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Sourcing Renewables - June 9, 2020

UC Berkeley finds U.S. could achieve 90% RE by 2035

The University of California, Berkeley released a report June 9 that concludes that the United States has the potential to deliver 90% clean, carbon-free electricity nationwide by 2035 at no extra costs to consumer bills, but only if robust policy reform is put in place.

Energy Efficiency - June 9, 2020

Green Lease Leaders recognized for building sustainability

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance announced June 8 the list of 2020 Green Lease Leaders representing more than 3 billion square feet of commercial and government space ranging from large and small offices to industrial buildings and data centers.

Sourcing Renewables - June 8, 2020

RE Sourcing Forum’s “Virtual Advantage” Detailed

Corporate renewable energy buyers and suppliers are demonstrating their commitment to Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. Set for July 27-31, this innovative virtual event will debut using a proprietary platform the latest in communications and event management technology for facilitating virtual events including one-to-one meetings.

Energy Efficiency - June 8, 2020

Florida school district approves HVAC improvements

Hillsborough County Schools in Tampa, Fla., approved June 2 a list of HVAC upgrades to be implemented at several of its elementary, middle and high schools to improve building climate efficiency.

Energy Efficiency - June 8, 2020

Rite Aid cuts energy use by 33% with LED installations

Rite Aid announced June 8 that they have reduced electricity consumption by 33% and have increased the number of in-store LED lighting installations by 8% since last year.

GHG Emissions - June 6, 2020

Weekend reads: The future of city office space; Saving Obama's renewables stimulus

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

GHG Emissions - June 5, 2020

Spanish winery hits 30% emissions reduction target one year early

Familia Torres, a Spanish wine producer, achieved its 2020 goal of reducing carbon emissions per bottle by 30% a year ahead of schedule through supply chain management and the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures and has set a new emissions goal.

GHG Emissions - June 5, 2020

Rolls-Royce joins UN carbon campaign to become net zero by 2030

Rolls-Royce announced June 5 that they have joined the UN Race to Zero campaign and expect to become net-zero carbon in their operations by 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - June 5, 2020

New report finds solutions for cities to overcome energy transition hurdles

A new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), the University of Michigan and Sierra Club found that cities and states bear most the burden of implementing clean energy policies and in order to reach their targets they must invest more money, build more expertise and garner more support from utilities.

Sourcing Renewables - June 4, 2020

Six Ohio schools to save 25% in energy costs through energy projects

Six Ohio school districts will be receiving solar and energy efficiency projects that are expected to provide an average of 25% annual utility savings for each school and collectively offset an average of 6,432 tons of carbon emissions annually.

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