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GHG Emissions - July 26, 2018

Yum! Brands restaurants go green

Yum! Brands announced that more than one-third of their new restaurants are meeting the requirements of the company’s Green Building efforts that provide guidelines for reducing energy and water consumption and constructing buildings to leave a smaller footprint.

Sourcing Renewables - July 25, 2018

Fujitsu accelerates RE use to achieve Vision

Fujitsu announced that it has set a goal of sourcing 100% of the electricity consumed at its group locations, both inside and outside of Japan, from renewable sources by 2050, with an intermediate goal of 40% by 2030. The company has also joined The Climate Group’s RE100 initiative.

Solar - July 25, 2018

Honolulu airport installs solar carport

The Honolulu airport will install an array featuring 4,260 solar modules atop a new carport on the roof of its Terminal 1 parking garage in a project that aligns with the state’s goal to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045.

Energy Efficiency - July 24, 2018

General Motors revamps lighting for efficiency

Efforts to reduce lighting-related energy consumption have brought General Motors closer to its goal of reducing energy and carbon intensity by 20% from a 2010 baseline by 2020 and have generated more than $3 million in annual energy cost savings

GHG Emissions - July 24, 2018

Goodyear reports energy intensity, GHG reductions

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reported a 15% reduction in manufacturing energy intensity and a 20% reduction in GHG emissions in 2017 compared to its 2010 baseline. Results were released as part of the company’s 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Sourcing Renewables - July 23, 2018

Daimler, Penske, NFI partner for electric fleet innovation

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that Penske Truck Leasing and NFI, a supply chain solutions provider, have agreed to partner in operating the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet of eCascadia™ heavy-duty trucks

July 23, 2018

AT&T drives towards 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles

AT&T announced plans to reach 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles on the road by the end of this year.

July 21, 2018

Weekend reads: Microsoft data center tests batteries; Croatia takes the (energy) lead

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

Energy Efficiency - July 20, 2018

BB&T announces investment for energy reduction

BB&T Corporation announced it will invest more than $40 million in 1,200 of its facilities with the goal of decreasing energy and water consumption. The company also set new corporate sustainability targets of reducing energy consumption by 25% and water consumption by 10% over the next five years.

Solar - July 20, 2018

Tiffin University adds 240-kW rooftop solar array

Tiffin University in Ohio announced construction will begin on its first rooftop solar project. Located at the University’s Heminger Center, the solar array will feature 705 panels constructed on 14,000 square feet of rooftop space.

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