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June 19, 2019
Energy-sector blockchain launches
The Energy Web Foundation (EWF) announced that it has launched the Energy Web Chain (EW Chain), the world’s first public, open-source, enterprise-grade blockchain tailored to the energy sector. EWF is currently tracking 17 decentralized applications that focus on creating customer and business value by expanding markets for renewable energy trading, increasing the effectiveness and depth of demand response programs, and streamlining electric vehicle charging.
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June 19, 2019
Solar, wind to power almost 50% of grid by 2050
Falling cost for wind, solar and battery technology will result in a grid nearly half-powered by the two fast-growing renewable energy sources by 2050, according to the latest projections from BloombergNEF (BNEF).
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June 18, 2019
Continental celebrates rooftop solar in NY
Continental Building Products commemorated the completion of the largest rooftop solar system in the Con Edison utility system and one of the largest in New York State.
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Solar - June 18, 2019
Calif. school district innovates with solar + storage
The Pleasanton Unified School District in Pleasanton, Calif. will utilize solar plus energy storage solutions to significantly cut its emissions and save on energy costs. The project will include the installation of 1 megawatt (MW) of solar carports and a 660 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery energy storage system.
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GHG Emissions - June 17, 2019
Mitsubishi eyes Sustainability Vision 2050
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 80% by 2030. This follows the company’s initial target of a 30% reduction by 2030.
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Energy Efficiency - June 17, 2019
Des Moines passes mandatory energy benchmarking
The city council of Des Moines approved an ordinance that will require nearly 800 building in the city to report their energy and water usage. The ordinance, passed by a 5-2 vote, will require all City of Des Moines buildings, commercial buildings, and multi-family buildings over 25,000 square feet to participate.
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June 15, 2019
Weekend reads: Green finance hits $31 trillion; Oil stock Armageddon
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these can't-miss articles from around the web:
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GHG Emissions - June 14, 2019
Hudson Pacific advances towards goals
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. reduced energy consumption by 8% through 2018, on the way to a goal of 15% by 2025. The company also hit a 9% reduction in GHG emissions for the year, in this case heading towards 15% by 2018.
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Solar - June 13, 2019
Solar + storage to power College District
West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) will deploy a fully integrated solar and storage project across its West Valley and Mission College campuses located in California's Silicon Valley.
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GHG Emissions - June 13, 2019
Cargill cuts12% of CO2 emissions from shipping fleet
Cargill announced it has decreased CO2 output per cargo-tonne-mile by 12.1% in 2018 compared with a 2016 baseline, as the company heads towards a goal of cutting 15% by 2020.
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