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A new guide, “Overview: Renewable Energy Certificates” provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, presents REC definitions and characteristics, regional tracking systems, procurement, and accounting and reporting for the U.S. renewable energy market.

The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Morehouse College for lowering its energy intensity by more than 30% since 2023, achieving its Better Buildings Challenge goal, and accelerating progress toward its internal net-zero targets.

Penske Truck Leasing announced the launch of a large-scale, centralized electric truck charging solution that supports Penske's electric truck deployments for its customers in the Stockton, California, area.

Mercedes-Benz announced a continued global expansion of its electric passenger car portfolio, targeting an up to 50% share of xEVs in the new vehicle fleet in the second half of the decade, and a goal to lower production CO2 emissions by 80% by the end of the decade.

Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation announced they will work together across the electricity ecosystem to develop new business models and aggregate their demand for advanced clean electricity technologies.

Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana received a $5.3 million grant to finance several energy improvements to The Match High School and Career Center buildings, including a new 165KW photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system.

Owens Corning achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline.

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., a fine jewelry company, committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, announced that in 2023, 44% of the company's total energy consumption came from renewable energies. Thirteen production sites sourced 100% of their electricity from renewable energies, including the Chagrin Falls and Middlefield plants in Ohio. 

Smart Energy Decisions is sharing a preview of the educational topics and energy solution providers that will be featured at the Renewable Energy Forum this June 12-14 in Aventura, Florida.