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Buying clean power or building a sustainable headquarters will signal to your customers—and your employees—that your company walks the talk on its values. But through smaller steps that also move the needle, as explored in this new piece from Apex Clean Energy, every corporation can play a part in the shift to a sustainable future for all.

Crown Point Health Suites will soon be undergoing a series of energy efficiency improvements to its nursing home with no upfront cost.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Aug. 30 a $24 million pilot program that will help low- to moderate-income residents fund electrification projects in affordable housing.

Lazer Spot announced Aug. 26 that it will soon be deploying more than 25 electric vehicle trucks in its yard management operations.

Tarleton State University will soon be undergoing a series of energy projects that are expected to reduce its electricity use and natural gas consumption by 21-23% annually.

Schools and small businesses in New Jersey will soon have access to funds for efficiency upgrades to HVAC systems and plumbing infrastructure under a new program enacted through a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

As the public and private sectors pursue organization-wide goals for reducing GHG emissions, commercial food service kitchens and restaurants face multiple challenges: identifying new opportunities to improve energy efficiency while adhering to changing local and state regulations supporting electrification and decarbonization. This column from Better Buildings shows how operators like The Wendy's Company are finding success with a steady approach.

Regions released Aug. 23 its latest ESG report detailing its success in reducing energy usage through coordinated efficiency projects.

NETSCOUT announced Aug. 24 that it reduced the energy usage in its engineering labs by 12.1% in 2020 through a series of infrastructure updates.

Apple announced the first cohort selected for its Impact Accelerator, a new program focused on supporting minority-owned businesses that develop environmentally-focused solutions.