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Microgrids - March 17, 2021

Rialto, Calif., proceeds with RE-powered microgrid for wastewater plant

The City of Rialto, Calif., announced March 17 the next phase of a plan to design and install a microgrid powered by biogas cogeneration, solar power and backup battery storage to power the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Sourcing Renewables - March 17, 2021

Ardmore Shipping joins methanol-to-hydrogen joint venture

Ardmore Shipping Corporation will soon be teaming up with hydrogen technology developer Element 1 Corp. (e1) to deliver methanol-to-hydrogen technology to the marine sector.

Solar - March 17, 2021

U.S. solar industry saw 43% growth in installations in 2020

The U.S. solar industry installed a record 19.2 GW of capacity in 2020, representing a 43% increase from the year before.

Sourcing Renewables - March 16, 2021

ACORE chooses 15 RE companies for new acceleration program

Fifteen companies were selected to participate in the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Accelerate membership program and will benefit from the program’s networking opportunities for small renewable energy businesses.

GHG Emissions - March 16, 2021

Trane Technologies targets product emissions cut of 50%

Trane Technologies announced March 15 that it plans to reduce product carbon emissions by nearly 50% before 2030.

GHG Emissions - March 16, 2021

Air Canada targets net zero emissions in flights and ground operations by 2050

Air Canada announced March 15 its commitment to net zero emissions in all its operations globally by 2050.

Wind - March 16, 2021

Four tech and science companies join 111 MW wind aggregation deal

Uber, MilliporeSigma, Akamai, and Synopsys came together for an aggregation deal for 111 MW from a new 350 MW Texas wind project.

Sourcing Renewables - March 15, 2021

Chicago's McCormick Place to use 100% clean energy

The McCormick Place convention facility in Chicago will soon be using 100% renewable electricity through a new agreement that was completed March 11.

Energy Efficiency - March 15, 2021

Boston completes Phase 1 of $45M municipal energy initiative

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced March 11 that the city completed the first phase of its energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative that includes a $45 million investment into the upgrading of city-owned buildings.