XTC New Energy Materials to build lithium battery production facility in China by Kali Persall | Sep 16, 2021 China's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer XTC New Energy Materials is planning to build a new production facility for lithium battery materials in the Sichuan province, according to various news sources.
AI solution for infra maintenance wins GI Hub competition by Released | Sep 16, 2021 The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub) has announced Canadian startup IRIS as the winner of its annual competition, InfraChallenge.
The potential for partnership: The Biden infrastructure bill opens the door to new opportunities for private participation in infrastructure by Drew Campbell | Aug 25, 2021 In the Biden era, and the Obama era before that, making the case for an expanded government role in America’s capitalist economy has been a priority. President Obama’s quip “you didn’t build that”, referencing how business and the private sector piggyback off of government investments in infrastructure, education and research, struck both a chord and a nerve and got to the heart of one of the country’s fundamental debates — what are the appropriate roles of government and private enterprise?
PSERS expects 25% net return on investments in past year by Kali Persall | Aug 6, 2021 The Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is estimated to have a preliminary net investment return of more than 25 percent for the 2020–2021 fiscal year, according to Jason Davis, PSERS trustee and chair of the board’s investment committee.
Uniper to begin closing coal-fired plant ahead of schedule by Kali Persall | Aug 5, 2021 Uniper is planning to close one of the four 500-megawatt units of the Ratcliffe hard coal-fired power plant as early as the end of September 2022 — two years ahead of schedule.
Enable Energy Inc. becomes BayWa r.e. Power Solutions by Released | Jul 22, 2021 BayWa r.e. has formally launched BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, the new brand identity for the former Enable Energy Inc., which BayWa r.e. acquired in September 2020.
New Jersey loses challenge against state-owned land for $1b pipeline by Andrea Zander | Jun 30, 2021 The $1 billion PennEast pipeline project by PennEast Pipeline Co. may proceed after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Third Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2018 ruling that project developers couldn't seize New Jersey–owned land for the pipeline.
U.S. Conference of Mayors urges federal leaders to drill down on climate change, infrastructure by Kali Persall | Jun 25, 2021 The U.S. Conference of Mayors has called on leaders to continue investing federal resources in America’s infrastructure, following the release of a new bipartisan infrastructure framework by President Biden.
Oracle to switch global operations to 100% renewable-energy by Kali Persall | Jun 24, 2021 Oracle has pledged to power its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025.
San Diego International Airport switches to 100% renewable energy by Kali Persall | Jun 23, 2021 San Diego Community Power (SDCP) has been chosen to provide 100 percent renewable, carbon-free energy to San Diego International Airport, which was the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the United States in 2019.
Colony Capital and Digital Colony rebrand to DigitalBridge by Released | Jun 8, 2021 Colony Capital has announced a corporate rebranding of the company to DigitalBridge, effective June 22. Digital Colony, the company’s digital infrastructure investment platform, will also change to operate under the DigitalBridge brand.
CalSTRS revamps ExxonMobil’s board by Kali Persall | May 27, 2021 At least two directors nominated by Engine No. 1, an investment firm purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact through active ownership, and supported by the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), were elected by shareholders to the ExxonMobil board at its annual shareholder meeting.
Instar Asset Management rebrands as manager of essential infrastructure funds by Kali Persall | May 26, 2021 Toronto-based Instar Asset Management Inc. has been rebranded as manager of the InstarAGF Essential Infrastructure Fund I and II.
IREI : LIVE | Life Sciences — Real estate experts discuss life sciences sector by Andrea Zander | May 18, 2021 Institutional Real Estate, Inc., hosted its IREI: Live webinar series on May 18, focusing on life sciences opportunities.
Ohio’s Infrastructure receives C- rating, surpassing national average by Kali Persall | Apr 2, 2021 The Ohio Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2021 report card for Ohio’s Infrastructure, giving 16 categories of infrastructure an overall grade of C-.
Succeeding in business with Biden: Getting meetings right by Michael Likosky | Mar 22, 2021 This is the seventh installment of a weekly column devoted to the nuts and bolts of successfully doing business with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Succeeding in business with Biden: how to get a seat at the table by Michael Likosky | Mar 15, 2021 This is the sixth installment of a weekly column devoted to the nuts and bolts of successfully doing business with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Succeeding in business with Biden: taking charge of projects by Michael Likosky | Mar 8, 2021 This is the fifth installment of a weekly column devoted to the nuts and bolts of successfully doing business with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Succeeding in business with Biden: Overcoming challenges by Michael Likosky | Feb 22, 2021 This is the third installment of a weekly column devoted to the nuts and bolts of successfully doing business with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Duke Energy cautions power outages from approaching winter storm in the Carolinas by Released | Feb 18, 2021 Duke Energy has projected that the hazardous wintry precipitation and high winds from the approaching winter storm could cause nearly 1 million power outages — some lasting several days — beginning Feb. 18 in North Carolina and South Carolina, based on the storm’s current forecasted track.
New U.S. transportation secretary urges ‘imaginative, bold, forward thinking’ in infra buildout by Kali Persall | Feb 3, 2021 Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and former Democratic presidential candidate, was sworn in on Feb. 3 as U.S. transportation secretary.
Shareholders call for change at ExxonMobil by Kali Persall | Feb 3, 2021 ExxonMobil has drawn criticism from shareholders such as the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), in light of the oil and gas giant’s recent reported loss of $22 billion.
Succeeding in business with Biden by Michael Likosky | Feb 1, 2021 The election of President Joe Biden has touched off excitement, anticipation and advocacy tied to the large-scale federal infrastructure program on the way. However, this article, which is the first installment of a weekly column, has a very different focus.
Groups launch the world’s first specialist ESG-filtered listed infrastructure index by Released | Jan 27, 2021 The Global Listed Infrastructure Organization (GLIO), the representative body for the listed infrastructure asset class; GRESB, the ESG assessment and benchmark specialist; and Global Property Research (GPR) have launched the GLIO/GRESB ESG Index.
Cologix to open new 120MW cloud campus in Virginia by Kali Persall | Dec 16, 2020 Cologix has launched a new 120-megawatt hyperscale edge cloud campus in Ashburn, Va.