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Sourcing Renewables - April 1, 2024

DOE Allocates $4 Billion for Clean Energy Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states to increase domestic clean energy manufacturing and lower GHG emissions at industrial facilities.

Sourcing Renewables - April 1, 2024

Renewables Achieve New Record

Renewable deployment in the power sector reached a total capacity of 3,870 gigawatts globally, creating a new record, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Wind - March 29, 2024

Saputo Signs Canadian Wind VPPA

Saputo Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for wind power in Canada.

Solar - March 28, 2024

UnitedHealth Group Announces Renewable Energy Investments

UnitedHealth Group launched new renewable energy investments to support emissions reduction targets, including its first virtual power purchase agreement.

Wind - March 27, 2024

Walmart Adds Solar in Texas

Walmart Inc. signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for a portion of a new 180-megawatt solar project in Texas.

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.

March 25, 2024

Kraft Heinz Receives DOE Funding for Clean Energy Projects

The Kraft Heinz Company announced it was chosen to receive up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration.

Sourcing Renewables - March 22, 2024

Nestlé Forestation Programs to Lower Emissions

Nestlé launched two new projects that are aimed at lowering and removing carbon emissions from its supply chains.

Sourcing Renewables - March 21, 2024

DHL Express, Standard Chartered Partner for SAF

DHL Express, an international express shipping company, signed a strategic partnership with cross-border bank Standard Chartered to co-invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Distributed Energy Resources - March 20, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Sets More Emissions Goals

Mercedes-Benz announced a continued global expansion of its electric passenger car portfolio, targeting an up to 50% share of xEVs in the new vehicle fleet in the second half of the decade, and a goal to lower production CO2 emissions by 80% by the end of the decade.