, where Meta will pay MacroCycle for the rights to the avoided emissions, allowing Meta to count these reductions toward its carbon footprint, which has been increasing due to the AI boom. The environmental attribute credits (EACs) will provide MacroCycle with a revenue stream to support the construction of its U.S. factory. MacroCycle's process involves dissolving and purifying PET from various waste streams, including textiles, which have a very low recycling rate of only 0.5%. The company's method uses solvents instead of heat, resulting in energy savings and potentially lower costs. The demonstration plant will produce 5,000 metric tons of recycled plastic annually, with future plants aiming for 50,000 metric tons per year. MacroCycle's goal is to produce recycled textiles domestically at prices competitive with overseas suppliers, addressing the decline in U.S. textile manufacturing employment, which has dropped by 85% over the past 25 years. The company is currently seeking buyers for its material, and the Meta deal is expected to facilitate future agreements with other companies. This partnership aligns with Meta's broader strategy to foster a market for low-carbon materials in its supply chain, including packaging and hardware, which could help reduce the company's overall carbon footprint as the market for such materials grows.

You probably don't think about PFAS when you pull on a waterproof jacket, open a takeaway box or cook with a non-stick pan.