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[hellofansofy]

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[copiousloverofcopia]

𖤐🜏 Prime Mover Headcanons 🜏𖤐

A very long overdue post but here are some of my personal headcanons about the enigmatic, Prime Movers.

☨ Definition:

A Prime Mover is the person chosen to carry and give birth to the Papal heirs of the Satanic Church (The Ministry). Since their creation there have been many ways that these women have been chosen. Some out for political gain, some from arrangements made by the Ministry, but others, especially in modern times (circa 1900s-) they have been chosen by the Papa himself. In most instances they can also been thought of as something akin to Papa's wife. Joined in love, rite, and Lucifer's blessing by the Prime Mover ritual.

There have times when a Papa has had more than one Prime Mover for various reasons, but this is not something seen often with the advancement of modern medicine. A change which has allowed better care and knowledge to help ensure the women survived childbirth and that the children sired make it past infancy.

Sisters of Sin are often chosen to be Prime Movers, but there has been accounts of Papas taking on those outside the church and for even Ghoulettes being given this status.

♆ Appearance:

Prime Movers are discernable from other Sisters of Sin by the horned veils which they first receive just their Prime Mover ceremonies.

Prime Movers wear a Grucifix which has been blessed by their Papa to protect them from harm. This is typically given similar to an engagement ring, meant to prove Papa's intentions. It is also symbolic as it is worn around the mid-section of the body on a rosary belt meant to signify "protection of the womb".

Prime Movers have also been known to wear Black cornettes, tips lined with precious metals and gems, as well in certain rituals and ceremonies.

There have been instances where a Prime Mover, who has conceived a child, will receive the unholy white eye like their Papa. It is a mystery as to when or why this happens. 😏

♀ Rituals:

Prime Movers are a part of most rituals and ceremonies in some way within the Abbey/Ministry but there are 3 types of rituals in which they are vital.

Prime Mover Ritual- This ritual consists of Papa and his chosen Prime Mover consummating their vows and asking Lucifer to bless them with a child. Prior to the ritual, Prime Movers are washed anew by fellow Sisters of Sin to prepare her for accepting Papa's seed. This is done similar to baptism and the large font is filled with water mixed with herbs that promote fertility. During this ceremony Prime Movers wear corpse paint similar to their Papa's. This is to "bond" them to their Papa and help Lucifer acknowledge their intentions and bless them with furthering the bloodline. The ceremony also includes the drinking of each other's blood, mixed together (like the blood of their child) and drank from a special moonstone chalice. The Papa and his Prime Mover then recite their vows before having sex, with the obvious intentions of conceiving, on the ceremonial altar.

Benedizione Della Gravidanza Ceremony- This is a blessing ceremony for the Prime Mover before the birth of her and Papa's child. This involves the congregation praying for a safe delivery and healthy baby for the couple. There is also a blessing given by each of the living Papas who bestow this by saying a prayer and painting a sigil on the Prime Mover's belly with a special mixture of oils and paint. 

Fertility Rituals- Prime Movers are present for all fertility rituals within the Abbey giving blessings and prayers to couples who wish to conceive that they may be as favored by the Dark One as she and her Papa.

⸸ Duties:

Prime Movers were of course something else before they gained Papa's love and favor. Because of this, most of them have already settled into different duties within the Abbey. Once they become Prime Mover however things can change.

Prime Movers are typically given higher positions in their chosen duties and are also expected to be part of the new sibling education and initiations.

They are more often than not mentors and allies to the siblings. Heading up counsels and taking part in decisions that affect the day to day lives of the siblings. Prime Movers also help Papa with making pivotal decisions within the Ministry. Ever heard that saying behind every good man is a great woman? Prime Movers are living examples of this.

May add more to this later but that's a good start lol 😅

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[profanepurity]

I am here to knock on your door and peer inside for any Sister Diana and Bellamy info, because this is my fave AU now. I am very greedy and wish to know more (also Secondo being a girl dad, MY HEART)

Not only is Papa Emeritus Secondo a girl dad, but Bellamy also has two very evil satanic cardinals for uncles that watch very R-rated horror movies with her when they babysit. Don't worry, Copia always fast-forwards through the really bad parts, despite Terzo saying "she already knows about that stuff". Bellamy loves horror movies (and spending time with them), but C still got her that rat plushy for when she spends the night- which she named Lumaconi.

Lol so this response got super plot-driven, which is why it took ages to finish, I’m so sorry about that! This is going to focus mostly on how Secondo met Sister Diana when he was a Cardinal under Primo’s papacy, the ‘ghuleh’ that haunts the mortuary, and baby Bellamy. I really wish I could have rendered these, but I just didn't have the time unfortunately 😞

TW: This gets spicy. There are mentions of sex and suggestive imagery, but nothing explicit. Also TONS of angst. Mentions of death and blood. 

Thank you so much for your ask. Your support means the world to me! Enjoy 🖤

Diana was taken in as an orphan by the church as a young teen. Despite her unknown family history, she quickly grew accustomed to her new home at the ministry. She met Eliza when she began training to take her official vows. Their relationship started out as mentor and mentee but grew into a friendship once Diana had taken her final vows. Despite there being a bit of an age gap, they quickly became very close. Diana would often pull some of Eliza’s darkness out of her, encouraging her to “have some fun”, while Eliza was more the voice of reason. After Primo and Eliza married, you better believe Diana’s teasing was relentless, and even more so when Eliza was made Prime Mover. Though this came to bite Diana in the ass when she started eyeing Primo’s first younger brother, much to Eliza’s delight.

Primo seemed to ascend from a Cardinal to Papa in the blink of an eye, taking Eliza as his Prime Mover and promoting Secondo to a Cardinal. Secondo was of course no less lively decades ago than he is now. His reputation among the siblings of sin and even to a few outside followers/ connections with the church was nothing short of promicuous. While he continued to appreciate the pleasures of the flesh and substance, Secondo was perhaps lesser known to be quite active within the dark arts. His nose was either in a grimoire or a porn mag, no in between. 

Diana had taken her place overseeing the mortuary of the church, having a fascination with the dead and the dark powers that collect the soul as they are taken to Hell. When Secondo happened to find himself drifting towards the art of necromancy, the mortuary was the first place he looked for “research materials”. The first night Secondo met her, Sister Diana had been sewing a newly dead sibling back together after she had embalmed them and performed the ceremonial ritual to send off their soul. This hauntingly gorgeous sister, clad in a white, bat-like Cornette, with a cold gaze that would often unsettle other siblings of sin, lifted her eyes to him, and allowed the corners of her full lips to curl in a small, but controlled smile. There was no shyness or intimidation on her face by the sight of Cardinal Emeritus II, like so many siblings often had. She moved like a ghost around her table, silent, floating like a flower petal. You could say it was Asmodeus himself who brought them together, consuming them with the delightful sin of lust. 

Diana was charmed by his demanding presence and intense stare, and her odd serenity and striking beauty enamored Secondo. It was suppose to just be a one time thing. One night turned into two, and then a month later Secondo was having her sit on his lap while sipped on scotch, her hands resting on his chest as music served as pleasant background noise for them to enjoy eachother’s bodies tol. Then they were driving with the top down through the night lit streets of LA, and he got to see her hair whip around her face, free from her habit, as they went club to club; drinking, laughing, fucking. Next thing he knew Secondo awoke one morning to a spare toothbrush in his bathroom and spare clothing having found a permanent residence in his quarters. What shocked him more so was that he didn’t seem to mind.

