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Distributed Energy Resources - July 29, 2024

Sonoco Adds Off-grid EV Charging

Sonoco, a global manufacturer of consumer, industrial, health care and protective packaging, added an off-grid solar electric vehicle charging station.

GHG Emissions - July 27, 2024

Weekend Reads: Sustainability at the Olympics; Solving the Interconnection Backlog

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

GHG Emissions - July 26, 2024

Salesforce Survey Reveals AI Optimism — and Concerns

More than six in 10 sustainability professionals report their company must balance AI’s benefits with environmental costs, according to a survey from Salesforce.

GHG Emissions - July 26, 2024

Mohawk Exceeds GHG Emissions Intensity Goal

Mohawk Industries announced it has exceeded its GHG emissions intensity goal in 2023, with a reduction of 36% from its 2010 baseline. The global flooring manufacturer also posted a reduction in its carbon footprint of over 17% since 2018.

Distributed Generation - July 26, 2024

TravelCenters of America Building Public Truck Charging Station

TravelCenters of America (TA) has broken ground on one of the country’s first publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) truck charging stations at its TA Ontario, California travel center.

Sourcing Renewables - July 26, 2024

Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 106 - Heard at REF: PIVOT! How to Keep Advancing Your Strategy When Everything Changes

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Sarah Johnston, Managing Director of Marketing and Carbon Differentiated Strategy at Calpine, discusses corporate sustainability targets and the challenges of achieving them, particularly among the recent changes in SEC and SBTi guidelines. This was the opening keynote at SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum.

Energy Efficiency - July 26, 2024

600+ NYC Facilities to Participate in Summer Energy Reduction Program

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Louis A. Molina announced a new expansion of the City’s successful Demand Response program to further reduce energy consumption, cut emissions, and protect the grid this summer.

GHG Emissions - July 25, 2024