Smart Energy Decisions News

July 6, 2020

Ohio plans statewide EV charging network

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced June 30 that their DriveOhio initiative finalized a study advocating for the expansion of a state-wide electric vehicle charging highway.

GHG Emissions - July 6, 2020

Darigold commits to carbon neutrality in farming

Darigold and the Northwest Dairy Association announced June 30 that they plan to be carbon neutral by 2050 through investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

July 2, 2020

Vail Resorts to cover 90% of electricity with new wind farm

Vail Resorts announced July 1 that they will be covering 90% of the electricity use at their 34 North American resorts with energy from an 82-turbine wind project that went online this week.

GHG Emissions - July 2, 2020

House Democrats release climate plan for net-zero by 2050

Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives released a proposal on June 30 that would get the U.S. to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by emphasizing the electrification of the transportation sector and deployment of clean energy technologies.

Solar - July 2, 2020

Cox Communications installs solar + battery system

Cox Communications announced June 29 that they are building an integrated 360 kW solar and 560 kW onsite behind-the-meter battery storage project at their primary corporate office in San Diego.

Commercial - July 1, 2020

McDonald's plans EV charging installations at UK Drive-Thrus

McDonald's announced June 29 that they will be installing electric vehicle charging stations across new and existing Drive-Thru restaurants in the United Kingdom.

Wind - July 1, 2020

Verizon, Saint-Gobain ink agreements with 250 MW wind farm

Verizon and Saint-Gobain North America both signed VPPAs for a 250 MW wind farm in McLean County, Ill.

GHG Emissions - July 1, 2020

Milliken cuts emissions 12.4% in one year

Milliken announced in their new sustainability report on June 25 that they reduced their greenhouse gas emissions 12.4% between 2018 and 2019 in pursuit of their target to reduce emissions by 25% before 2025.

GHG Emissions - June 30, 2020

L’Oréal targets carbon neutrality, 100% RE by 2025

L'Oreal announced June 25 their "L'Oreal for the future" sustainability plan, which includes targets to achieve carbon neutrality and 100% renewable energy at all their sites before 2025 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions per finished product 50% from 2016 levels before 2030.

Sourcing Renewables - June 30, 2020

New Bulleit distillery to be 100% carbon neutral

The global alcohol producer Diageo announced June 29 that their new Kentucky distillery for Bulleit whiskey is expected to be carbon neutral and powered by 100% renewable energy in an effort to achieve net-zero emissions and 100% renewable energy in all their operations by 2030.

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