At first, Secondo assumed these many shared nights were what caused him to find himself coming back to her time and time again. It was only natural, to bond with someone, it had been a year at this point after all. But what he would never admit to himself, was that the long, deep conversations he would find himself sharing with her within the private walls of his quarters, late at night, made him feel connected to someone else in a way he’d never been before. No, seeing the same lust within her for both carnal explorations and for knowlege of the dark arts that he shared himself was not at all attractive to him. Waking up to her presence in his bed, wearing his shirt, sharing his warmth vulnerably, showing her trust in him despite being reserved and isolate to nearly everyone else, did not melt his heart in the slightest. 

Sister Diana challenged him as an equal intellectually. Secondo knew of Diana’s unwavering nature, her own ambitions and independence, yet she allowed him to hold her. To lead her in a dance. To keep his hand on the small of her back as they walked. She willingly submitted her body to him, as he did to her too, behdind closed doors. 

He loved the way she would look at his younger brother Cardinal Emeritus III, not with carnal desire like some of the other siblings, but she would rather toy with him and match his own advances in a playful manner. Not once did Sister Diana look at anyone else like she looked at him, and only he would ever know that.

All that being said, Secondo has never, and may never be exclusive to anyone, as monogamy was never something he was drawn to in his life. Thankfully Diana felt the same way about her own sexuality. They silently understood this between eachother, despite never actually having a real conversation about it. Still, they would sit in the library for hours as they studied together. She would come up to the quarters of the high clergymen and massage his shoulders as he finished paper work. He would come down to the morgue to bring her coffee and food when she would be working nights. There was no denying their love for eachother.

Their meetings fell into a comfortable routine. So you can image how it confused Secondo when Sister Diana wasn’t in the mortuary at the time she usually was every other day. How it started to make his brow crease when he couldn’t find her anywhere else in the church. The Cardinal found her in the very last place he chose to look for her in. Perhaps if he had gone to her room first, things would have been different. Perhaps he wouldn’d have found her lifeless body, mutilated and pale, blood already beginning to dry upon her skin and the carpet as she layed on her bedroom floor. 

I briefly mention this scene in one of my one shots, “Child of Her Grave”, but of course I’m slightly changing how it goes already lol. But anyway, the family was in shambles to say the least.

Secondo had come to Primo in a daze. He didn’t know how long he stayed by her body, completely shell-shocked at the sight until he decided to knock on his brother’s door at 2 in the morning. The unlit halls of the church disguised her blood that now stained his cheek and clothing. He simply told Primo that Sister Diana had been killed, unable to utter anything more. 

Her death occured on the same day that an incredibly important ritual needed to be performed. It had only been hours after Secondo told Papa Primo that he was now faced with having to tell his Prime Mover that her best friend had been murdured over night. 

The combination of seeing his brother struggling to process finding his lover’s body, and holding Eliza against him as sobs racked her body, was the most torturous thing Primo had ever experienced. But they were left with no time to process their grief.

The higher clergy, along with Sister Imperator, were adamant with Papa Primo that the ritual not be delayed simply because of one sibling’s funeral. But when Papa didn’t come when he was summoned for the ritual, several Bishops stormed his quarters in anger and frustration at the delay of the incredibly time-sensitive ceremony that still needed hours of prep work before dawn. Primo was considered one of the more patient Papas that was very difficult to truly anger, yet he didn’t feel an ounce of remorse as he killed one of the Bishops for daring to raise his voice while Eliza was shaking violently against his chest.

Her burial ceremony was quiet. Secondo sat by her grave afterward and refused to move. It broke Primo’s heart that he wasn’t able to attend with Eliza and his brother. He got there as soon as he could, heading straight to his cardinal. He had been aware of his relationship with Sister Diana, it had been obvious to Papa that the year they spent together has made his brother close to her, even if Secondo himself refused to admit it. He could only imagine his pain. Someone was standing over his brother- who he barely registered, thinking it was their father Nihil deciding to be present. Primo was not prepared to see the wrath of Satan in his brother’s eyes. He should have known then that Second Emeritus was planning something in his silent anguish, but Primo found a brief sense of relief knowing the Old One was with him when he couldn’t be.

The ritual had required Carinal Emeritus III and Cardinal Copia to be in attendance of course. The roles of the two satanic princes of the church had been flipped. Terzo was the one now wringing his hands and stuttering over his words. Both of them wanted to be with Secondo, but Copia sent him off before they left the offices of the higher clergymen. It was important that at least one of them was there.

Terzo felt his heart hammer in his chest as his legs carried him across the cemetery.Even when they were boys, Terzo had never seen Secondo cry. His brother was always so stoic. Secondo took everything in stride and grace, and demanded nothing but authority in every situation. But when he reached his destination, Terzo stared at a man that was just as lifeless as the bodies six feet under them. 

He was almost afraid to touch him. He didn’t want to upset his brother further, but Terzo couldn’t bring himself to leave either. The younger brother’s throat tightened and he stood rigid- but soon eased himself beside his superior dark Eminence, sitting on the painfully cold metal bench that faced her grave.

He held his breath for Secondo to snap and tell him to fuck off, he almost wanted him to, just to have a sign of normalcy from his brother. When that never came, he slipped his arms around him, and just press himself as close as he could, remaining silent. When there was still no reaction from Secondo, he laced his hand in his and squeezed.

 “Ti voglio bene...”

Terzo hated how his voice shook and cracked when he whispered it against Secondo’s shoulder. He needed to get a fucking grip- 

Weakly, Secondo finally squeezed Terzo’s hand back. Oh- Lucifer, he can’t cry. That’s all it took for Terzo to press his face against his brother’s shoulder and hug him tightly. 

Thunder raged in the distance when Terzo’s blinding white eye spotted one of Nihil’s ghouls walking over to Imperator at the top of the stairs to the church's entrance. The sight of dried blood on black fabric made violet lightning split the sky- before an explosive peal broke the silence.

To this day they still don’t know exactly which ghoul murdered her.

As soon as the moon had cast a blinding glow upon the cemetery did Seconod’s mourning cease. He has been mentally preparing to recite the words of the many grimoires he’d read with Sister Diana, realizing that the dark arts had brought them together for a specific purpose, in this moment, he would raise her from the earth. It needed to be done before the decay of her internal organs began. It was the most demanding casting Secondo had done at that point in his practice. But by the time the moon was at its peak in the sky, Diana rose from her grave, her skin sickly, bones snapping back into place and mending her body where it had been broken. Standing in a horrific sight from the hole she clawed herself out of. Her hand’s blacked and clawed, raw from scratching out of her own casket. Yet she smiled at him like the day he met her.

Now you can really imagine the family’s reaction, seeing the dead sister walking through the halls the following day of her funeral. Sister Imperator seemed especially stunned, for whatever reason. I’ll have to draw some of these reactions later lol.

Thankfully not much changed after that, as Diana kept to herself mostly, her returned presence was not immediately noticed by the rest of the church. The siblings would of course rumor that a ghost haunted the mortuary, with exposed bone and rotting flesh. None of this was true of course. Secondo only noticed she was colder to the touch now, and smelled more like the earth, but her beauty and mind were in tact. He knew why Lucifer brought them together that day with necromancy, and he was now more driven than ever to master the evil forces. 

Nonetheless, Cardinal Secondo and Sister Diana were very happy to be reunited. Bellamy was born just a little over a year after her mother’s resurrection, as physical proof of that rejoined love. 

