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GHG Emissions - July 15, 2020

Burger King to limit cattle methane emissions with new diet

Burger King announced July 14 that they intend to reduce the daily methane emissions released by their beef livestock by 33% per day through a new program that will switch up the cows' diet and improve the sustainability of the beef industry.

Energy Efficiency - July 15, 2020

WernerCo cuts energy from lighting by 60% with LED

WernerCo announced July 15 that they are implementing an LED retrofit at one of their Illinois-based equipment manufacturing facilities that is expected to result in $156,000 annual savings through reduced power usage.

Energy Efficiency - July 15, 2020

Cornell College cuts energy use 20% with efficiency upgrades

Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, expects to reduce their energy use by 20% through a series of energy efficiency projects implemented this year.

Wind - July 14, 2020

Offshore wind became largest RE sector in 2020, despite Covid

Offshore wind capacity saw significant growth in the first half of 2020, with a total of $35 billion in project financing, becoming the largest-growing renewable energy source in an industry that rose 5% despite the economic fallout of Covid-19.

Sourcing Renewables - July 14, 2020

American RE investment could be on track for $1T by 2030

Energy storage was identified to be the most attractive renewable energy sector for investment between 2020 and 2023 in a new analysis of investor response following the economic downturn.

Sourcing Renewables - July 14, 2020

Walmart request for energy shopping in VA denied

A request by Walmart to shop for a cheaper mix of energy in Virginia was rejected by the Commonwealth's Supreme Court last week, supporting Dominion Energy's hold on the electric market in the area.

GHG Emissions - July 13, 2020

Amazon reveals groundbreaking net-zero venue, naming it Climate Pledge Arena

Amazon announced last month that they secured naming rights to Seattle’s new NHL arena and will be naming the complex Climate Pledge Arena in honor of their global initiative supporting net-zero businesses by 2040.

Solar - July 13, 2020

DC's Metro plans 12 MW solar installation across four stations

Metro will be completing the largest community solar project the National Capital Area and one of the largest in the nation through a $50 million deal recently signed to install solar paneled carports or canopies over surface lots and parking garages at four rail stations.

GHG Emissions - July 13, 2020