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Parker Hannifin Unveils Carbon Neutrality Goal

July 28, 2021

Parker Hannifin announced July 27 its new goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

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TPG Closes on $5.4B in Climate Fund

July 28, 2021

TPG Rise Climate announced July 27 the closing of $5.4 billion in subscriptions to its inaugural fund, bringing the total amount of assets in TPG’s portfolio to over $11 billion.

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Williams Details Net Zero by 2050 Target in New Report

July 28, 2021

Williams announced July 28 a goal to cut absolute emissions 56% between 2005 and 2030 in its pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050.

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Berry Global Approves Energy Projects to Save 100M kWh

July 28, 2021

Berry Global announced July 28 its approval of projects that will allow it to eliminate 100 million kWh of electricity use from its operations.

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Cloudflare Expands Energy Efficiency of its Global Network

July 27, 2021

Cloudflare announced July 27 that it intends to operate its Internet services on 100% renewable energy and remove all historical carbon emissions its global network has emitted since its founding by 2025.

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Wind Farm to Power T-Mobile Now Operational

July 27, 2021

A 182 MW wind project that will provide power to T-Mobile is now commercially operational in Nolan County, Texas.

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The Home Depot Targets 100% RE by 2030

July 27, 2021

The Home Depot reported July 27 that it reduced its carbon intensity by 22% in 2020 and is now committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its facilities by 2030.

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Yum! Brands Eyes 46% Emissions Cut

July 27, 2021

Yum! Brands released its latest sustainability detailing its new target to reduce emissions 46% between 2019 and 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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New eBook: Maximize EV Charging Savings

July 26, 2021

As more businesses, utilities and drivers start to make investments into EVs and EV charging, the return on investment with smart EV charging is increasingly becoming more lucrative. "How to Maximize EV Charging ROI," a new eBook from Enel X, provides tools for evaluating EV charging investments and highlights breaking down costs associated with EV charging, taking advantage of incentives to cut costs, and new savings opportunities with smart charging technology.

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Keywords: Enel X

Zume Plans Biofuel-Powered Manufacturing Facility

July 26, 2021

Zume will soon be building the first sustainable packaging factory powered 100% by an onsite renewable energy generator in North America thanks to a $122 million bond that was finalized on July 22.

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Penske, ROUSH, Proterra Collaborate on Electric Truck

July 26, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing is teaming up with ROUSH CleanTech and Proterra to develop the next-generation model of the Ford F-650 all-electric commercial truck.

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UN Initiative Targets Dairy Industry Emissions

July 26, 2021

The United Nations Food System Pre-Summit saw the launch of the new Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative to tackle the carbon footprint of the global dairy sector.

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Rio Tinto Inks Deal for Solar+Wind in Madagascar

July 26, 2021

Rio Tinto announced July 26 an agreement with a solar-plus-wind facility that will power the operations of its QMM mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar.

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Weekend Reads: Fueling the Olympics with Hydrogen; Congress Welcomes Hot FERC Summer

July 24, 2021

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

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2021 Better Buildings Progress Report

July 23, 2021

The 2021 Better Buildings Progress Report outlines the progress and collaboration of Better Buildings partners, which represent more than 30 of the country’s Fortune 100 companies, 12 of the top 25 U.S. employers, 12% of the U.S. manufacturing energy footprint, and 13% of total commercial building space, as well as 17 federal agencies, eight national laboratories, and more than 80 states and local governments.

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Manchester United Joins Biofuel Education Campaign

July 23, 2021

Manchester United is teaming up with a renewable energy producer on a campaign to raise awareness of biofuel products and environmental sustainability.

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Mercedes-Benz Plans to Be All-Electric by the End of the Decade

July 23, 2021

Mercedes-Benz announced July 22 that all new vehicle architectures will be all-electric by 2025.

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DS Smith Reports 23% Emissions Drop Since 2015

July 23, 2021

DS Smith announced July 22 that it reduced carbon emissions by 23% per ton of production since 2015 and 4% since last year.

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FirstEnergy Agrees to $230M Settlement in Ohio Bribery Case

July 23, 2021

Akron-based electric utility FirstEnergy will pay a $230 million fine for bribing Ohio officials to secure a $1 billion ratepayer-funded bailout for two nuclear plants and attempt to fend off future rate hikes.

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New Indiana Wind Farm Serves Facebook and Walmart

July 22, 2021

A 198 MW wind farm that will provide power to both Facebook and Walmart is now operational in Indiana.

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Japan Ramps Up Renewable Energy Target for 2030

July 22, 2021

The government of Japan released July 21 a new target to have renewable energy account for 26-38% of its national electricity supply by 2030, doubling the 18% that it accounted for by March 2020.

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Fifth Season Uses Energy Management for Vertical Farming

July 22, 2021

Fifth Season, a vertical commercial farming company, will soon be implementing an energy management system to cut its energy bills and increase its energy resilience and reliable access to clean energy.

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LG Targets Renewable Energy Transition

July 22, 2021

LG Electronics announced July 21 its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2050.

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Kao Data Starts Transition to Oil-Fueled Backup Generators

July 21, 2021

Kao Data announced July 19 that it has become the U.K.’s first data center to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power all its backup generators.

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Keywords: Crown Oil, Kao Data

Meet Sustainability Goals with a Customized Network of Integrated Energy Solutions

July 21, 2021

As the energy industry evolves, one of the top trends influencing the objectives of commercial and industrial customers is sustainability. In this report from Constellation, see how suppliers are developing new, innovative solutions to address these objectives.

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Two DR Congo Communities Receive Non-Profit Backed Solar Grids

July 21, 2021

Communities near the Garamba National Park and Congo Peace School recently received solar power installations through a non-profit initiative that will bring reliable and clean power to the area.

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Cities in Japan and Calif. Collaborate on Hydrogen

July 21, 2021

The mayors of Namie, Japan, and Lancaster, Calif., agreed July 19 to adopt hydrogen as their primary green energy strategy in their respective cities through a unique collaboration.

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Oregon City to Reduce Streetlight Energy Use 58% with LED Retrofit

July 21, 2021

The City of Sandy, Ore., is expecting to save $68,000 in energy costs thanks to a recently completed LED streetlight conversion.

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Revel Explores Virtual Power Plant for Scooter Charging

July 21, 2021

Revel, the electric mobility company, plans to enhance the resilience of New York City’s grid and optimize the charging of its electric mopeds through participation in a virtual power plant.

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Keywords: Con Edison, Revel

GE Targets Fully Net-Zero Operations and Product Use by 2050

July 20, 2021

General Electric announced in a new sustainability report its ambition to be carbon neutral in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and fully net-zero, including Scope 3 emissions from the use of its sold products, by 2050.

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Keywords: General Electric

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