Currently, in the timeline of this au, Bellamy is now seven years old and Second is now Papa Emeritus II. There will be more content to come with her, I know this response is getting stupidly long lol. For now, I’ll end it with this goof ass doodle of Bellamy’s dedication ceremony to Lucifer and Lilith, actually led by Papa Nihil, who shockingly volunteered to dedicate his granddaughter to the Lords of Hell at the altar. 

Primo better get a comfortable ass seat in hell for the shit he puts up with.

That’s all for now 💐🖤

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[egonspenglerishot]

@helloitssunshine

“Amore Mio, you look as beautiful as the day we met”

some Terzo x reader cos uhhhh I can :)

Warning: nothing rlly

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You were only a baby when you were given to the unholy church. Your father wasn’t able to take care of you, and didn’t want to turn to a normal church. Well I say given, he left you in a basket on the doorstep of said unholy building.

At that moment, Nihil was holding his prime movers hand as she pushed her third child out. Terzo. When one of the ghouls entered holding the basket, Nihil looked over and his heart dropped. With Terzo safe and healthy he looked at the child.

“Raise her among the ghouls, raise her to be a sibling of sin”

The poor ghoul nodded and took her to the den. The others gathered around curious and a few ghoulettes squeaked with excitement.

You were raised by ghouls, and they loved you. They taught you to sing, to play instruments like guitar and drums, they even taught you how to use magic to make you look more normal if you ever went in public.

You were five when you met Nihils second youngest son, Terzo. You were only 10 minutes older than him, but he always treated you like you were older. Whatever you said went. Neither of you realized, it was the first signs of love. You two grew up close, even when you became a sister of sin, and him Cardinal, you would always spend time together. Nihil saw how you looked at him. All gooey eyed. You loved his son.

One day Nihil summoned you to his office, for…a chat. You were worried but Terzo calmed you, saying it was probably a promotion. You chuckled at that and headed to Nihils office. What you weren’t expecting was Imperator to be there.

“Ah Seestor, I’m glad you could make it, now I am aware you are very close to Terzo no?”

You nodded your head. Terzo was your bestest friend, and crush. You’d never had a crush on anyone else. All Terzos brothers were to old or not your type. Nihil smiled and looked at Imperator.

“We give you our blessing to date him”

You froze at this but smiled. You…you could date him. After you were excused you rushed to Terzos room and knocked. The Cardinal answered the door and was greeted by a hug. He stumbled slightly but managed to keep his footing. He chuckled

“Well ragazza I wasn’t expecting this, I suppose the meeting went well”

You looked at Terzo with a blush and nodded. It was like he could read you like a book. He knew when something was wrong, he knew when something made you excited or happy. He’d spent most of his free time seeking you out and spending time with you. Not because he wanted to seduce you, not like the other sisters no no. But because he had fallen madly in love. Head over heels.

“Terzo! I have to be honest with you now…I love you…like really love you! I want to marry you”

Terzos cheeks flared up, and even through his light makeup you could see his blush. You laughed and he kissed you happily, a camera going off behind you as you turned to see Nihil running off with the Polaroid in hand.

The both of you looked at one another and burst out laughing. You snorted and held onto him, warming his heart.

Thumpthumpthumpthump

Terzo placed a gloved hand on his white suited chest. Today was the day he saw you walk down that isle, no matter what you wore, you’d look beautiful. Memories of when you two first met, your first time playing in the garden, when you fell asleep on his shoulder because you refused to leave his side while he did his Cardinal paper work.

You’d know eachother for most of your life. As he turned to see you walk down the isle he had to stop the tears. You were…elegant. Beautiful. Amazing. Sure the sisters of sin were gawping at him for his white suit embroidered with gold, but nothing compared to you.

The rose he held in his hand was shaking slightly. Primo kissed your knuckles as he’d walked you down the isle. You took Terzos hands and he lifted your silk black veil revealing your makeup. He was in awe, you were so beautiful, so…perfect.

He gave you the rose after vows were swapped and rings were put on each others fingers. He dipped you away from the audience and kissed you passionately. Once you were brought back up you giggled at his slightly smudged lip, mixed with your own purple lipstick. He smiled and caressed your cheek. Though it was your real wedding it felt like something from a music video. Carefully practiced.

Later at the after party Cardinal Copia came over and congratulated you two, giving you both a gift, it was a week away to a beach resort. You hugged him and thanked him. Copia was a good person, and you prayed to Satanas that he’d find someone soon.

Though some of the sisters shot you glares and muttered things about your dress, which caused you to shrink back, Terzo at first assumed you were cold and draped his jacket over you, which gave you an excuse to hide. He realized this and took you out to the quieter gardens.

“Ragazza? What’s wrong.”

You looked at him before looking down embarrassed. It was silly you thought this way. Shaking your head you clutched his jacket like a lifeline.

“Doesn’t matter”

Terzo held your chins and tilted your head up. He made you look at him, a look in those mismatched eyes that made your heart flutter.

“Amore mio your just as beautiful as they day we met”

Fin

#the band ghost fanfiction #the band ghost fic #papa emeritus x reader #the band ghost #papa emeritus iii x reader #fluff #yk terzo bein soft boi #Fanart is fUcKiN amazing

[ghulehthezombiequeen]

Give me the Meliora lore drop, I love people's OCs ahhhhh

I GOTCHU !!! sflr i had to use my computer for this one

Meliora - Ghost (band) OC

Full Name : Meliora Rachele de Rose

Nicknames : Mel, Mellie 

Age : 26

Birthday : August 21

Gender and pronouns : female, she/her 

Height : 5'6"

Position : assistant/secretary for Papa Emeritus III, previously a sister of sin 

Likes : Organizing, cooking, baking, walking in the gardens at night, horror films

Dislikes : Insects

Lore : Raised in the Ministry, the de Roses take pride in their youngest daughter, Meliora, a bold, confident, and flirty gal. She has the third most Employee of the Month awards, as she is a perfectionist and the muse for Papa Emeritus III’s album in the Ghost project.

Her older sister Leah had left the church when Meliora was two days old due to jealousy of her parents' name choice for her. The de Roses cut all ties with her and now introduce Meliora as an only child to newcomers.

When Meliora was seventeen, she was brought into the convent and trained for accounting, but she also pursued photography and editing at the same time. Her hard work caught the attention of the young Cardinal Terzo, causing him to pull her aside from sisterhood and promote her to be his secretary. They clicked almost instantly and started dating in secret. However, the secret got out due to Cardinal Copia walking in on them making out in a broom closet.

Meliora was demoted back to being a regular sister of sin and forced to break up with Terzo, yet when he got elevated to Papacy, he promoted her again to be his assistant. Though they haven’t put a label on their relationship, most assume they are just friends due to Terzo's tendency to flirt with every person he sees, but rumors spring up every now and again that they are dating and have even talked of marriage/Meliora becoming his Prime Mover.

Nevertheless, Meliora writes the rumors off as untrue and dedicates her time to helping Papa III, no matter what.

Some other cool facts/headcanons : in my last drawing, Meliora's green and black outfit was a nod to Sister Imperator's outfit in Kiss the Go-Goat/MOAC music videos, indicating that Meliora does have Imperator's approval. However, Imperator sees a lot of her past self in Meliora, a past that she would rather forget.

