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Energy Storage - September 18, 2018

Western Michigan University premieres battery storage project

Western Michigan University started operation on Sept. 19 of a new large-scale battery at its Parkview campus. The 1-megawatt battery’s output is about the amount of electricity used by approximately 1,000 residential customers in an hour.

September 17, 2018

21 companies sign Step Up Declaration

Twenty-one companies have joined to launch the Step Up Declaration, an alliance dedicated to harnessing the power of emerging technologies and the fourth industrial revolution to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all economic sectors and ensure a climate turning point by 2020.

September 17, 2018

Salesforce, Diagio added to Dow Jones 2018 Sustainability Indices

Results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2018 have been announced, with Salesforce, Schlumberger LTD, and Diageo PLC named as the largest additions based on free-floating market capitalization.

Energy Efficiency - September 15, 2018

Weekend reads: Is Trump the saboteur of EVs?; Will renewables fuel the next revolution?

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

Energy Efficiency - September 14, 2018

Starbucks commits to Greener Stores

Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Sept. 13 the premiere of "Starbucks Greener Stores," a commitment to designing, building, and operating 10,000 greener stores” globally by 2025.

GHG Emissions - September 14, 2018

Kilroy Realty to be carbon neutral by 2020

Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC) announced its commitment to achieving carbon neutral operations by year end 2020. Through programs instituted by the company, KRC will reach Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon neutrality, exceeding its goals previously validated by Science-Based Targets.

September 13, 2018

IKEA accelerates plan for EV home deliveries

The IKEA Group announced on Sept. 13 an accelerated timeline for providing home deliveries via electric vehicles (EV) in five major cities. The new target of 2020 is part of the company’s plan to reach 100% zero emissions for last-mile home delivery.

GHG Emissions - September 13, 2018

United Airlines pledges 50% GHG cut by 2050

United Airlines announced on Sept. 13 a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 from a 2005 baseline, the equivalent of removing 4.5 million vehicles from the road each year.

September 12, 2018

Herman Miller to reach 100% RE

Furnishings manufacturer Herman Miller, furnishings manufacturer signed a four-year PPA to power its Spring Lake, Mich. manufacturing locations with 100% renewable energy. The company will receive approximately 25,000 megawatt hours of wind energy annually.

GHG Emissions - September 12, 2018

JM Smucker nears goal of 10% GHG reduction

The J.M. Smucker Company announced a 9.9% decline in absolute GHG emissions in 2017 from a 2014 baseline, while GHG emissions intensity was reduced by 7%.

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