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Sourcing Renewables - December 10, 2020

Starbucks explores utility-scale storage in new procurement endeavor

Starbucks announced Dec. 9 that it has entered into an agreement to virtually procure 5.5 MW of battery storage capacity and 24 MW of solar energy in a first-of-its-kind corporate financial agreement for utility-scale storage.

Sourcing Renewables - December 10, 2020

Amazon becomes largest corporate RE purchaser with 26 new projects

Amazon announced Dec. 10 a list of 26 new utility-scale wind and solar projects totalling 3.4 GW, making it the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy.

GHG Emissions - December 9, 2020

Mercedes-Benz aims for carbon neutral supply chain by 2039

Mercedes-Benz announced this week its ambition to have a carbon-neutral global supply chain by 2039.

Solar - December 9, 2020

Largest Rhode Island solar farm to power local towns, school district

A rooftop solar installation that will provide power to the Town of Bristol, the Town of Barrington and Barrington School District is now under construction and is expected to be the largest such installation in the state of Rhode Island.

Solar - December 9, 2020

Nestlé makes its largest RE investment in Texas solar project

Nestle announced Dec. 9 that it will be the sole tax equity investor for a new 250 MW solar project in Texas, from which it will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity attributes generated by the project’s energy production.

Energy Efficiency - December 8, 2020

Deutsche Bank to link management pay to hitting ESG targets

Deutsche Bank announced Dec. 7 that it intends to link management pay to environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) criteria, following the lead of a few other financial institutions.

Sourcing Renewables - December 8, 2020

McDonald's to reach 50% of emissions goals with 2020 VPPAs

McDonald's reported Dec. 7 that it used 2020 to increase its investment in renewable energy generation and will be halfway to its emissions reduction goal once its new projects come online.

Microgrids - December 8, 2020

Port of San Diego plans 700 kW microgrid project

The Port of San Diego announced Dec. 7 that it has awarded a contract for the construction of its 700 kW Microgird Infrastructure Project that will consist of a battery storage system and electrical infrastructure that could save the port $3.2 million in energy costs over 20 years.

Sourcing Renewables - December 7, 2020

Google looks to intelligent computing for 24/7 RE supply

As Google pursues its new 24/7 clean energy goal, the tech company released its plans to design a machine learning platform that aligns its operations with the availability of renewable energy resources on the grid.

GHG Emissions - December 7, 2020

United Natural Foods to establish science-based emissions reduction targets

United Natural Foods, Inc., announced Dec. 2 its intention to establish science-based emissions reduction targets covering its operations and value chain in line with the Paris Agreement as part of its 2030 ESG agenda.

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