Another reason why Terzo was demoted: Meliora started to (unknowingly) build up a god complex like Terzo, and Imperator wouldn't stand for it. But she couldn't let go of Meliora entirely as she was very hard working and contributed a lot to the Ministry as a Clergy member.

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that's all i have for now! i'm hoping to add more in the future tho

thanks for reading and i hope u love her as much as i do <33

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[stressghoul]

I think the MOAC LV takes place mere minutes after the Kiss The Go-Goat incident. But why is she happy and not angry? She's plotting the ultimate Nihil heartbreak, the murder of his sons. Maybe it's because Nihil is desperate to get her back that she has such a high stature in the Clergy, maybe she blackmailed him or persuaded him to give her a promotion so she isn't just Nihil's prime mover anymore. Getting cheated on unlocked the gates of power for her.

the title screen of the video has written “chapter 8 prologue” meaning this happened BEFORE ktgg. It could be sister getting ready to be sexy for Nihil and possibly tell him that she’s pregnant… but she doesn’t. bc of what happened in ktgg. that’s why her emotions seem to be all over the place as she leaves the ministry - she’s nervous but those nerves turn into anger v quickly

#the band ghost #ghost #ghost bc #copia #cardinal copia #papa iv #copia is my husband #tobias forge #papa emeritus iv #copia my beloved #sister imperator #papa nihil

[gasolineghuleh]

Serving up today’s piping hot abbey tea ☕️!

I have it on good record, from a friend, that the Sister Secondo was caught making out with in the gardens might be much more than a one night stand. Some say she may even become his prime mover in the near future 👀.

Sodo has been caught doing rather raunchy things with the same sibling of sin on multiple occasions. Does he have a new paramour 👀?

I know a sister who has slept with all of the papas, in the span of a week. All of them! In a WEEK! Can you believe that?! How’d she manage to pull that off?

A brother of sin told me that he’s close to a sister of sin who took a pregnancy test after a one night stand with Aether and Mountain…it came back positive 😬. She claims it might not be one of their’s, but we’re not sure yet; I’ll update you when new tea comes out 👀

Mmmhmhmhm that Sister might be getting a promotion. Rumor has it that they met in the confessional last night. This little possum was nearby..

I believe I HAVE seen Dew out and about with a new Sibling...s. And Ghouls. Come to think of it, he was curled up in front of the fire with Rain the other night, when I was squeaking my way through the dens.

All in a week? Was she me? She sounds like me.

Ooooh keep me updated on the baby tea, we love new Siblings born into the Clergy! Especially a Ghoul kit! I'm sure everyone will come together and we'll plan a nice little kit shower for her!!

[themowearchives]

News Archive, Part 3

november 2011

press clippings! 

october 2010

autumn marches on.  october contained two interesting events for my own worst enemy. first, at the cantab, we returned for a one night only show as the 'classic lineup' with john cahill on drums. we featured mostly the songs off no guarantees and it rocked!  second, we headed back to the beloved verdant studio in athens, vermont for first of many sessions, again with pete weiss at the helm. it's as good a time as any to start working on a new record, ain't it? here's a nice pic of verdant, where the magic happens...

january 2010

two great ways to start off the new year...first, we sold out the lizard lounge on saturday night (opening for mars' cd release) and second, michelle from www.bostongroupienews.com posted a great pic from the show on their website...thank you lizard, mars, michelle & the folks at bgn for all the support! 

november 2009

very nice to find some kind words in this month's NOISE magazine from one of the legends of the boston music scene, the one and only liz borden... 

september 2009

kind of a cool very thing here, sue was selected as "miss september" for the club bohemia calendar; all the credit goes to mickey bliss for the photo, calendar design, and for having impeccable taste in subject matter. check it out...

january 2009

can you believe we have been playing music together for 11 years?  2008 was capped off with an invitation to perform at the weisstronaut's 10th annual holiday bash at church, and it's fair to say that a very good time was had by all. mowe contributed one holiday original, "all i want for christmas (is a shot and a beer)" and took a stab at several rockin' holiday classics: john lennon's 'happy chrsitmas (war is over)', the pretenders '2000 miles', joni mitchell's 'river', the dogmatics 'christmastime' and last but not least, 'do they know it's christmas' by band-aid! extra-special thank yous go out to our guest vocalists (you know who you are...)  and in case you're wondering, my own worst enemy's christmas wish CAME TRUE: nbc network has officially cancelled that awful tv show that stole our band name.

august 2008

well it's never a right time for some shameless self-promotion, so here we go....total action has garnered a couple great reviews in recent local and national press. on our press page, check out what north carolina's indie-music.com and somerville's northeast performer has to say.  for those not so much into reading, you can hear it for yourself on itunes or at any newbury comics, where total action is only 10 bucks. or cut out the middleman and get a copy at one of our upcominig shows: friday sept. 19th at the castle bar (with the prime movers and the in out), or saturday oct. 11th at the cantab (with red invasion, mars and the lyres). details are on our shows page.

june 2008

after a brief absence, total action has returned THE NOISE radio chart, #7...

he noise top 30 radio chart is based on the amount of radio airplay given to local releases. it is compiled by radiotony using playlists from WAAF, WBCN, WFNX, WMBR, WMFO, WTCC, and WZBC.

march 10, 2008

total action has cracked THE NOISE radio chart, entering at #6...

the noise top 30 radio chart is based on the amount of radio airplay given to local releases. it is compiled by radiotony using playlists from WAAF, WBCN, WFNX, WMBR, WMFO, WTCC, and WZBC.

march 1, 2008

my own worst enemy made three 'best of 2007' lists from NOISE writers. thank you francis (#8), Nancy (#7 & #10) and Rita (#4)

february 2008

with the record release show and holiday festivities in the rear-view mirror, we supppose it's time to look ahead to the new year. and speaking of new, total action was recently picked up by newbury comics as a new release, and is available in all locations for the wicked-cheap sale price of $7.99. of course you can also buy it digitally or in person at a show. the choice is yours. check out the records page for all the details. also kick-starting the new year...three upcoming shows for you to chose from. hope to see you there!. 

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Best Pilates Benefits

Pilates, popularized by celebrities for its long, lean, and sculpted aesthetic, has become a household name. It’s much more than the oversimplified marketing that promotes a long and lean figure, and more than the misconception that it’s primarily for women. Pilates is for everybody, regardless of gender, age, race, size, ability, or current fitness level. The Pilates repertoire, which includes mat and specialized equipment exercises, is made up of over exercises and variations. There’s something for everyone, whether you have a sedentary lifestyle, are a weekend warrior, are pregnant, are undergoing rehab, have anxiety, or if you’re a professional athlete - Pilates Doncaster East.

Originally called ontology, Pilates is a method of whole-body exercise designed to improve daily activities and livelihood. Though there is an emphasis on core work, core strength alone is not the end goal. Rather, using that core strength to develop functional and sustainable movement patterns throughout the body is the goal. Pilates, the exercises coordinate movement and breath together to work the smaller and deeper stabilizing muscles of the body as much as your prime movers - doncaster east pilates.

