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Hershey aims to cut the carbon footprint of its chocolate with new Science-Based Target commitment

By Daniel Hill, EDF Climate Corps   |  February 11, 2019

One of the world’s top chocolate companies shared new plans for reducing its impact on the planet – including committing to set Science-Based Targets. As this column from EDF Climate Corps notes, what sets Hershey apart from its peers is not this commitment. It’s the journey behind how it got here.

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Rhode Island College completes rooftop solar project

February 11, 2019

Construction has been completed at Rhode Island College (RIC) of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftops of the Donovan Dining Center and the Student Union. The $300,000 project is expected to save the college more than $231,000 in energy costs over the next 15 years.

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Marine Corp microgrid set for expansion

February 11, 2019

A microgrid project at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar will be expanded to boost resilience by adding energy storage to the microgrid and integrating demand side management. Upon completion, the project will incorporate a total of five distributed energy resources (DER)

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Weekend reads: The clean dozen; Hospitals embrace energy efficiency

February 9, 2019

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read articles from around the web:

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SED premieres Webinar Center

February 8, 2019

Smart Energy Decisions announces the opening of its Webinar Center, which will provide information on upcoming webinars as well as a comprehensive archive of past webinars. The Webinar Center is a resource for information on renewable energy and energy efficiency topics

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EV100 targets 2M+ EVs by 2030

February 8, 2019

EV100, part of The Climate Group, is targeting the electrification of more than two million vehicles by 2030, according to the first EV100 Progress and Insights Annual Report

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Nike signs its first PPA in Europe

February 7, 2019

Nike signed its first European clean energy deal, acquiring 40 MW of power from the Cavar wind complex in northern Spain that will be completed in 2020. The company has set a goal of having all its offices in Europe powered by renewable energy by 2020.

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AvalonBay commits to targets

February 7, 2019

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. announced its commitment to setting science-based emissions reduction targets to be approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). AvalonBay joins the growing group of leading companies that are setting emissions reduction targets in line with what climate science says is necessary.

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Corporate Clean Energy Buying Surged to New Record in 2018

By BloombergNEF   |  February 6, 2019

Corporations bought a record amount of clean energy through PPAs, in 2018, shattering the previous record set in 2017, according to this column from BloombergNEF. Moving forward even at this accelerated rate, will RE100 companies meet their 2030 targets?

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Business combine to cut emissions, save $19.3B

February 6, 2019

Ten years of the world’s biggest purchasers – including Bank of America, Dell, Kellogg Company, Unilever and Walmart – requesting transparency from their suppliers has triggered a step-change in environmental action, leading to 633 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions reductions and collective cost savings of  $19.3 billion reported by over 5,500 suppliers in 2018.

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C&Is in Illinois, Massachusetts lead with LEED

February 6, 2019

Illinois achieved the lead position on the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2018 list of Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The ranking of states based on the number of LEED-certified square feet per person placed Massachusetts in second place

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Penn State to add 70MW offsite solar

February 5, 2019

Penn State announced the development of 70 megawatts of large-scale offsite solar to support the University's Strategic Plan, which cites stewardship of the planet's resources as a key priority. The project to install large-scale solar arrays will provide 25% of Penn State's state-wide electricity requirements over a 25-year term.

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Kingston Technology plots solar + storage

February 5, 2019

Kingston Technology will add a 1.5 MW solar power and battery storage construction project at its corporate headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif.

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Mexico's Energy Market Reform: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Competitive Supply Market

February 4, 2019

Since Mexico instituted its landmark energy reform in 2016, businesses operating in the country have faced an equal amount of opportunity and uncertainty. As this white paper from Enel X explains, this access to third-party energy suppliers offers a significant opportunity--even as the competitive supply market is fraught with risk.

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DHL expands green fleet with e-vans

February 4, 2019

DHL is preparing to roll out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans to serve U.S. markets as part of its mission to reduce emissions. The company has set a target of operating 70% of first- and last-mile delivery services with clean transport modes by 2025 as part of its longer-term corporate commitment to reduce its logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.

