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Solar - January 17, 2024

DePue, Illinois Adds Solar Farm

A 26.3 megawatt (MW DC) 20 MW AC solar farm in DePue, Illinois was completed.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 16, 2024

New York State Receives Federal Funding for EV Charging

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York state received $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging.

GHG Emissions - January 16, 2024

KIRCHHOFF Automotive to Deploy Green Steel

KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a global automotive supplier, signed a seven-year agreement for the delivery of near zero emissions steel from Boden.

Solar - January 16, 2024

Whirlpool Corporation Installs RE at Ohio Plants

Whirlpool Corporation announced that the company entered into agreements to add solar and wind power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 16, 2024

LA School District Adds Electric Buses to Fleet

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric zero-emission school buses to assist the school district in transitioning to 100% electric student transportation.

January 13, 2024

Weekend Reads: West Virginia Makes the Solar Switch; US Emissions Reductions Fall Short of Goals

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

Sourcing Renewables - January 12, 2024

DOE Sees Progress in Launching Hydrogen Projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 2023 was a big year for clean hydrogen, as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs prepare to begin hydrogen demonstration projects, while other partnerships were created and investments were made in the sector.

GHG Emissions - January 12, 2024

Smart Energy Voices Podcast Episode 94: Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA

At Smart Energy Decisions’ 2023 Net Zero Forum/Fall, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.

Distributed Energy Resources - January 12, 2024

BMW's Munich Plant Converts to EV Only for 2027

Starting in 2026, BMW Group’s Munich plant will manufacture the Neue Klasse sedan, followed by the production of all-electric models only the following year.

GHG Emissions - January 12, 2024