Pilates aligns your entire body’s overall structure and supports its joints. What appears to look simple can be deceptively challenging and incredibly effective when done correctly with good form. Pilates is a low impact exercise that creates optimal strength through muscle balance and fine-tuning neuromuscular patterns. The optimal strength gained from a consistent Pilates practice is no rigid, balancing strength with mobility and flexibility. It helps you move and breathe through your daily activities with more freedom and power and less pain. For more information, please visit our site https://pilatespower.com.au/

[john3vanmba]

New Realization

One of the requirements for us to pass the Lasallian Business Leadership, Ethics, and CSR at the De La Salle University is that for us to present a case study. For that, our ever so brilliant teacher, Miss Pia Manalastas grouped us separatedly into six (6) groups and assigned each team a case reading, for us to ponder and present in the class. Luckily, Miss Pia allowed us to group the class into our own liking, and of course, Che, Alex and me agreed to form our group. We thought that this activity would be fun!

The case assigned to us is the fourth case titled “Silent Initiative: Pedro’s Commitment to the Hearing Impaired”. This is part of our lesson that tackles Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR by the way is a management concept where companies can integrate the social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with their primary stakeholder, maybe not just stakeholders but the whole community in general. Going back to the case, do you know that Pedro Lamoiyan is the founder of Hapee toothpaste? The twist is that he was able to bring a Filipino company to almost levels of Colgate and Close-Up brands that dominates the oral products industry, even up until today, with some of his employees legally disabled. Yes, you hear that right, a lot of his employees are disabled, deaf and mute to be exact. Pedro wanted the deaf to function normally in the society even if they have disabilities. There are a few difficulties encountered along the way but he was ready and still gave them equal treatment and salaries like what a normal Filipino citizen would receive. If you thought that it was too good to be true, I understand, that was my initial reaction too, but it’s true!

Nowadays, to be fair, a lot of companies now fuses their goals to some corporate social responsibility acts. Energy companies plant trees to compensate for their use of natural resources to produce power, banks giving donations to poor communities and providing scholarship to those who deserves them are a few examples. As we are now in the modern world, the landscape of corporate responsibility has also evolved, where businesses are now embracing corporate social responsibility not merely as a strategy for enhancing profitability, but as a genuine commitment to the welfare of society. It marks the departure from the traditional profit-centric approach of businesses, where we create an era where companies recognize their role as prime movers of the greater good. While CSR initiatives can be used to boost a company's brand image and foster goodwill among consumers, it is still good to observe that selflessness, rather than just marketing techniques, is increasingly becoming the driving force behind such endeavors. The realization that businesses can have a significant influence, not just economically but also socially and environmentally, has created a reshaping of their obligations beyond the bottom line.

Moreover, the essential value of giving back extends beyond not just corporate interests, but also considers the critical parts of social cohesion and collective progress. By investing in initiatives that uplift marginalized communities, support education and healthcare, or promote cultural enrichment, companies are sowing the seeds for a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

The embrace of CSR represents a pivotal point in the evolution of corporate culture, where profit goals merge together with a genuine sense of responsibility towards the greater good. Through their actions, companies are not only redefining success in terms of societal impact but also reaffirming the fundamental principle that business success and social welfare are mutually important objectives.

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Synchronous Generator Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2036

Research Nester’s recent market research analysis on “Synchronous Generator Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2036” delivers a detailed competitors analysis and a detailed overview of the global synchronous generator market in terms of market segmentation by prime mover, power rating, end user and by region.

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Rising Focus on Energy Efficiency, Increasing Marine Industry, and Surging Demand for Electric Vehicles to Promote Global Market Share of Synchronous Generator Market

The global synchronous generator market is estimated to grow majorly on account of the increased population, industrialization, and urbanization. The synchronous generators are commonly utilized for variable-speed wind turbines. In the year 2023, there will be almost 400, 000 wind turbines all over the world. This is projected to garner remarkable growth during the forecasted period. Other than this, the rising electrification of transportation, including electric vehicles offer various market opportunities. These generators are helpful in meeting the rising demand for electric mobility and aid in making the infrastructure important for charging. It has been estimated that in the year 2023, total number of electric cars in the world will be almost 26.1 million. Hence, the rising demand for electric vehicles augments the growth of the global synchronous generator during the forecasted period. Other than this, with the rising emphasis on renewable energy sources, synchronous generators are important for maintaining the stability of the grid and facilitating the amalgamation of renewable energy sources. The rising need for sustainable energy solutions fuels the market opportunities for the global synchronous generator in the forecasted period. There has been a constant need for an uninterrupted power supply that is fueling the demand for the global synchronous generator market.

Some of the major growth factors and challenges that are associated with the growth of the global synchronous generator are:

Growth Drivers:

The Rising Electrification of Electric Vehicle Transportation

The Growing Need for Dependable and Effective Power Production

Challenges:

Hefty upfront expenditures for infrastructures, strict environmental regulations, and the presence of alternatives are some of the major factors anticipated to hamper the global market size of global synchronous generators.

By power rating, the global synchronous generator is segmented into 10 to 20 MVA, 2 to 5 MVA, 20 to 30 MVA, 30 to 50 MVA, and 5 to 10 MVA. Out of these, the 5 to 10 MVA segment is projected to gain a robust market share of almost 27% in the coming years. The segment 5 to 10 MVA are becoming more popular to render a scalable answer to the rising energy demand in developing nations. 

By region, the Europe synchronous generator is to generate the highest revenue by the end of 2036. The rising need for effective power generation solutions is projected to propel the industry in the region. The market is moving toward improved grid stability and renewable energy sources.

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🐀 COPIA FIC MASTER LIST🐀

These are all the fanfiction AO3 links to Copia related content, both as Cardinal and Papa. Please see pinned post on Tumblr for other Papa content!

If you don't see something you are interested in please feel free to send an ask when open as well as commission me through the heart mug site. Link in pinned post!

Multi-Chapter Works:

⛧  The Cardinal’s Prime Mover (COMPLETE) >>> Copia & OC Sister Rosalia Sister Rosalia is a young Sister of Sin in the Church of Satan who is a dutiful and average girl until she falls for the Cardinal... hard. (NSFW-Romance/Pregnancy Loss/Sex w/the intention of pregnancy/Angst) Copia x Rosalia Sequel Snippets (Mini sequels to the Papas in Love stories): 🜏 Late Night Serenade It's been a long night for Prime Mover Lia, up all night with the baby. When Copia awakens to join her, they share a sweet moment together. (SFW-Fluff/Romance/Comfort/Daddy Copia) 🜏 Birthday Candles Prime Mover Lia's birthday is around the corner and Copia is struggling to come up with the perfect gift. Lia only has one thing she desperately wants in mind. (NSFW-Birthday/Romance/Fluff/Sex w/the intention of pregnancy) 🜏 The Major Leagues Sister Imperator has Copia doing another wild promotion event for Ghost, this time it's the opening pitch for the White Sox. Will his Prime Mover Lia help him gain the confidence he needs to go through with it. (NSFW-Ghaseball/Breeding Kink/Romance)

⛧ Death & Flowers (IN PROGRESS) >>> Copia & OC Sister of Sin Ollie It hadn't been serious, it never was with him. While Papa was suave and Ollie enjoyed their time together it wasn't meant to be. She knew it wasn't something meant to last…something permanent but—here she was. It was only one missed pill and life forever changed. (Romance/Comfort/Unexpected Romance/Pregnancy/Death) ⛧ The Red Dress (COMPLETE) >>> Corrupt Copia & OC Celeste Celeste is a stagehand at a local arena when her night goes south after a Ghost concert leaving her cornered by ghouls. Her life changes forever when she is told that she is to play a crucial role in the destiny of Papa Emeritus IV, and that the gimmick is real. (Dubious consent/Breeding Kink/Pregnancy/Violence/Dark Romance) ⛧ Something Blue (IN PROGRESS) >>> Copia & OC Astrid Sister of Sin Astrid is anything but excited for Cardinal Copia to return home from tour. As his assistant, she leads a life of monotony and boredom from which she longs for more. When the Cardinal returns, anointed as Papa Emeritus IV, she is faced with an unwanted and unavoidable situation predicated on her family's position within the church. Will Astrid rise to what has been asked of her or will she destroy everything and leave it all behind? (Romance/Comfort/Unexpected Romance/Angst)

