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Energy Efficiency - September 24, 2018

U.S. Steel Tower upgrades energy efficiency

The U.S. Steel Tower, Pittsburgh’s tallest skyscraper, has achieved a 40% decline in electricity and water usage since 2010, thanks to energy efficiency upgrades from both building management and tenants.

GHG Emissions - September 24, 2018

27 cities announce GHG emissions cuts

Twenty-seven cities around the globe report they have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 10% since their respective peaks posted within the last five years. U.S. cities who have reached this level include Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Portland, OR.

Sourcing Renewables - September 22, 2018

Weekend reads: Transportation revolution; Insights from Global Climate Summit

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

Solar - September 21, 2018

UNMC adds state’s largest rooftop solar

The University of Nebraska’s Medical Center campus will install nearly 1,500 solar panels atop three buildings for a total of 500 kilowatts of capacity to become the largest rooftop solar array in the state.

Solar - September 21, 2018

Six Flags begins solar project in NJ

Construction has begun on a 23.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic system in Jackson, N.J., which will produce approximately 30 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity in its first year

GHG Emissions - September 20, 2018

Exxon, Chevron join industry climate initiative

Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Occidental Petroleum will join the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), which already counts BP, Royal Dutch Shell, France’s Total as well as national oil companies of China, Mexico, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia as members.

Solar - September 20, 2018

Tetra Pak to add solar array at TX HQ

Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions company, will install a new PV panel array at its campus in Denton, Texas. The installation is part of the company’s plan to reach its goal of using 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by 2019 and worldwide by 2030.

September 19, 2018

JetBlue powers first flight with renewable jet fuel blend

JetBlue marked its first-ever flights fueled with a renewable jet fuel blend on Sept. 19 as it received its latest A321 aircraft from Airbus’ U.S. production facility in Mobile, Ala., to be followed on Sept. 20 by JetBlue’s scheduled ferry flight.

Sourcing Renewables - September 19, 2018

PVH eyes 100% RE by 2030

PVH Corp., the apparel company that includes brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and IZOD, has set a goal to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 throughout owned-and-operated offices, distribution centers, and stores globally by 2030

September 18, 2018

Boston University signs 15-year wind PPA

Boston University has signed a 15-year PPA for wind power beginning in 2020 as part its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reach zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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