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Energy Efficiency - April 9, 2021
UMass Conducts Energy Audit by Drone
A team of faculty and student researchers from UMass Lowell’s Department of Mechanical Engineering used a drone to identify and prioritize cost-saving repairs and energy-efficiency projects on campus.
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Finance - April 9, 2021
BlackRock Raises $4.8 Billion for Climate Investments
BlackRock Real Assets reported a $4.8 billion final close of its Global Renewable Power Fund III with commitments from more than 100 institutional investors and significantly exceeding its initial target. The fund invests in global climate infrastructure assets, primarily in renewable power generation, across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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Solar - April 8, 2021
Wells Fargo Expands Solar in North Carolina
Wells Fargo announced a 20-year renewable energy purchase agreement for 100% of solar energy produced by the 58 MW Blackburn Solar project in Catawba County, North Carolina. The transaction is Wells Fargo’s single largest to date and will supply approximately 8% of the company’s annual global electricity.
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Solar - April 8, 2021
Maud's Coffee & Tea Now Using 100% Solar Energy
Intelligent Blends, the parent company of Maud's Coffee & Tea announced that it is now using solar-powered energy for the production of all of its house blends and certified recyclable pods.
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Solar - April 8, 2021
Facebook Buys Power from Floating Solar Farm
Facebook announced the purchase of 5 MW of solar power from the largest floating solar in Singapore, located in the Straits of Johor.
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Energy Efficiency - April 7, 2021
Georgetown University Partnership Boosts Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Goals
Georgetown University is boosting its conservation and utility management efforts through a partnership with ENGIE North America. Together, these efforts will improve energy efficiency, help the university achieve ambitious sustainability goals, and positively impact students, faculty, and the community.
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Sourcing Renewables - April 7, 2021
Record-breaking 260+ GW of Renewable Energy Added Globally in 2020
More than 260 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity were added around the world, an increase of almost 50% over expansion in 2019 and beating both estimates and records. According to data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), more than 80% of all new electricity capacity added in 2020 was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for 91% of new renewables.
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GHG Emissions - April 7, 2021
Novelis Announces Sustainability and Net-Zero Carbon Goals
Novelis Inc., an Atlanta-based aluminum rolling and recycling company, announced its goal to become a net carbon-neutral company by 2050 or sooner and reduce its carbon footprint by 30 % by 2026. The company already had a longstanding sustainability commitment and now commits to becoming a fully circular business with a more diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace.
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April 7, 2021
Wind Energy Powers Boehringer Ingelheim's Largest U.S. Site
Boehringer Ingelheim, a manufacturer of animal vaccines, now powers its largest U.S. manufacturing site with wind power. The change to wind power will reduce carbon emissions at the site by 76% and is part of a larger company commitment to environmental sustainability nationwide.
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Solar - April 6, 2021
PepsiCo Bottling Facility in N.J. Adds Rooftop Solar
PepsiCo's bottling facility in Piscataway, N.J. now has a 992,800-watt roof-mounted solar array. The project is part of a corporate initiative to achieve 100% renewable electricity for PepsiCo’s U.S.-based operations.
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