One Off Works:

Whiskers The Cardinal's little ratto wakes you up... (NSFW-Romance/Vaginal Sex/Fluff) The Monstrance Clock is Ticking You've been invited to help Papa III and Cardinal Copia with a very pressing matter. (NSFW- Three-way w/Terzo, Breeding Kink, Sex w/the intention of pregnancy) Sweet Taste of You Copia has been begging you since the moment it began to let him, today you decide to let him get a taste... (NSFW-Lactation Kink) The Souvenir You had never felt more excited. Attending a ritual was something you had been dreaming about since you first heard Mary on a Cross, now some years ago, faintly playing over the speakers at the record store. Fast forward and here you were, against the odds, somehow managing to get a spot at the rail. (NSFW-Three-way with Cirrus, Breeding Kink) My Lioness Cirrus has grown close to the Cardinal now Papa. Now as they return home from the tour she is left to deal with her feelings and her Papa's request. (NSFW- Part 1/2/Copia x Cirrus/Breeding Kink/Sex w/the intention of pregnancy) His Pride and Joy Cirrus has grown close to the Cardinal now Papa. Now as they return home from the tour she is left to deal with her feelings and her Papa's request. (SFW-Part 2/2/Copia x Cirrus/Pregnancy/Fluff) Candy Wrappers It's Halloween night at the Abbey, Papa IV/Copia decides to spend it sharing his love of horror films with ghoulette Cumulus and a sister of sin. The 3 decide to watch John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN and pig out on candy while it storms outside. (SFW-Fluff/Halloween/feat. Cumulus Ghoulette) What Would I Do Without You You aren't feeling well so your beloved Papa Emeritus IV comes to care for you. (SFW-Fluff/Romance/Comfort) Well Read Copia returns to the Abbey as Papa IV. No longer the Cardinal that you befriended in the library. Now you like awake at night your mind set on him when you decide to do something. (NSFW-Romance/Fluff/Love Confession) The Burning Ones Cardinal Copia is in love with a Sister of Sin he has known the majority of his life and now on the precipice of being Papa he must chose between her and possibly losing the Papacy. (NSFW-Older Sister of Sin/Romance/Fluff) On a Pale White Horse You've entered your second trimester and the need to have your Papa in the most carnal of ways is growing--there's just one catch his nerves. (NSFW-Romance/Pregnancy/Lactation Kink) They Come At Night The Cardinal has been sneaking out at night, tonight you find out where he goes. (NSFW-Three-way with Terzo/Vampire Terzo/Dracopia/Blood/Resurrected Terzo/Dark Romance/Period Sex) The Show Papa Emeritus IV has returned from tour and now you and Dew are to put on a show. (NSFW-Copia likes to watch/Feat. Dewdrop-Sodo Fire Ghoul) The Quiet Ones Papa Emeritus IV has hit the height of his heat cycle and is despite for a hole to fill when there's a knock at his door. (NSFW heat cycle/Copia x Rain ghoul) Too Small Couch A night spent cuddling and binge watching your favorite shower with your lovers, Cardinal Copia and Papa Emeritus III. (SFW-Hanging w/Terzo/Fluff/Comfort/Humor/Non-Gendered reader)

Open Road You've been dating Cardinal Copia for a bit now and after learning about your love for motorcycles he decides to surprise you with a ride. (NSFW-Motorcycle ride/Romance/Fluff) Ghex on the Beach Papa Emeritus IV has finally returned home from tour and heading straight back into his Papal duties when he tells you to pack up you're going to the beach. (NSFW-Chapter 13 theme/Romance/Fluff) According to Plan Papa Emeritus IV plans to pop the question to you, but nothing is going right. (SFW-Proposal/Angst/Romance/Fluff/Humor) Mending Wounds Copia and his Prime Mover have reached the moment where consummation of their relationship must take place, but the couple must deal with the unhealed wounds of her past. (NSFW-Mentions of SA/Comfort/Fluff/Angst) Papa's Blanket Fort Copia surprises you with yet another thing he never kid as a kid, something you planned to fix---right here right now. (NSFW-Humor/Fluff/Comfort) The Promise Cardinal Copia and you have been dating some time now, both of you nervous to take things to the next level until a bit of serendipity finds you both alone together. (NSFW-Romance/Fluff/Loss of Virginity) The Keyhole After staying up to do paperwork for Sister Imperator, you head back to the sibling dorms in the dark of night. When a noise catches your attention, you can't help but let your curiosity get the best of you and go to investigate finding the noise and a light peering from the keyhole coming from inside Papa Emeritus IV's office. As you discover the source of the mysterious sound, things change forever. (NSFW-Voyeurism/Romance) Okie Dokie Your shy Cardinal invites you to meet in your favorite spot of the chapel, deciding tonight is the night he commits to you in an act of carnal pleasure. (NSFW-Romance/Fluff/Chapel Sex/Virgin Copia) The Cherry Stem Your recent break up and late-night depression sends you into a hole in the wall bar when you meet a man who is intrigued by the trick you can do with a cherry stem. (NSFW-Romance/indoctrination of a new Sister of Sin/Public sex) The Fires of Indignation You are excited but ever so anxious as the time when you become Copia's Prime Mover draws near. One night when you forget your notes for your part of the ceremonies you are confronted with a grudge held against the Emeritus family bloodline. (NSFW-Violence/Feat. Alpha Ghoul/Mentions of Pregnancy/Blood/Revenge) Jesus He Knows Me Father DeFroque is a pious leader of the church who spends some quality time worshiping his true lord of Easter Eve. (NSFW-MFM/Degradation/Oral/Priest kink/Facial/Blasphemy Kink) As A Man Would Cardinal Copia has fallen hard for a Sister of Sin but keeps his distance knowing that he hides something about himself that will keep them apart forever. (SFW-Angst/Romance/Hurt/Copia is Death) Inspiration When your Cardinal invites you to meet him in the main hall of the Abbey wearing nothing but your nightgown and a smile, you are in for a night of pleasure. (NSFW-Romance/Public sex) Now We Wait Copia has something he has been wanting to talk with you about and now is the perfect time. (NSFW-Romance/Breeding kink/Sex w/the intention of pregnancy/Copia POV)

All Just For Show Papa Emeritus IV has reached the final show of the Re Imperatour and you know what's coming next... (NSFW-Angst/Hurt/Comfort/Violence) For Us Copia has had something on his mind, and you are determined to find out what it is. (NSFW- Romance/Breeding Kink/Sex w/the intention of pregnancy/Transmasc reader/Angst) Unwind Being a sibling of sin is hard...especially when dealing with the wrath of Sister Imperator. Copia helps you find a way to relax. (NSFW-Romance/AFAB Reader/Vaginal Sex/Anal Sex/Anal fingering) Gentle Sin Copia has been keeping his feelings for you secret for so long. What happens when you confess you are feeling them too? (NSFW-Romance/Love Confessions/Copia POV/Angst) And Then It Hit Him You have news for your husband, Cardinal Copia on the brink of his ascension to the Papacy, but will he stop long enough to listen? (SFW- Romance/Fluff/Pregnancy) Rush You know exactly how you ended up here and exactly how much trouble you'll get into if caught...but that's not stopping you and Cardinal Copia from consummating your feelings. (NSFW-Rushed Sex/Vaginal Sex/Confession booth/Cardinal Copia)

