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Distributed Energy Resources - August 11, 2023

Schneider Adds Battery EVs to California Fleet

Schneider National, a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced the carrier is now running two Lonestar Specialty Vehicles battery electric terminal tractors.

Utilities - August 11, 2023

ComEd Accelerates Adoption of EVs in Illinois

ComEd partnered with regional and municipal leaders to unveil its latest programs designed to accelerate the adoption of electrified technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois.

GHG Emissions - August 11, 2023

DOE Provides $1.2 Billion for Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas, Louisiana

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $1.2 billion to advance the development of two commercial-scale direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Solar - August 10, 2023

Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA

Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.

GHG Emissions - August 10, 2023

J.B. Hunt Lowers Emissions With Biogenic Fuels

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will focus on three key areas to reach its emission-reduction target that was announced in 2022.

Sourcing Renewables - August 10, 2023

California to Develop Hydrogen Strategy

California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to develop California's Hydrogen Market Development Strategy to increase its hydrogen market.

Solar - August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to Build Solar in Canada

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine will construct a large solar power plant in Canada, including over 6,600 solar panels that will generate approximately 4,200 MWh of electricity annually for the mine.

GHG Emissions - August 9, 2023

Civitas Resources Sets 2027 Goals

Civitas Resources developed a new commitment to reduce its Scope 1 GHG emissions by 50% by 2027 against a 2021 baseline.

GHG Emissions - August 9, 2023

Arcadia Tracks Emissions in First Report

Arcadia, a technology company connecting the clean energy future, announced its emissions for the first time,which totaled 43 tCO2e for Scope 1, 322 tCO2e for Scope 2, and 8,462 tCO2e for Scope 3.

GHG Emissions - August 9, 2023