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Cambrian News
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Cambrian News
Elfyn Evans loses WRC lead as Solberg claims shock Rally Estonia win
Once more tasked with running first on the road and sweeping the loose gravel stages on Friday, Elfyn Evans also had a strong final day with co-driver Scott Martin, gaining sixth overall and finishing fourth on Super Sunday and fifth in the Power Stage to leave just one point behind the championship lead. TGR-WRT continues to lead the manufacturers' standings by 52 points.
Otago Daily Times
17-07-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
New units part of recycling service
Clutha District Council waste education officer Scott Martin and Project Bruce community development worker Stephanie Daniel drop off the first batteries in a new Phoenix recycling receptacle at the Tokomairiro Community Hub in Milton last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste. Last week, the Clutha District Council launched four free battery recycling receptacles around the district, making it only the second council in New Zealand to do so. The receptacles — installed and managed by the Phoenix Recycling Group — can be found in Milton, Tapanui and two in Balclutha. They are able to take most types of household batteries below car battery size. Council waste education officer Scott Martin said the units were part of the council's drive towards sustainable practice. "Batteries contain environmental toxins like lead, mercury and cadmium, which can leach into our soil and waterways if not disposed of properly. "By recycling your used batteries, you're not only keeping hazardous waste out of landfill — you're helping us recover valuable natural resources and protect the environment for future generations." The project was rates neutral, as it was paid for by the government's Waste Levy Fund. "This programme supports Clutha's commitment to enhanced recycling services and cleaner, safer communities. "We'd encourage all residents to take part in this free service and help protect the environment." Mr Martin said batteries were a problematic issue for councils, due to toxicity and fire risks. The Phoenix scheme had been quality-checked for safety and sustainability. It was able to take all batteries — including vapes — meaning no battery needed to enter landfill in the district. Other batteries embedded in small devices were also accepted, alongside standard household batteries of lithium ion (Li-ion), nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) type. Larger batteries should still be taken to the Mt Cooee Landfill in Balclutha for proper disposal, he said. The move was part of a wider council programme eventually to eliminate all unnecessary landfill locally. Further details can be found on the council's website.
Associated Press
04-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Net Zero Now Clears Key Milestone on 320-Acre Energy Campus, Accelerating Alberta's Low-Carbon Data Center Infrastructure Build Out
CALGARY, AB, July 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Net Zero Now Ltd. ('Net Zero') is pleased to announce the completion of environmental studies on its first energy campus in Alberta, a 320-acre site specifically selected to meet the infrastructure requirements and locational preferences of both electricity generation and data centers. With data centers applying for 16,229MW of load capacity from the electricity grid in Alberta, and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) imposing an interim large load connection limit of 1,200MW, Net Zero's energy campus is solving the most critical constraint in Canada's fastest-growing data center market: access to electricity where data centers want to operate. 'As the AESO's large-load interconnection queue grew exponentially, we recognized the need for a fundamentally different approach to powering these large loads,' said Scott Martin, Head of Energy at Net Zero. 'We're giving hyperscale operators the ability to directly connect through a co-located energy campus, or contract with our energy campus virtually through the electricity grid in order to bring their own generation online and serve a pre-existing site.' The 320-acre energy campus provides a speed-to-market and low-cost electricity supply solution that includes 400MW of base load electricity generation, power quality services, backup supply, and an accompanying data center campus, the renderings of which are pictured above. In addition to the focus on achieving a net zero carbon emission electricity supply, Net Zero will deploy net zero building techniques to reduce the embodied and operational carbon footprint of its data center structures which include: advanced insulation systems, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient construction practices. 'While Alberta is not currently ranked as a top-tier global data center market, we expect that will change in the near future as investors and operators look at the favourable electricity cost, tax environment, and foreign exchange rate that comes with doing business in Alberta,' said Logan Downing, Head of Carbon Strategy at Net Zero. 