Copia One Off Works Featuring Other's OCs):

Something Within Your Eyes (feat. OC of @sistersaccharine) Sister of Sin Saccharine is elated to learn that Papa Copia has invited her to meet with him tonight at the stroke of midnight which just happens to be her birthday. (SFW-Romance/Fluff/Love confession/Dancing) This Night Was Made For Us (feat. OC of @sistersaccharine) Sister of Sin Saccharine has big plans for her first Lupercalia celebrations with her lover Papa Emeritus IV... Little does she know he has a surprise of his own. (NSFW-Romance/Proposal/Valentine's Day/Lupercalia/Fluff) Stay With Me...Forever (feat. OC of @sistersaccharine) The day has finally come for Sister Saccharine to marry Copia. Won't you be our ghuest at the wedding? (NSFW-Romance/Wedding/Fluff)

Selfless (feat. OC of @vampghoulette) Caldera, an hardworking and selfless Ghoulette begins to feel anxious about the upcoming Re-Impera tour. Knowing Copia's time is coming to and end she struggles during preparations for the tour. As she tries to help Copia and Aether find out how she's feeling and help ease her concerns in more ways than one. (NSFW-Spit roasting/Angst/Three-way/Comfort/Body Issues/OC Ghoulette) A Whisper of a Thrill (feat. OC of @a-tired-sparrow) Deacon Via is the head of the Human, Ghoul, and Other Anomalies Resources Department at the Ministry. Their everyone's go to person and a frequent confidant and of Papa Emeritus IV. While they have never told Copia about their affections, an unexpected phone call and a meeting changes Via's life. (NSFW-Love confession/Nonbinary character/Romance/Fluff) Not Another Sleepless Night (feat. OC of @a-tired-sparrow) Deacon Via and Papa Emeritus the IV have been enjoying an intense romance until the beginning of the Imperatour threatens to destroy what they've built when Via can't let go of their work back home to leave with Copia on tour. (NSFW-Romance/Angst/Nonbinary character/Tour bus sex/Fluff)

⚠️COPIIA-Unrelated/Non-related AU⚠️

As the Night Settled In (Spin off from Let There Be Night) Copia pulls an all nighter after becoming Cardinal and gets some much-needed release when he gets back to his lover. (NSFW-Romance/MFM/Established relationship/UNRELATED/NON-RELATED AU)

Thank you for reading!

May he walk with you in Darkness, leading you from the Light

⛧ PM Ren

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Elogbook: NZTA Approved App for Uber Drivers & Fleet Manager

New RUC Era for EV and PHEV Owners in New Zealand

From April 1st, 2024, New Zealand marks a significant shift in its approach to sustainable transportation, as owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) begin paying Road User Charges (RUC). This move aims to integrate EVs and PHEVs into the broader scheme of road maintenance funding, ensuring all road users contribute to the National Land Transport Fund. With around 100,000 light EVs now on the roads, this policy change reflects the government's commitment to equitable infrastructure funding and environmental sustainability.

Picobyte Solutions Limited Steps Up with "myRUC"

To ease the transition for EV and PHEV owners, Picobyte Solutions Limited introduces "myRUC," an innovative app designed to streamline RUC management. Leveraging smart technology, "myRUC" ensures compliance, financial efficiency, and operational smoothness for individual owners and fleet managers. Here's how it revolutionizes RUC handling:

Advanced GPS Tracking and Automated Rebates: Utilizing cutting-edge GPS technology, "myRUC" ensures precise distance tracking, enabling automated rebate claims. This feature guards against overcharging and capitalizes on savings opportunities, turning necessary expenses into financial gains.

Flexible RUC Purchases: The app introduces unparalleled flexibility in RUC purchasing, allowing transactions as small as 1,000 km increments. This approach facilitates better cash flow management, ensuring that businesses pay only for what they need when they need it.

Time-Saving Automation: "myRUC" transforms administrative chores into efficient, automated processes. The app streamlines operations from license acquisition to compliance checks, freeing up valuable time for strategic business activities.

User-Friendly Compliance: With an intuitive interface, "myRUC" simplifies compliance, making it easier for drivers and fleet managers to adhere to regulations without the hassle of manual record-keeping.

Comprehensive Fleet Solutions: Beyond serving prime movers, "myRUC" caters to the entire fleet spectrum, including heavy trailers, with self-powering devices that require no external wiring, ensuring a seamless fit for any vehicle type.

Dedicated Support and Partnership: Picobyte Solutions Limited stands out for its commitment to customer success, offering bespoke support, training, and advice to confidently navigate the complexities of RUC management.

Understanding the RUC Charges

For EVs, the RUC is set at $76 per 1,000km, acknowledging their zero-emission advantage. PHEVs, which benefit from both electric propulsion and conventional fuel, are charged at a lower rate of $53 per 1,000km, reflecting their partial fuel tax contributions. Additionally, administrative fees apply, promoting efficient and fair road funding.

Navigating the Future with "myRUC"

As New Zealand progresses towards its carbon neutrality goal by 2050, the integration of EVs and PHEVs into the RUC system represents a critical step forward. "myRUC" by Picobyte Solutions Limited emerges as an essential tool for vehicle owners, blending innovation with practicality to support New Zealand's sustainable transportation future. For those interested in exploring these topics further, detailed information and insights can be found through the following sources:

For Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's official announcement on EVs and the RUC, see their media release on electric vehicles subject to RUC from 1 April 2024.

Detailed information about RUC for electric vehicles is available on the NZTA's RUC for electric vehicles page.

Drive Electric offers insights on the EV RUC changes in New Zealand, which can be found on their EV RUC Changes in New Zealand page.

The Ministry of Transport's perspective on electric vehicle owners now being required to pay road user charges is outlined in their news release.

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The Power of Combined Heat and Power Plants & Cogeneration

In the realm of sustainable energy solutions, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants, also known as cogeneration, stand out as an innovative and efficient means of generating electricity and thermal energy simultaneously. These systems represent a departure from traditional power generation methods by harnessing waste heat that would otherwise be lost, thereby significantly enhancing overall efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Let's delve into the workings and benefits of Combined Heat and Power plants, exploring their role in modern energy systems.

Understanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plants:

At its core, CHP is a process that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from a single fuel source, such as natural gas, biomass, or waste heat from industrial processes. Unlike conventional power plants that discard excess heat into the atmosphere, CHP systems capture this thermal energy for heating, cooling, or industrial processes, making them highly efficient. The integration of power generation and heat recovery within a single system maximizes resource utilization and minimizes energy wastage, making CHP an attractive option for various applications.

The Mechanics Behind Cogeneration:

Cogeneration involves a series of interconnected processes that optimize energy production and utilization. Here's how it typically works:

Power Generation: Like traditional power plants, CHP systems utilize an engine, turbine, or other prime movers to generate electricity. This electricity can be used onsite or exported to the grid, depending on the system's configuration and energy needs.

