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Sourcing Renewables - April 23, 2020

Lee targets 100% renewable energy by 2025

In an Earth Day announcement, the denim and apparel brand Lee pledged April 21 to pursue their new goal of powering 100% of their owned and operated facilities with renewable energy by 2025.

Energy Efficiency - April 23, 2020

Michigan State Univ. cuts energy use 21% ahead of 2020 target

Michigan State University announced April 22 that they were recognized by the DOE for achieving their goal of reducing energy use by 20% by 2020.

GHG Emissions - April 23, 2020

Houston launches Climate Action Plan

The City of Houston, Texas, announced April 22 their sweeping Climate Action Plan, including a target to reduce emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

April 22, 2020

Cargill adds 200 MW Illinois solar project to renewables portfolio

Cargill announced April 22 the execution of a VPPA for a 200 MW Illinois solar project that is expected to offset 285,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.

Solar - April 22, 2020

Philly transit authority to source 20% of electricity from two Penn. solar farms

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed a long-term PPA for 43.8 MW of energy from two Pennsylvania solar projects and intends to use the energy generated for nearly 20% of their electricity demand.

Wind - April 22, 2020

T-Mobile advances RE100 goal with 158 MW Illinois wind farm

T-Mobile announced April 21 a long-term contract for a 158 MW Illinois wind farm that began operation on March 1 and is expected to generate more than 504,100 MWh annually.

April 21, 2020

Goldman Sachs meets 98% of RE goal, cuts energy use 12%

Goldman Sachs announced that they have met 98% of their electricity needs with renewable energy as of the end of 2019, cut energy use by 12% ahead of their 2020 goal of 10% and intend to source 80% of their renewable energy from long-term PPAs and on-site projects by 2025.

Energy Procurement - April 21, 2020