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Private and public electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are essential to the transformation of the transportation sector, yet associated expenses outside of the actual hardware, software, and construction called “soft costs” are not well understood. A new multilaboratory initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aims to find pathways to reduce soft costs for EVSE installation.

Arconic Corporation — a provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions — announced a 6% reduction in overall GHG emissions year-over-year.

California American Water announced a partnership to deliver resilient renewable energy to its company’s San Diego District electric vehicles without relying on the grid.

The Stock Spirits Group, a European spirits producer, announced a commitment to lowering its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 3 GHG emissions by a minimum of 20% by 2030 as part of its revised sustainability goals.

The Container Store Group, Inc. announced the company lowered energy consumption by 7.1% between 2022 and 2023 as a result of ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.

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Nestlé announced it invested in Stampede, a nearly 2,600 acre solar project in Hopkins County, Texas.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Megan Lorenzen, Director of Climate and Energy at Salesforce, to discuss the intersection of AI, energy and sustainability. Megan shares insights on Salesforce's efforts in clean energy deployment, including their 100% renewable energy commitment and their role in the global energy transition. They also explore Salesforce's innovative approaches to AI, including the balance between AI's potential to drive climate action and its environmental impact. Megan shares Salesforce’s new sustainable AI policy principles and discusses their engagement with policymakers to promote effective climate legislation, while providing a comprehensive look at how leading technology firms are navigating the complex landscape of energy and AI for a sustainable future.

Clario, a healthcare research technology company that delivers leading endpoint technology solutions for clinical trials, announced that its efforts contributed to a 20% reduction year over year in the company's GHG emissions.

Love's Travel Stops announced the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies and infrastructure across the nation.