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December 17, 2021

Hurlburt Field in Florida Increases Power Supply, Stability

Hurlburt Field near Destin, Florida completed an energy modernization project that upgraded infrastructure and supported the critical power supply and grid stability needs at the base, which is home to the U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command.

Energy Efficiency - December 17, 2021

Wendy's Franchise Expands Program to Lower Energy Use

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchise entities with 345 restaurant locations, will expand its deployment of a technology platform designed to lower its energy use following a successful five-site pilot.

December 17, 2021

FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Vehicles

FedEx Corp. received its first five from an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM).

GHG Emissions - December 16, 2021

Kraft Heinz Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

The Kraft Heinz Company announced it plans to achieve net zero GHG emissions across its operations, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, and from its global supply chain, including Scope 3 by 2050.

Solar - December 16, 2021

Dairy Farmers of America Plant Unveil PA Solar Project

A 1.9 MW ground mount solar project was installed at a Dairy Farmers of America production facility in Middlebury Center, Pennsylvania, helping the family farmer-owned cooperative expand its commitment to a more sustainable future.

Energy Storage - December 16, 2021

MSC Group Cruise Ship Powered by LNG

The cruise division of MSC Group announced it plans to launch the first cruise ship operating on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology to lower carbon emissions.

December 16, 2021

Pacific Green Trucking to Use RNG

Pacific Green Trucking continues to expand its clean fleet in the Port of Los Angeles, signing a fueling agreement with Clean Energy for an estimated 1 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 61 new natural gas trucks.

December 15, 2021

San Francisco, Seattle Lead City Clean Energy Scorecard

San Francisco topped the list for the first time in 2021 City Clean Energy Scorecard, followed by Seattle (#2), Washington, DC (#3), Minneapolis (#4), and Boston and New York (tied for #5).

GHG Emissions - December 15, 2021

Better Cotton To Lower GHG by 2030

Better Cotton announced the launch of its 2030 strategy, including a climate change mitigation target to reduce overall GHG emissions per tonne of Better Cotton produced by 50% by 2030.