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Solar - April 20, 2021

Little Rock Audubon Center Now Powered With 100% Solar

The National Audubon Society’s Arkansas location is now home to the state’s first 100% renewable energy-powered nonprofit organization. The Little Rock Audubon Center’s (LRAC) 35-kilowatt solar power plant was custom designed to meet the center’s total electricity demand.

Sourcing Renewables - April 19, 2021

Iron Mountain Signs New Leases for RE-powered Data Center Space

Iron Mountain announced April 15 that it signed two leases for a total of 6 MW with a U.S.-based Fortune 100 customers at its 100% renewable energy-powered data center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Sourcing Renewables - April 19, 2021

Amazon Adds New Renewable Projects, Now Ranks as Top Purchaser in Europe

Amazon announced the purchase of solar and wind power from nine new utility-scale energy projects on April 19 in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. This brings Amazon’s total to 206 renewable energy projects globally with a capacity of 8.5 GW of electricity production. The company is now the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in Europe with more than 2.5 GW.

Finance - April 19, 2021

Citi Expands Sustainable Financing Goal to $1 trillion

Citi Bank announced April 15 a commitment to complete $1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030.

April 19, 2021

JPMorgan Chase Aims $2.5 Trillion Toward Sustainability Development

JPMorgan Chase announced on April 15 plans to finance and facilitate more than $2.5 trillion over the next 10 years to address climate change and sustainable development.

GHG Emissions - April 17, 2021

Weekend reads: Denmark's energy island; Adding carbon to a corporate strategy

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

April 16, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 31: The State of Retail Energy Partnerships, with Raj Bazaj

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Raj Bazaj, Executive Director of Solution Sales at Constellation. John and Raj discuss the future of retail energy partnerships and the impact that has on the energy industry. Listen to hear Raj share his personal insights on sustainability and energy solutions in retail environments. This episode is made in partnership with Constellation.

Sourcing Renewables - April 16, 2021

Facebook Reaches Net Zero and 100% RE Across Global Operations

Facebook announced April 15 that all its global operations are now supported by 100% renewable energy and that it has achieved its net zero emissions.

GHG Emissions - April 16, 2021

Apple Targets Carbon Removal Through Reforestation with New Fund

Apple launched April 15 a $200 million fund targeting investments in carbon removal forestry projects with the intention to remove at least 1 million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.