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GHG Emissions - September 13, 2024

Google Partners for DAC

Tech company Google announced a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits to decarbonize the global economy and reach its goal of net zero emissions across its operations.

Solar - September 13, 2024

MGM Resorts Signs Solar PPA

MGM Resorts International signed a power purchase agreement that will more than double its access to clean solar electricity.

September 13, 2024

Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 109 - Heard at REF: How to Plan Your Optimal Clean Energy Roadmap at Least Cost

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, listen to insights from a session at the 2024 Renewable Energy Forum (REF) featuring Seyed Madaeni, co-founder and CEO of Verse. Madaeni discusses the complexities of planning an optimal clean energy roadmap at the lowest cost. He outlines the various factors that organizations need to consider when planning their sustainability programs and the importance of understanding the financial implications of these decisions.

Solar - September 12, 2024

City of Pueblo, Colorado Schools Add Solar

Local municipalities, including the City of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College and the Pueblo County School District, will benefit from the addition of two operational solar projects in Colorado, totaling 2.5 megawatts.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 12, 2024

GM Expands Fast Charging for EVs

General Motors announced that the automaker is expanding its network and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.

GHG Emissions - September 12, 2024

Logicalis Decreases Scope 1 Emissions by 27%

Logicalis, a global technology service provider, announced significant progress toward its sustainability targets and reported a 27% reduction in Scope 1 emissions since FY22, while it reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions by 17%.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 12, 2024

Kitsap Bank Installs EV Charging in Washington

Kitsap Bank, an independent, family and women-owned community bank, announced a significant expansion of their EV charging infrastructure across Washington State.

GHG Emissions - September 11, 2024

McDonald’s Achieves Progress on Emissions Decrease

McDonald's announced its Scope 1 emissions were reduced by 6% in 2023 from 2018.

GHG Emissions - September 11, 2024

DOE Funds EV Charging, Solar for 32 Entities

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $20.5 million in funding was awarded to 32 states, territories, local governments, and Tribes through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 11, 2024