EDF Energy Transition

A recent E&E News story from Shelby Webb dives into the effort from small oil and gas producers to repeal recent methane emissions standards. This includes the Waste Emissions Charge — a commonsense tool to help #CutMethane — that holds polluters to their share of emissions and is based on reduction goals set by leading oil and gas producers themselves. Environmental Defense Fund's Mark S. Brownstein spoke to why the rule is fair, necessary, and the exact kind of forward-thinking approach that must stay in place if U.S. producers want to meet cleaner global production standards. ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gBc6p4au

It has been another BIG year for electric trucks, with 15,300+ deployed so far in 2024. ?? Data shows the positive trend for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles continues to accelerate — up nearly 44% from just last year — and this momentum shows no sign of slowing down. With electrification more accessible than ever, fleets of all sizes, from large to small, are joining the effort in the transition to zero-emission trucks. Our new blog shares more findings on the fast-growing shift ?? https://lnkd.in/dWC4JJiu

We are excited to announce the release of a new research piece that builds on the insights from our high integrity SAF handbook published two years ago, offering a clear roadmap to clean up aviation and achieve both near- and long-term decarbonization goals. Take a look at the press release here: https://lnkd.in/d-8wr2AE You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dZYngBF6 THANKS!

Hundreds of community advocates, energy industry leaders, state officials and staff are gathering for the final day of the Texas Energy Summit! I had the great chance to talk about supporting a robust medium- and heavy-duty Texas charging network during a panel yesterday, and have learned a lot more on Texas' grid future, workforce development, and how we can keep investments movingin the state.

We're ramping up for our Winter 2025 Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator, with 11 confirmed participants and counting! This group of businesses, city and county governments, and state agencies will be meeting once weekly for 12 weeks starting in January, and will be collaborating together and with experts to build actionable fleet decarbonization plans for their organizations. If you think you might be interested in joining, we'd love to tell you more. Join us at one of our upcoming informational webinar this Thursday, Nov. 21 or on Thursday, Dec. 5. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g3Stqtkp

On #TransportDay @COP29 Azerbaijan, I'm delighted to share a new EDF techno-economic study that demonstrates how - under a combination of factors - enhancing cross-sectoral synergies can massively reduce the costs of PtL e-SAF production AND the power sectors' energy transition. This report cannot be more timely, given the backdrop of urgent calls for more integrated systems planning and "bankable" implementation strategies to ensure sustainable decarbonization pathways for the transport sectors. ? According to EDF’s grid optimization model -> there will be sufficient surplus renewable electricity to meet or exceed U.S. jet fuel demand in 2050, up to 64% more than necessary to fulfill the national long-term 100% SAF goal... -> the 2030 capacity of surplus renewable electricity in the U.S. Midwest alone, when combined with already available waste CO2 from industrial fermentation plants, could become enough e-SAF at competitive prices to surpass the 3-billion-gallon SAF Grand Challenge’s near-term milestone. Read the PR with key highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dgqcHun4 Read the full report here: https://www.edf.org/Z6Et! Environmental Defense Fund Pedro Piris-Cabezas Ph.D. Glenda Chen Oleg Lugovoy Anna Stratton Erica Fick Mark S. Brownstein Derek Walker

?? ?? NEW Environmental Defense Fund research highlights a groundbreaking climate and economic opportunity on #COP29's #TransportDay: "By marrying CO2 waste from local ethanol plants with surplus renewable energy, the U.S. has the potential to produce some of the cheapest, most sustainable aviation fuels on the market, while growing the country’s economy, meeting climate goals and accelerating the energy transition," EDF's Pedro Piris-Cabezas Ph.D. said. More on this critical opportunity for the U.S. to lead with sustainable aviation fuels ?? https://www.edf.org/Z6Ev

?? Congratulations to Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) Executive Vice President Hiroyuki Mori on his #TIME100 Climate award! The CLEAN initiative, which expanded last month to include all major Japanese utilities and energy companies, is a game-changer for #CutMethane action. As a major importer, Japan can drive significant action globally. https://lnkd.in/g52vDid6

Environmental Defense Fund's Phillip Martin will spotlight the future of truck electrification at the Texas Energy Summit ???? Join industry experts TOMORROW at 10:55 AM CT. Key topics include: ? Public-private partnerships for sustainable mobility ? Charging infrastructure for fleets ? Driving adoption of zero-emission vehicles Full program here ?? https://lnkd.in/g4Ypi8hX

Methane was a hot topic at #COP29 week 1 ?? — and rightfully so. Acting to #CutMethane emissions from the oil and gas industry is the fastest, most cost-effective way to slow climate warming, which is why Environmental Defense Fund experts were on the ground in Azerbaijan last week highlighting this crucial opportunity. Industry has made a long list of commitments pledging to slash emissions, but meaningful action to #CutMethane is where the value is. Holding oil and gas companies to their promises will be essential for any climate progress. Using data from a new generation of satellites including MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper — both of which just released new data — and other technologies, will track and measure the real-world results ??? https://lnkd.in/eVURJNid