Heat Recovery: As electricity is generated, CHP plants capture and utilize the waste heat produced during the process. This heat can be recovered through various means, including exhaust gases, engine coolant, or steam, and is redirected for heating buildings, water, or industrial processes.

Utilization of Heat: The recovered heat finds diverse applications, such as space heating, water heating, or powering absorption chillers for cooling purposes. By offsetting the need for separate heating or cooling systems, CHP plants enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall operational costs.

Advantages of Combined Heat and Power Plants:

Enhanced Efficiency: CHP systems typically achieve efficiencies of 70-80%, compared to 50% or less for conventional power plants. By utilizing waste heat, CHP significantly reduces primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cost Savings: The simultaneous production of electricity and heat reduces reliance on grid electricity and separate heating systems, leading to substantial cost savings over time.

Reliability and Resilience: CHP plants can operate independently or in conjunction with the grid, providing a reliable source of power even during grid outages or peak demand periods.

Environmental Benefits: By improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions, CHP plays a crucial role in mitigating environmental impact and promoting sustainability.

Versatility: CHP systems are scalable and adaptable to various settings, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, hospitals, and district energy systems.

Challenges and Considerations:

Despite its many advantages, implementing CHP systems may pose challenges related to initial capital costs, technological complexity, and regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the feasibility of CHP depends on factors such as energy demand profiles, fuel availability, and local incentives or policies supporting cogeneration initiatives.

Conclusion:

(Combined Heat and Power) CHP plants and cogeneration technologies offer a compelling solution to the dual challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability. By harnessing waste heat and maximizing resource utilization, these systems exemplify the principles of eco-efficiency and circular economy. As the global transition towards cleaner energy continues, CHP stands poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power generation and sustainable development.

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Understanding Combined Heat and Power

In today's era of sustainable energy solutions and efficient resource utilization, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) stands out as a promising technology. CHP, also known as cogeneration, represents an innovative approach to generating electricity and thermal energy simultaneously, offering numerous benefits in terms of energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.

Understanding CHP:

At its core, CHP involves the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from a single fuel source, typically natural gas, biomass, or waste heat from industrial processes. Unlike conventional power generation systems, which often discard heat as a byproduct, CHP systems capture and utilize this heat for various heating and cooling applications, such as space heating, water heating, and industrial processes.

How CHP Works:

Power Generation: CHP systems employ an engine, turbine, or other prime mover to convert fuel into mechanical or electrical energy. This process generates electricity, which can be used to power facilities or fed into the grid.

Heat Recovery: In addition to electricity generation, CHP systems capture the heat produced during power generation. This heat is then utilized for heating water, space heating in buildings, or for industrial processes, significantly increasing overall energy efficiency.

Key Benefits of CHP:

Energy Efficiency: By capturing and utilizing waste heat, CHP systems can achieve efficiencies of up to 80-90%, compared to around 30-40% for conventional power plants. This results in significant reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cost Savings: CHP systems offer economic advantages by reducing energy costs through efficient use of fuel and by providing a reliable source of electricity and heat, often at lower prices compared to grid electricity and traditional heating systems.

Reliability and Resilience: CHP systems provide a decentralized and resilient energy solution, capable of operating independently or in parallel with the grid. This enhances energy security and ensures continuous power supply, particularly in critical facilities such as hospitals, data centers, and industrial plants.

Environmental Benefits: By improving energy efficiency and reducing reliance on conventional power plants, CHP contributes to lower emissions of greenhouse gases, pollutants, and other harmful substances, thereby mitigating environmental impacts and supporting sustainability goals.

Applications of CHP:

CHP systems find application across various sectors, including:

Industrial Facilities: Providing heat and power for manufacturing processes.

Commercial Buildings: Meeting heating, cooling, and electricity needs in offices, hotels, and shopping centers.

Residential Complexes: Providing combined heat and power for residential communities.

District Energy Systems: Serving multiple buildings or facilities within a localized area.

Conclusion:

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) represents a compelling solution for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting sustainability across a wide range of applications. By harnessing the dual benefits of electricity and heat generation from a single fuel source, CHP systems offer a path towards a more resilient, economical, and environmentally friendly energy future. As the world continues to prioritize clean energy and resource efficiency, the role of CHP is poised to grow, driving innovation and progress in the energy landscape.

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Unlocking Efficiency: Exploring the World of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) with EVO Energy Technologies

Introduction:

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) has emerged as a revolutionary technology in the energy sector, offering a sustainable and efficient approach to power generation. One company at the forefront of this transformative industry is EVO Energy Technologies, a trailblazer in the development and implementation of CHP systems. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the intricacies of CHP and explore how EVO Energy Technologies is shaping the future of energy production.

Understanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP):

Combined Heat and Power, commonly known as CHP or cogeneration, is a highly efficient method of generating electric power and useful thermal energy from a single fuel source. Unlike traditional power generation systems, which often discard excess heat into the environment, CHP systems capture and utilize this waste heat for various heating and cooling applications. This dual-purpose approach significantly improves overall energy efficiency, making CHP an environmentally friendly and economically viable solution.

Key Components of CHP:

CHP systems consist of several key components that work seamlessly to generate electricity and capture waste heat. The primary components include:

Prime Mover: The prime mover is the engine, turbine, or other device responsible for converting the fuel into mechanical energy. Common examples include internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and gas turbines.

Generator: The generator converts the mechanical energy produced by the prime mover into electrical power.

Heat Recovery System: This crucial component captures and repurposes the waste heat produced during electricity generation. Heat exchangers and other technologies extract thermal energy for use in heating or cooling applications.

Control System: An advanced control system manages and optimizes the operation of the CHP system, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.

Benefits of CHP:

The adoption of CHP systems, championed by companies like EVO Energy Technologies, brings forth a myriad of benefits:

High Efficiency: CHP systems typically achieve efficiency levels above 80%, surpassing traditional power generation methods.

Cost Savings: By utilizing waste heat, CHP systems reduce the need for additional heating or cooling equipment, resulting in substantial cost savings.

Environmental Impact: CHP systems contribute to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.

Energy Security: CHP enhances energy security by providing a decentralized and reliable source of power, reducing dependence on centralized grids.

EVO Energy Technologies: Leading the Charge in CHP Innovation:

EVO Energy Technologies stands out as a pioneering force in the field of CHP. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company has developed cutting-edge CHP systems that redefine energy efficiency standards. EVO's solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to commercial and residential applications.

Key Features of EVO's CHP Systems:

Advanced Technology: EVO Energy Technologies incorporates state-of-the-art technologies in their CHP systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Customized Solutions: EVO works closely with clients to design and implement CHP solutions that align with their specific energy requirements and goals.

Scalability: EVO's CHP systems are scalable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, from small-scale residential installations to large industrial complexes.

Comprehensive Support: EVO provides comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of their CHP systems, including installation, maintenance, and optimization services.

Case Studies: Real-world Impact of EVO's CHP Solutions:

To highlight the tangible benefits of EVO Energy Technologies' CHP systems, we explore a few case studies showcasing successful implementations across diverse industries. These studies underscore the positive impact of CHP on energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.

Conclusion:

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is undeniably a game-changer in the energy landscape, and EVO Energy Technologies is playing a pivotal role in driving its adoption and evolution. As the world continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency, CHP stands as a beacon of innovation, providing a pathway towards a more resilient and environmentally conscious energy future. Through their commitment to excellence, EVO Energy Technologies is not only transforming the way we generate power but also shaping a more sustainable world for generations to come.

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