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Sourcing Renewables - September 30, 2021

General Motors Launches Real-time Carbon Tracking to Monitor and Reduce Emissions

General Motors (GM) announced Sept. 30 a collaboration to track real-time carbon emissions at their facilities associated with electricity use. The company will also reach its goal to source 100% renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025 – five years earlier than previously announced.

Sourcing Renewables - September 30, 2021

JetBlue to Source SAF for 30% of Its NYC Airport Fuel Use

JetBlue announced Sept. 28 a new offtake agreement of sustainable aviation fuel that will increase its SAF usage to nearly 8% by the end of 2023.

Energy Efficiency - September 30, 2021

Cincinnati Bengals Stadium Completes LED Lighting Retrofit

The Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Stadium recently completed the newest phase of an energy efficiency overhaul project, including an LED lighting retrofit that could save more than $60,000 in annual electricity costs.

Solar - September 30, 2021

Intermountain Healthcare Inks Deal for 55,000 MWh of Solar Energy

Intermountain Healthcare will soon receive 20% of its electricity needs from a utility-scale solar project near Huntington, Utah.

Sourcing Renewables - September 29, 2021

Greenland Utility Launches Waste-to-Energy Service

Greenland's national waste management company, ESANI A/S, will soon provide district heating for residents and businesses through new waste-to-energy facilities.

GHG Emissions - September 29, 2021

Valaris Publishes Support for Paris Agreement Targets

Valaris recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining its intention to set operational emissions targets and chart a path for using technologies to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Solar - September 29, 2021

Solar Project to Power Gerdau Steelmaking Breaks Ground

Gerdau Long Steel North America will soon source solar energy for one of its steel mills from a project that began construction Sept. 24.

Solar - September 29, 2021

SEIA Calls on US Electricity Sector to Source 30% Solar by 2030

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced Sept. 28 its new campaign for reaching a goal of 30% of U.S. electricity generation to come from solar energy by 2030.

GHG Emissions - September 28, 2021