'Many data center operators are reluctant to enter a new market due to a lack of electricity supply, local contacts, or regulatory experience. We provide fully-permitted construction-ready energy campuses that enable speed-to-market, low-cost electricity supply, and a best-in-class carbon intensity to accelerate Alberta's position in the rapidly growing AI industry.' Net Zero's energy campuses will bring more electricity supply online to help keep electricity costs low for all Albertans and Alberta-based businesses, while also contributing new property tax revenue and jobs to the communities. Net Zero is pleased to see how the Alberta government has positioned itself as an attractive location for data centers by creating a stable political environment, focusing on reducing red tape, and creating pathways to establish meaningful connections with the communities and First Nations. As a result, Net Zero is also evaluating additional strategic sites across Alberta to meet the growing electricity demand from data center operators. About Net Zero Now Ltd. Net Zero Now is building the infrastructure backbone of Canada's digital future. Our energy campuses enable the co-location of electricity generation and compute load, accelerating access to shovel-ready projects with low-cost electricity and net zero carbon emissions at strategic locations in Alberta. SOURCE Net Zero Now Ltd
Cision Canada
04-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Net Zero Now Clears Key Milestone on 320-Acre Energy Campus, Accelerating Alberta's Low-Carbon Data Center Infrastructure Build Out
CALGARY, AB, July 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Net Zero Now Ltd. ("Net Zero") is pleased to announce the completion of environmental studies on its first energy campus in Alberta, a 320-acre site specifically selected to meet the infrastructure requirements and locational preferences of both electricity generation and data centers. With data centers applying for 16,229MW of load capacity from the electricity grid in Alberta, and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) imposing an interim large load connection limit of 1,200MW, Net Zero's energy campus is solving the most critical constraint in Canada's fastest-growing data center market: access to electricity where data centers want to operate. "As the AESO's large-load interconnection queue grew exponentially, we recognized the need for a fundamentally different approach to powering these large loads," said Scott Martin, Head of Energy at Net Zero. "We're giving hyperscale operators the ability to directly connect through a co-located energy campus, or contract with our energy campus virtually through the electricity grid in order to bring their own generation online and serve a pre-existing site." The 320-acre energy campus provides a speed-to-market and low-cost electricity supply solution that includes 400MW of base load electricity generation, power quality services, backup supply, and an accompanying data center campus, the renderings of which are pictured above. In addition to the focus on achieving a net zero carbon emission electricity supply, Net Zero will deploy net zero building techniques to reduce the embodied and operational carbon footprint of its data center structures which include: advanced insulation systems, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient construction practices. "While Alberta is not currently ranked as a top-tier global data center market, we expect that will change in the near future as investors and operators look at the favourable electricity cost, tax environment, and foreign exchange rate that comes with doing business in Alberta," said Logan Downing, Head of Carbon Strategy at Net Zero. "Many data center operators are reluctant to enter a new market due to a lack of electricity supply, local contacts, or regulatory experience. We provide fully-permitted construction-ready energy campuses that enable speed-to-market, low-cost electricity supply, and a best-in-class carbon intensity to accelerate Alberta's position in the rapidly growing AI industry." Net Zero's energy campuses will bring more electricity supply online to help keep electricity costs low for all Albertans and Alberta-based businesses, while also contributing new property tax revenue and jobs to the communities. Net Zero is pleased to see how the Alberta government has positioned itself as an attractive location for data centers by creating a stable political environment, focusing on reducing red tape, and creating pathways to establish meaningful connections with the communities and First Nations. As a result, Net Zero is also evaluating additional strategic sites across Alberta to meet the growing electricity demand from data center operators. Net Zero Now is building the infrastructure backbone of Canada's digital future. Our energy campuses enable the co-location of electricity generation and compute load, accelerating access to shovel-ready projects with low-cost electricity and net zero carbon emissions at strategic locations in Alberta.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Local police, lawmakers host license plate replacement event
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– An upcoming Lancaster County event will allow Pennsylvanians to replace their damaged license plates for free. On May 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Quarryville Borough Police Department will host a PennDOT damaged license plate replacement event in collaboration with state Representative Bryan Cutler (R-100) and state Senator Scott Martin (R-13). Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The free event will take place at the Quarryville Borough Police Department station at 300 Saint Catherine Street, police said. Police said officers will inspect license plates and assist in preparing a required PennDOT document to have a plate replaced. Interested parties can register by calling Quarryville Borough Police at 717-397-1309. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
