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Solar - February 3, 2020

William & Mary to source 50% of electricity from solar

College of William & Mary announced Jan. 30 that they signed an agreement that will allow them to source nearly 50% of the campus’s electricity needs through solar energy.

February 3, 2020

LA Sanitation commits to electrifying refuse truck fleet by 2035

Los Angeles Sanitation committed during a panel discussion on Jan. 23 to completely electrifying its refuse truck fleet, replacing its existing fleet of natural gas refuse trucks, by 2035 on the path to zero-emissions.

Energy Efficiency - February 3, 2020

Mercedes-Benz launches blockchain to track supplier emissions

Mercedes-Benz launched Jan. 30 a project to increase transparency on emission in their supply chain by using blockchain technology to track emissions throughout the value chain.

Sourcing Renewables - February 1, 2020

Weekend reads: Fossil fuels are done; Microsoft's efficiency roadblock

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

Energy Efficiency - January 31, 2020

Innovation Summit adds speakers, announces sponsors

The 2020 Innovation Summit expands its roster of speakers and announces its first wave of supplier sponsors as it gears up for the start of the event on March 9-11 at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston. Focusing on “ The Future of Energy Management, the Innovation Summit is designed to help energy and sustainability executives from large electric power users build and execute their energy management strategies.

Solar - January 31, 2020

Extra Space Storage partners for 100 solar installations

Extra Space Storage has completed 100 solar projects across locations in over a dozen states, totaling over 10 MW of energy capacity, in partnership with Safari Energy.

GHG Emissions - January 31, 2020

Delta enters offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel

Delta Air Lines announced Jan. 30 that it has entered into one of the largest airline offtake agreements of its kind to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, if produced, from Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels.

Solar - January 30, 2020

Amazon signs solar power deal for new Va. headquarters

Amazon announced Jan. 28 a new contract for 82 MW from a solar facility that will power the company’s new headquarters planned for Arlington, Va., and support its 100% renewable energy goal for the building.

Microgrids - January 30, 2020

DC housing development implements solar+battery microgrid

The Maycroft, a new justice housing development in Washington, DC will soon be able to benefit from an onsite community microgrid powered by a solar/battery combination.