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Combining on-site renewable energy sources and thermal energy storage systems can lead to significant reductions in carbon emissions and operational costs for building owners. Learn about the latest developments in thermal energy storage for commercial buildings in the new fact sheet, "Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings: State-of-the-Art Technologies and Practical Considerations for Implementation" from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative.

AptarGroup, Inc. — a global company in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies — achieved its goal of 97% of electricity coming from renewable sources.

Tanger, an owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, increased its renewable energy production through onsite solar infrastructure and now offers electric vehicle charging spaces at more than 90% of its centers.

Burbank Water and Power announced the addition of a 75-kW/500-kWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) system at its EcoCampus.

Cemex, a building materials company, entered into a new fueling agreement to receive ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in southern California.

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

Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) became the first water utility in the nation to have all of its water treatment plants—three, in this case—certified to ISO 50001 and SEP 50001. The utility has an energy policy that commits financial and labor resources to achieving continual improvement in energy performance. Read this column from Better Buildings Solutions Center to learn how DMWW improved its energy performance by 19%.

Phoenix Tower International, a global wireless communications infrastructure provider, announced the conversion of €1.2 billion credit facilities into a sustainability-linked loan.

Badger Meter, Inc., a global provider of water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters, announced an 18% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity year-over-year, with a 44% reduction in intensity from a 2020 baseline.

Federal Realty Investment Trust, an owner and operator of retail-based properties, announced it increased its use of renewable energy by adding onsite solar generating capacity.