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Kroger Sets its Sights on a 30% Emissions Cut by 2030

August 26, 2021

The Kroger Co. announced Aug. 25 that it decreased its total carbon emissions by 11.6% between 2019 and 2020 and reduced its carbon intensity through investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and refrigerant emissions-reduction measures.

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Tarleton State University Enters Into ESPC For Energy Upgrades

August 26, 2021

Tarleton State University will soon be undergoing a series of energy projects that are expected to reduce its electricity use and natural gas consumption by 21-23% annually.

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bp to Source RNG Made With Poultry Litter For Vehicle Fuel

August 26, 2021

bp announced Aug. 24 a new agreement to purchase renewable natural gas processed from poultry litter to be sold as fuel to the U.S. transportation sector.

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Keywords: BP, CleanBay

NJ Small Businesses and Schools to Receive Energy Upgrade Funding

August 26, 2021

Schools and small businesses in New Jersey will soon have access to funds for efficiency upgrades to HVAC systems and plumbing infrastructure under a new program enacted through a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

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Decarbonizing Kitchens: Opportunities for the Food Service Sector

By Better Buildings, U.S. Department of Energy   |  August 25, 2021

As the public and private sectors pursue organization-wide goals for reducing GHG emissions, commercial food service kitchens and restaurants face multiple challenges: identifying new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while adhering to changing local and state regulations supporting electrification and decarbonization. This column from Better Buildings shows how operators like The Wendy's Company are finding success with a steady approach.

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Equinix Australia Leads Group for Joint PPAs

August 25, 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted Equinix Australia the authorization to pool its electricity demand with a group of retailers to better negotiate power purchase agreements from new or existing solar or wind projects.

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PepsiCo, McCormick, Best Buy, ViacomCBS Claim 140 MW from Texas Solar

August 25, 2021

PepsiCo, McCormick & Company, Best Buy, and two local ViacomCBS TV stations will soon source clean energy from a 200 MW solar project under development in Texas.

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Canadian Habitat for Humanity Project to Use Low-Carbon Concrete

August 25, 2021

Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on a 4-plex housing project in Kingston, Ontario using low-carbon concrete produced using cement from near zero-CO2 building materials.

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Regions Saved $91 Million in Energy Costs Since 2008

August 25, 2021

Regions released Aug. 23 its latest ESG report detailing its success in reducing energy usage through coordinated efficiency projects.

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Keywords: Regions

Anheuser-Busch's Economic Recovery Plan Features Largest US Brewery Solar Installation

August 24, 2021

Anheuser-Busch will be using a portion of its $64 million investment into its Los Angeles brewery to construct the largest solar installation at a U.S. brewery at the facility.

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NETSCOUT Surpasses Energy Use Goal with 12% Reduction

August 24, 2021

NETSCOUT announced Aug. 24 that it reduced the energy usage in its engineering labs by 12.1% in 2020 through a series of infrastructure updates.

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Rural Haiti Schools to Receive 6 kW Solar Installations

August 24, 2021

More than 100 schools in rural Haiti will soon be receiving solar power systems through a project sourcing PV modules from the U.S. solar supply chain.

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Keywords: Brighten Haiti

Google Joins Energy Compact for 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity

August 24, 2021

Google announced Aug. 24 that it is joining a new initiative calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders to transition to electricity systems running on carbon-free energy every hour of every day.

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Keywords: google, SEforALL

Hamilton Lane To Offset All 2019 and 2020 Emissions

August 23, 2021

Hamilton Lane recently announced that it began the process to offset all its operational emissions for 2019 and 2020.

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California Bay Area to Deploy Zero-Emission Passenger Ferry

August 23, 2021

All American Marine announced Aug. 18 that it is constructing a zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area.

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New Jersey Landfill Community Solar Nears Completion

August 23, 2021

A 4.5 MW community solar project on a City of Linden, N.J., former landfill is nearly completed with construction.

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Keywords: Navisun

DOE Funds Nine Carbon Capture Research Projects

August 23, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy announced Aug. 17 that it will provide $24 million in funding for nine carbon capture projects.

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Weekend Reads: The Growing Influence of EVs; Using Energy Storage to Make Scottish Whisky

August 21, 2021

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

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Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 42: Building a Global Renewable Energy Portfolio

August 20, 2021

In the third season premiere of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Zephyr Taylor, Global Director of Renewable Energy, Mars Inc. to discuss Mars’ progress against its “Sustainable in a Generation” plan and its ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy goals. This episode includes engaging conversation from SED's recent Renewable Energy Forum as well as bonus content exclusive to this episode.

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McDonald's Releases Update on Emissions Goal

August 20, 2021

McDonald’s announced Aug. 19 that it reduced absolute emissions from its restaurants and offices 8.5% and emissions intensity from its supply chain by 5.9% since 2015.

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Swiss Regulators to Require Climate Disclosures from Large Companies

August 20, 2021

Large Swiss companies will soon be obligated to report publicly on climate-related issues under regulations going through a review process by the government.

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Maersk Selects Carbon-Neutral Methanol Fuel

August 20, 2021

A.P. Moller - Maersk announced Aug. 19 that it will be procuring carbon-neutral methanol to fuel one of its vessels.

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Union Pacific to Increase its Biodiesel Fuel Blend Ratio

August 20, 2021

Union Pacific announced Aug. 19 that it has been approved to increase its use of biodiesel fuel in its locomotives to up to 20% in a blended formula, an increase from the previous operating limit of 5%.

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Saint-Gobain Plans Zero-Energy Home Construction

August 19, 2021

Saint-Gobain North America launched Aug. 19 a new program that will support the construction of sustainable homes to neighborhoods across North America.

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PNC Pledges $20 Billion in Sustainable Financing

August 19, 2021

PNC pledged Aug. 18 to finance $20 billion for sustainability-related projects over five years.

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Fresh Del Monte Targets 27.5% Emissions Cut

August 19, 2021

Fresh Del Monte Produce announced Aug. 17 a new target to decrease its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% from 2019 to 2030.

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Univ. of Minnesota Student Housing Co-Ops Get 400 kW of Rooftop Solar

August 19, 2021

Riverton Community Housing, a student accommodation site near the University of Minnesota, recently completed four solar arrays on its buildings.

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Apple Launches Accelerator for Minority-Owned Environmental Businesses

August 18, 2021

Apple announced the first cohort selected for its Impact Accelerator, a new program focused on supporting minority-owned businesses that develop environmentally-focused solutions.

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Journey to Zero: Four Key Action Areas to Achieve Net Zero Emissions

By The Energy & Climate Practice at 3Degrees   |  August 18, 2021

To address the growing climate crisis, more organizations are setting climate goals, such as net zero, carbon neutrality, or SBTi goals. But committing to reach net zero emissions and executing on climate goals are two very different things. This column from the Energy & Climate Practice at 3Degrees outlines four key action areas to help companies get started on their journey to zero.

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Fort Riley to Install 385 Solar Projects on Base Housing

August 18, 2021

The Fort Riley U.S. Army base will soon be implementing phase two of a solar energy installation initiative at military family homes across the community.

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