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Sourcing Renewables - December 4, 2020

Burger King to deploy fast EV charging stations at 10 NE locations

Burger King will be installing EV charging stations at ten key locations in the Northeast, the company announced Dec. 3.

Energy Efficiency - December 3, 2020

Most companies are planning to invest in energy projects in 2021, survey finds

A new survey conducted by Johnson Controls found that more than half of organizations plan to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology next year, with 85% claiming that reducing energy costs was a highly important driver of investment.

Solar - December 3, 2020

Extra Space Storage plans 30 more solar installations at facilities

Extra Space Storage will be developing solar energy systems at 30 additional properties following the signing of contracts with a project developer.

Energy Efficiency - December 3, 2020

Maryland recognized by DOE for energy efficiency efforts

The State of Maryland was recognized Dec. 2 by the Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge for its advances in energy efficiency and for reducing energy intensity by 20% over its 9-million-square-foot buildings portfolio.

Sourcing Renewables - December 2, 2020

Vail Resorts to achieve 93% renewable electricity by 2023

Vail Resorts announced Dec. 1 that it will be 93% powered by renewable electricity across all its resorts by 2023 through some key deals that the company recently completed.

GHG Emissions - December 2, 2020

Uber, JetBlue, and other transportation leaders join The Climate Pledge

Uber, JetBlue, Boom Supersonic, Rivian and Cabify announced Dec. 2 that they are the newest signatories of Amazon’s The Climate Pledge representing a growing commitment within the transportation sector to transitioning to a green economy.

Sourcing Renewables - December 2, 2020

St. Louis rolls out electric bus charging management system

The St. Louis Metro Transit is planning the largest U.S. battery-electric bus fleet changing project with a capacity of 4.35 MW, made of 20 150 kW and three 450 kW chargers.

Sourcing Renewables - December 1, 2020

Daimler Trucks collaborates on massive charging hub for electric trucks

Daimler Trucks North America announced Dec. 1 a new project that will result in the creation of a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles, the first of its kind in the United States.

GHG Emissions - December 1, 2020

Lansinoh eyes decade-long climate neutrality target

Lansinoh announced Nov. 30 that it is targeting climate neutrality by 2030.