Willow Kennedy

5 days ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Willow Kennedy

ArcelorMittal Abandons Major Decarbonization Projects in Germany Amid Market Uncertainty Photo Credit: AI Generated Image Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 4:00 pm ArcelorMittal Europe has announced that it will not move forward with its Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) installations at its German flat steelmaking operations. The company formally notified the German Federal Government that it cannot meet the construction deadline tied to its financial support...

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Willow Kennedy

Photo Credit: NOVASPARK ENERGY Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 4:00 pm NovaSpark Energy, a Louisiana- and Texas-based startup, has secured an undisclosed investment from Boot64 Ventures to accelerate the deployment of its patented mobile hydrogen systems. These systems can generate hydrogen fuel and electric power directly from atmospheric humidity—without requiring access to liquid water or fossil-based logistics. The solution is already in use by U.S. defense agencies and aims to expand into...

2 weeks ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Willow Kennedy

In a decisive step toward modernizing the state’s clean energy infrastructure, the New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted unanimously (12-0) on June 9, 2025, to advance a bill that would establish an automated permitting platform for residential solar installations. Previously passed by the State Assembly on May 22 in a sweeping 78-0 vote, the legislation—A5264—is a key component of New Jersey’s broader strategy to reach 100% clean energy by 2035.

3 weeks ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Willow Kennedy

Hudson’s waterfront redevelopment has long been a complex battle of industrial legacy versus urban renewal. At the heart of the current debate is the deep-water port operated by A. Colarusso & Sons—a focal point in the city’s evolving regulatory framework for waterfront usage. Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson recently voiced support for new conditions on the company's conditional use permit, signaling a shift toward stronger governance of industrial activity along the riverfront.

1 month ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Willow Kennedy

Photo Credit: Supergas Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:00 pm The global aerosol and specialty chemicals industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by energy efficiency demands, environmental regulations, and sustainable innovation. In a move that reflects this shift, Micron Aerosols has partnered with Supergas to integrate industrial LPG bullets, modernizing its energy infrastructure for safer, cleaner production. Krishna Maniyar, Director, Micron Aerosols: "Innovation isn’t just...