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Facebook, Google, Amazon lead RE procurements

February 4, 2019

Tech giants Facebook, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge for corporate procurement of renewables within the U.S., combining for market share of just over a third (35.1%). After announcing 1.5 GW of procurement in 2018, Facebook is the largest

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Weekend reads: Lessons from the polar vortex; EV charging at the Super Bowl

February 2, 2019

Waiting for the Super Bowl to begin? Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

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ATL will offset emissions from Super Bowl air travel

February 1, 2019

For the first time, carbon emissions from Super Bowl fans’ air travel to the game will be offset. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Rocky Mountain Institute and The Good Traveler are partnering to offset the equivalent of 1,624 air miles for each of the 71,000 fan seats

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BP to align strategy to Paris goals

February 1, 2019

The board of BP LLC agreed to back a shareholder resolution at its annual meeting later this year that will require the company will be required to fully adapt its business strategy to the Paris Agreement goals, including setting GHG reduction targets and linking results with executive compensation.

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Shell acquisition shows EV focus

January 31, 2019

Shell New Energies US LLC has acquired Greenlots, a provider of EV charging and energy management software and solutions. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlots will retain its brand identity and leadership team, functioning as the foundation for Shell's continued expansion of electric mobility solutions in North America.

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Vatican Basilica to cut energy use by 90%

January 31, 2019

An energy efficiency program implemented in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter, a renaissance church located in the Vatican city, Rome, is expected to reduce energy use and costs by 90%.

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Monetizing Energy Assets for Data Centers

January 30, 2019

Data centers are in demand as the growth of cloud computing and the subsequent challenge of powering big data has led to a data center construction boom. This white paper, presented by CPower, offers a complete guide to how these data centers can earn revenue with demand-side energy management.

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Middlebury College premieres Energy2028 Plan

January 30, 2019

Middlebury College announced a commitment to power its core Vermont campus with 100% renewable energy by 2028. The College also set ambitious goals to reduce energy consumption, to phase out direct fossil-fuel investments in its endowment, and to create new educational programs and opportunities that will help empower future generations of environmental leaders.

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Fujitsu develops blockchain-based exchange for electricity users

January 30, 2019

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced that they have applied blockchain technology to develop a system for trading related to energy shortages and surpluses among electricity consumers, including factories and retail stores.

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Amherst College aims for carbon neutrality by 2030

January 29, 2019

Amherst College announced the adoption of a Climate Action Plan that sets a goal for the College to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The plan was unanimously approved by the College’s Board of Trustees.

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U.S. Climate Alliance up to 19 members

January 29, 2019

With the addition of New Mexico and Illinois, the U.S. Climate Alliance, a national coalition of states committed to reducing GHG emissions consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, now has a total of 19 members.

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Why we’re putting 1.6 million solar panels in Tennessee and Alabama

By Amanda Corio, Google   |  January 28, 2019

Hundreds of engineers, electricians, and construction workers are building two new, energy-efficient Google data center campuses in the Southeastern U.S.—one in Tennessee and another in northern Alabama. As this blog post from Google notes, they are not stopping there.

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Hershey begins goal-setting process

January 28, 2019

The Hershey Company announced a package of environmental initiatives and commitments, that includes joining the Science Based Targets initiative, a global effort that champions the latest in climate science to set science-based targets as an effective way to help companies transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Corporations shatter record for clean energy PPAs

January 28, 2019

Corporations purchased 13.4 gigawatts (GW) of clean power through PPAs in 2018, more than double the 6.1GWs recording in 2017. The PPAs were signed by 121 corporations in 21 different countries, positioning corporates alongside utilities as the biggest buyers of clean energy globally.

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Weekend reads: Top green companies; Horses & sheep in RE

January 26, 2019

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

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