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As we prepare for SED's June Renewable Energy Forum, look back at the 2022 Innovation Summit, held in March at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, as our community of energy and sustainability buyers and suppliers gathered to focus on creating energy management strategies to hit emission reduction targets.

Michigan State University will convert 369 internal combustion engine vehicles in its fleet to fully EVs over the next decade and announced the purchase of 40 new EVs, a mix of sedans, minivans and light-duty pickup trucks.

As the number of electric vehicles increases, managing new EV loads will be critical for ensuring grid stability for businesses and consumers alike. To provide benefits to communities, utilities are offering various programs to integrate electric vehicle loads cost-effectively and efficiently. This eBook from Enel X provides an in-depth look at the various utility programs available to fleets and commercial properties.

One hundred hydrogen taxis and a new hydrogen refueling station are now operational in the Danish capital city as part of the collaboration between two pan-European projects.

Breezeline, formerly Atlantic Broadband, a cable operator,has begun to deploy EVs, a step in its commitment to reduce its operational emissions by 65% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Butler Concrete and Aggregate Ltd. implemented a hydrogen and oxygen fuel enhancement system to its fleet of ready-mix concrete trucks with the help of locally owned and operated Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc.

Walmart Inc. announced an agreement with Plug Power Inc. for an option to deliver up to 20 tons per day of liquid green hydrogen to power material handling lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers in the U.S.

Frito-Lay announced a new electric fleet that will serve the Carrollton area near Dallas Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the years, IBM’s environmental commitment has been steadfast and dependable across different eras and priorities and regardless of the topic’s relative popularity. In this column (accompanied by a video), Wayne Balta, Vice President for Environmental Affairs and Product Safety, explores the release of IBM Impact – the company’s new framework for reporting on environmental, social, and governance matters — as the company continues to act upon 21 voluntary environmental goals announced in 2021.