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Energy Efficiency - August 11, 2020

Maine public schools implement LED incentive program

Fifty-six schools in Maine were awarded funds for LED upgrades in a program that dished out $825,000 in efficiency incentives, with another $101,000 currently pending.

Sourcing Renewables - August 10, 2020

Republic Services to purchase 2,500 electric waste collection trucks

Republic Services announced Aug. 10 a new project to develop and purchase 2,500 electric waste and recycling collection trucks in one of the industry's first large-scale moves toward fleet electrification.

Sourcing Renewables - August 10, 2020

Conservation groups team up on renewable energy

A new collaboration between National Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife and EDF Renewables North America intends to help the state of California in its goal of 100% renewable energy while implementing wildlife conservation efforts.

GHG Emissions - August 10, 2020

Capgemini targets net-zero by 2030

Capgemini recently announced their new target to be carbon neutral in their operations by 2025 and net-zero by 2030.

Energy Storage - August 8, 2020

Weekend reads: Turning stale beer into energy in Australia; The future of energy storage tech

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

Sourcing Renewables - August 7, 2020

Utah Inland Port Authority explores renewable natural gas

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) announced July 28 that they signed a Joint Cooperation Statement with Dominion Energy Utah aimed at pursuing opportunities for the development of natural gas programs and technology.

Solar - August 7, 2020

Vomela Companies unveils St. Paul's largest rooftop solar array

The Vomela Companies revealed Aug. 4 the largest solar array in St. Paul, Minn., which is located on the rooftop of their new 300,000 square foot headquarters.

Energy Efficiency - August 7, 2020

Dropbox sets 2030 sustainability goals, targets 100% RE

Dropbox released Aug. 5 their sustainability targets for 2030, including carbon neutrality, sourcing 100% renewable energy and support organizations working for climate action.

Wind - August 6, 2020

Facebooks inks deal with Illinois wind farm

Facebook completed an agreement Aug. 6 with the Lincoln Land Wind project in Illinois to source approximately 170 MW of renewable energy from the 300 MW project.

Finance - August 6, 2020

Google issues largest corporate sustainability bond

Google parent company Alphabet announced Aug. 3 that they have issued $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds, the largest by any company ever, that will fund projects in energy efficiency, clean energy, green buildings, clean transportation, circular economy, affordable housing and racial equity.

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