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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 19 state and local governments will receive over $240 million to adopt and implement the latest energy efficient or innovative building codes.

The Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) broke ground on a 240-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) canopy system, a step toward achieving the Oregon city's ambitious goal of bringing the facility closer to net-zero.

Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of 25 modern fuel-efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced the company is implementing a series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic efficiency of its vessels.

Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global manufacturer in recycled polyester production, established sustainability goals for 2030, which include a 50% reduction in carbon emissions, green products constituting 50% of total production and green raw materials comprising 50% of its sourcing.

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee marked the completion of the Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field at a ceremony in Chariton, Iowa. The first phase of this project, which began in 2023, is officially operational.

Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Tualatin and area partners in Oregon will receive $15 million to bring publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure to the region as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).

Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.

The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate that will help in electrifying the Village’s municipal fleet.