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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla and Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Solar Energy Technologies Office Director, Department of Energy discuss the DOE's recently released Solar Futures Study, which details the significant role of solar in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The study showed that by 2035 solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity, drive deep carbonization of the grid, and employ as many as 1.5 million people without raising electricity prices. Listen in to hear from the mind and leader behind that study.

The Science Based Targets initiative launched Oct. 28 its first net-zero corporate emissions standard and announced that seven companies have already had their targets verified through it.

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) plans to save $10.1 million in energy and infrastructure costs through a geothermal system and other efficiency upgrades being installed at its 800-acre Princeton, N.J., campus.

The Town of Colchester, Conn., announced Oct. 28 that it will be deploying 10 MW of clean energy fuel cells that are expected to reduce community emissions by 3,850 tons per year.

Michelin announced Oct. 27 that it has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5C and joined the Race to Zero by committing to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Apple announced Oct. 27 that 175 of its suppliers plan to transition to 100% renewable energy, doubling the previous number of suppliers with such a commitment.

A project that will see 100 MW of community solar installed across the Northeast is now underway in ​​New York and Massachusetts.

Stonyfield Organic announced Oct. 27 its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity at its Londonderry, N.H., manufacturing facility by the end of 2022.

Moët Hennessy announced Oct. 26 its intention to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 50% before 2030, compared to 2019 levels.