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Solar - March 25, 2024
Microsoft Adds Illinois Solar
Microsoft agreed to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from a new project, Hickory Solar Park, a 110 MWac photovoltaic (PV) project located near Jerseyville, Illinois, for 15 years.
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GHG Emissions - March 22, 2024
DOE Allocates $475 Million for Clean Energy Options on Former Mines
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $475 million in funding for five projects in Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to accelerate clean energy deployment on current and former mine land.
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GHG Emissions - March 20, 2024 - By Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy
Overview: Renewable Energy Certificates
A new guide, “Overview: Renewable Energy Certificates” provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, presents REC definitions and characteristics, regional tracking systems, procurement, and accounting and reporting for the U.S. renewable energy market.
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Solar - March 19, 2024
Matchbook Learning Schools Adds Solar, Energy Upgrades
Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana received a $5.3 million grant to finance several energy improvements to The Match High School and Career Center buildings, including a new 165KW photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system.
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Solar - March 19, 2024
Tarkett Achieves Progress in Lowering Emissions
Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, announced that in 2023, 44% of the company's total energy consumption came from renewable energies. Thirteen production sites sourced 100% of their electricity from renewable energies, including the Chagrin Falls and Middlefield plants in Ohio.
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GHG Emissions - March 16, 2024
Weekend Reads: Nuclear Is Having a Moment; All About Carbon Credits
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.
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Energy Efficiency - March 15, 2024
NYC's Green Economy Action Plan
In 2023, New York City committed to creating a comprehensive industry action plan that defines the green economy and lays out the City's path to seizing the opportunity it presents. The Green Economy Action Plan sets forth the first-ever universal understanding of the green economy in New York City and establishes a baseline to understand its growth over time.
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Solar - March 15, 2024
Crown Holdings Signs VPPA in Spain
Crown Holdings, Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement.
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Microgrids - March 13, 2024
Bimbo Bakeries USA Premieres Six Onsite Microgrids
Bimbo Bakeries USA has implemented onsite microgrids at six of their sites in California, which will provide nearly 20% of the company’s energy usage and save an estimated 1,700 CO2e tons per year.
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Distributed Energy Resources - March 12, 2024
City of Paramount Adds Solar, EV Charging
The City of Paramount signed a $12 million energy savings contract to add electric vehicle fleet charging stations and photovoltaic systems across the City in addition to water conservation.
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