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Weekend Reads: Federal Methane Task Force; EVs and Grid Reliability

July 29, 2023

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

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Equitrans Midstream to Lower Methane, GHG Emissions

July 28, 2023

Equitrans Midstream Corporation is expanding its efforts to reduce methane and GHG emissions, such as converting 10 compressor sites from high-bleed pneumatics to low-bleed or air pneumatics.

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Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 85: University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution

July 28, 2023

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story.

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Williams Plans to Reduce Emissions by 56%

July 28, 2023

Williams, a natural gas company, reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 43% since 2005 and is working toward a 2030 goal of a 56% reduction.

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First Interstate BancSystem Adds Oregon, Iowa Community Solar

July 28, 2023

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. subscribed to two community solar gardens in Iowa and Oregon.

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Seven Automakers Create EV Charging Network

July 28, 2023

Seven major automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – created a joint venture to accelerate access to charging for electric vehicles in North America.

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Lafarge Canada Converts to 100% Low-Carbon Cement Production

July 27, 2023

Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group and a sustainable building solutions company, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.

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Home Depot Sets New SBTi Goals for Carbon

July 27, 2023

The Home Depot submitted new carbon reduction goals to the Science Based Target initiative for Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 “Use of Products Sold” emissions.

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Elanco Animal Health Sourced 12% of Power From RE

July 27, 2023

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated expanded the reporting boundary for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to include all sites for which Elanco has complete operational control.

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Meta Adds Solar in Texas

July 27, 2023

Tech giant Meta is adding a 240 MWac (321 MWdc) solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply clean, renewable energy to power its operations in the region.

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Keywords: Avangrid, Meta

AvalonBay Communities Reports 43.6% Emissions Reduction

July 26, 2023

AvalonBay Communities announced progress on its science-based emissions reduction targets with a 43.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 13.9% reduction in Scope 3 emissions on an intensity basis since a baseline year of 2017.

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Softchoice Lowers Emissions Intensity by 12%

July 26, 2023

Softchoice Corporation, a software-focused IT solutions provider, added environmentally sustainable practices to its operations, reducing GHG emissions by 3.4% and emissions intensity by 12%.

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American Water Sets 2035 Goals

July 26, 2023

American Water, a regulated water and wastewater utility company, set a new medium-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline and a new long-term goal of achieving net zero absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

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Best Western Hotels Add EV Charging

July 26, 2023

Three Best Western Hotels in Newfoundland and Canada are adding EV charging to their locations.

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2022 Amazon Sustainability Report

July 26, 2023

"Building a Better Future Together," Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report, is the company's fifth report detailing progress against its targets, commitments, and environmental, social, and governance topics. Explore this report to learn about achievements and progress from the world's largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.

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Lear Lowers Emissions by 17%

July 25, 2023

Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology company, decreased its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by nearly 17% by the end of 2022 against a 2019 baseline.

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BD Reduces Emissions by 10%, Adds RE

July 25, 2023

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global medical technology company, lowered its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% in FY 2022 from a FY 2019 baseline.

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Kinder Morgan Lowers Emissions, Invests in Renewable Diesel

July 25, 2023

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) announced a 2.6% decrease in its operational Scope 1 emissions and a continued decrease in the percentage of methane emissions that contribute to its overall Scope 1 emissions.

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Huntsman Achieves Progress on Targets

July 25, 2023

Huntsman Corporation achieved 50% collective progress on its near-term Horizon 2025 targets, and its 5% emissions footprint continues to decrease. The chemical manufacturer also announced a reduction in total waste intensity.

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Welltower Reduces Emissions by 10%, Uses Green Power

July 24, 2023

Welltower Inc. achieved a 10% Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity reduction goal by 2025 over a 2018 baseline ahead of schedule and used over 51,000 megawatt hours of green power, more than doubling its usage since 2021.

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H.B. Fuller to Lower GHG Intensity by 20%

July 24, 2023

H.B. Fuller Company, a global adhesives provider, plans to lower energy and GHG emissions intensity by 20% and waste and water intensity by 10% by 2025 compared to the base year of 2014.

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Virgin Atlantic Conducts Test for SAF Transatlantic Flight

July 24, 2023

Virgin Atlantic confirmed a successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend ground test with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.

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IKEA, Destination: Net Zero Lead Net Zero Forum Agenda

July 23, 2023

Smart Energy Decisions’ Net Zero Forum Fall (#NZF23 Fall) will feature an Opening Keynote from IKEA, along with a variety of general sessions, spotlight solution presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, and Destination: Net Zero, a new full-day workshop on fundamental Net Zero concepts.

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Weekend Reads: The IRA One Year In; Labor Crunch Threatens Clean Energy

July 22, 2023

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

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Electric Jets to be Powered by RE

July 21, 2023

Ecotricity founder Dale Vince announced the launch of Ecojet, an electric airline to be powered by renewable energy.

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Lowe’s Lowers Emissions by 49%, Collaborates for Efficiency

July 21, 2023

Lowe’s, a home improvement retailer, achieved a 49% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2016 and a 6% reduction in total energy consumption since 2021.

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3M Achieves 34 Superior Energy Performance 50001™ Certifications


As a science-based Fortune 500 company, 3M focuses on producing innovative products while prioritizing sustainability as a core value throughout the company. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how 3M integrated the systematic ISO-based “plan-do-check-act” framework into on-site energy management practices, resulting in reduced energy use and costs, expanded employee engagement, and improved insight into energy performance at dozens of sites.

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Seeding Mercy Collaborates in Solar Powered Pumps

July 21, 2023

Seeding Mercy Inc. (“SMI”), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the hunger crisis in East Africa, announced a strategic collaboration to fundthe deployment of off-grid solar powered irrigation pumps for farms in South Sudan.

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MetLife Reduces Emissions by 49%

July 21, 2023

MetLife reports is has lowered its GHG emissions by 49% since 2019 and also maintained carbon neutrality.

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Lafarge Canada Adds All-Electric Trucks

July 20, 2023

Lafarge Canada is electrifying its work truck fleet as part of its efforts to reduce its Scope 1 emissions.

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