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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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Keywords: LG Electronics

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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Keywords: Constellation

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

Barings Targets Net-Zero for Global Operations by 2030

July 20, 2021

Barings recently announced its intention to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 and plans to fully offset emissions beginning from the start of 2021.

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Keywords: Barings

Yamaha Motors Plans to Make Fully Carbon Neutral Motorcycles by 2050

July 20, 2021

Yamaha Motor Co. announced plans to achieve full carbon neutrality across all business activities, including the life cycles of its products, by 2050.

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Keywords: Yamaha Motors

Nucor to Cut Emissions Intensity of Steelmaking 77% with Efficiency Projects

July 20, 2021

Nucor Corporation plans to reduce the emissions intensity of its steel mills 77% through the execution of emissions reduction strategies.

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Keywords: Nucor

Price Chopper/Market 32 to Cut Energy Costs by $2M After Upgrades

July 20, 2021

Price Chopper/Market 32 expects to reduce its energy costs by $2 million annually through a new energy efficiency project implemented in five Connecticut retail locations.

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Keynotes from General Mills, Port of Seattle, Stanford University to Lead the DE Forum

July 19, 2021

An outstanding roster of keynote speakers is set for Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Distributed Energy Forum, September 13-15 online at SED’s Virtual EventHub. These exclusive executive keynote sessions, buyer-only preconference roundtables, and one-to-one meetings between buyers and suppliers will bring industry leaders together to explore the theme, “DER’s Role in Your Sustainability Strategy”.

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IBM Releases Progress Toward 2030 Net-Zero Goal

July 19, 2021

IBM announced a new target to source 75% renewable electricity by 2025 and 90% by 2030 on its way to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.

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Keywords: IBM

DOE Launches Research Into Long Duration Energy Storage

July 19, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced July 14 a goal to reduce the cost of grid-scale, long duration energy storage by 90% over the next ten years.

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PepsiCo Mexico Hits 100% Renewable Electricity

July 19, 2021

PepsiCo Mexico announced It reached its goal to use 100% renewable electricity in all operations in the country six months ahead of schedule.

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Keywords: PepsiCo Mexico

Weekend Reads: Dissecting the EU Green Deal; The Reality Behind Corporate Emissions Targets

July 17, 2021

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

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Keywords: Weekend reads

Wellington Management Partners Matches Employees' Electricity Use With Renewable Energy

July 16, 2021

Wellington Management announced on July 14 that it has signed an agreement for a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).

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Cleveland-Cliffs Targets 25% Emissions Cut by 2030

July 16, 2021

Cleveland-Cliffs released July 16 its 2020 sustainability report, announcing its commitment to reducing emissions 25% by 2030 from 2017 levels.

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Keywords: Cleveland-Cliffs

How EVs will re-energize the energy sector

By Ashiss Kumar Dash, Infosys   |  July 16, 2021

As countries around the world are actively working on reducing their carbon footprint and CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Climate Accord, electrification of transportation has risen as a key driver. In this column, Ashiss Kumar Dash warns that as governments and policymakers incentivize this transition for consumers, there are massive changes on the horizon that the energy industry needs to spot, analyze, and prepare for, to not be disrupted out of business.

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Keywords: Infosys

Chevron and Cummins Partner on Commerical Hydrogen Research

July 16, 2021

Chevron USA and Cummins are teaming up to collaborate on developing commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and alternative energy sources.

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Keywords: Chevron USA, Cummins

Lane College Plans Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Historic Campus

July 16, 2021

Lane College announced July 14 that it expects to save around $11 million through energy efficiency upgrades to its Jackson, Tenn., campus.

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Keywords: Entegrity, Lane College

Pittsburgh International Airport Installs Microgrid

July 15, 2021

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced on July 13 that it became the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar energy. Its first-of-its kind microgrid increases resilience and maximizes public safety.

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Gerber Commits to Carbon Neutrality for Organic Products

July 15, 2021

Gerber has also committed to carbon neutrality across its baby food portfolio by 2035 through collaboration with a third-party carbon neutral certifier, with 100% of its Organic portfolio and Natural pouches and glass jars set to be carbon neutral in 2022.

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Keywords: Gerber

EU Unveils Plan to Cut Emissions 55% by 2030 Across the Continent

July 15, 2021

The European Commission announced July 14 a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the EU by 55% before 2030 from 1990 levels.

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Bloomberg Expands Community Solar Program to Over 4,800 Employees

July 15, 2021

Bloomberg announced July 15 that it will be offering access to community solar projects to more than 4,800 of its employees based in New York City.

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Keywords: bloomberg

Microsoft’s 100/100/0 Vision

July 14, 2021

Microsoft announced on July 14 a 100/100/0 commitment to have 100% of its electricity consumption, 100 percent of the time, matched by zero carbon energy purchases by 2030.

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Keywords: microsoft

2020 Distributed Energy Forum Insights

July 14, 2021

Let's look forward to our 3rd annual Distributed Energy Forum, set for September 13-15, 2021 as a virtual event, by looking back at our 2020 DEForum to explore the content and ideas shared by our speakers and attendees.

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Johnson & Johnson Signs European VPPA for Fully Renewable Power Supply

July 14, 2021

Johnson & Johnson announced on July 13 that it has signed a 10-year, fully renewable Pan-European VPPA for 270 GWh/year of renewable power. The VPPA will help bring Johnson & Johnson to the equivalent of 100% renewable electricity in Europe by 2023.

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Cox Communications Adds Onsite Solar and Battery Energy System in San Diego

July 14, 2021

Cox Communications announced on July 13 that its solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage project is now operating at its corporate office in San Diego, reducing utility costs and improving sustainability at the Federal Blvd site.

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