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Solar - February 8, 2022

T-Mobile Enters Community Solar Partnership

T-Mobile signed a long-term agreement with Nexamp to participate in a community solar program as part of T-Mobile's efforts to achieve its science-based carbon emissions targets.

Energy Efficiency - February 8, 2022

Oregon DOT Streetlight Conversion Project Finished

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) streetlight conversion pilot program replaced more than 8,000 high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures across the greater Portland area with LEDs that will lower carbon emissions.

February 7, 2022

Phillips 66 Aviation Launches Carbon Offset Program

Phillips 66 Aviation, a refiner and national supplier of jet fuels and avgas to private, commercial and military aviation, announced its carbon offset program to its fixed-based operators (FBOs) and flight operators.

Solar - February 7, 2022

Solar for SMUD, City of Santa Clara Begins Operation

PPAs signed by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and the City of Santa Clara are now being fulfilled with the operation of Aquamarine, a 250 MW project within the Westlands Solar Park (WSP), located in the San Joaquin Valley.

Energy Efficiency - February 7, 2022

easyJet Adopts Fuel Platform to Lower CO2 Emissions

European airline easyJet is implementing a new platform to reduce the fuel burn and CO2 emissions of their fleet as part of its goal to reduce a carbon footprint from flying across Europe.

GHG Emissions - February 7, 2022

University of Vermont Joins Partnership for Green Hydrogen

University of Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. (VGS) have joined a partnership to study the impact of green hydrogen on lowering carbon emissions.

February 5, 2022

Weekend Reads: Some Reasons for Carbon Optimism; Biden Looks to RE to Revamp Puerto Rico's Grid

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

GHG Emissions - February 4, 2022

Google, Microsoft Join Long Duration Energy Storage Council

Google and Microsoft are among several companies who joined the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, a global CEO-led organization focused on replacing the use of fossil fuels to meet peak demand with zero carbon long duration energy storage.

Wind - February 4, 2022

Charles River Laboratories Signs Wind VPPA in Spain

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. announced it has entered into a VPPA for 35 MW of wind energy in Spain. This agreement will address the company’s European power requirement of 100% renewable energy by 2023.