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Sourcing Renewables - August 29, 2018

Facebook sets 100% RE goal for 2020

Facebook has committed to a 2020 deadline for reducing its GHG emissions by 75% and powering its global operation with 100% renewable energy. The company’s earlier goal of supporting 50% of its facilities with RE by 2018, set in 2015, was achieved one year early at 51% in 2017.

Solar - August 27, 2018

Beer distributor plans $2 million savings with solar

Brown Distributing Co. will install a 481-kW rooftop solar project at the company’s beverage distribution facility in Austin. The array is expected to save the company nearly $2 million over the next 25 years, paying for itself in less than five years

Solar - August 24, 2018

IKEA adds solar to Alberta stores

IKEA Canada announced on August 23 that as part of its long-standing commitment to renewable energy, solar panels are being installed on its stores in Edmonton and Calgary. Both systems are expected to be operational by the end of the year.

August 22, 2018

Kingspan joins supply chain initiative; Cities and Utilities join RE Sourcing Forum

Kingspan North America has joined Walmart as a member of the Smart Energy Decisions’ Supply Chain Initiative, a program designed to help early adopters of renewable energy engage with their supply chains by delivering renewable energy sourcing education, peer-to-peer networking, and connections to renewable energy suppliers in association with Smart Energy Decisions.

Wind - August 22, 2018

Philly Flyers arena catches the wind

The Wells Fargo Center arena, home to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, will be powered by 100% renewable energy, thanks to a long-term PPA for wind power between Comcast Spectacor, the arena’s owner, and Constellation.

Solar - August 21, 2018

Maryland mall adds 2 MW solar rooftop

The Francis Scott Key Mall in Frederick, Maryland announced on August 20 that its new 2,056-kilowatt solar rooftop system is operational. The mall features more than 70 retailers and it owned by PREIT, a real estate investment trust.

Solar - August 21, 2018

LA Lakers open solar-powered training facility

The Los Angeles Lakers premiered a solar-powered, state-of-the-art headquarters, the UCLA Health Training Center. The solar installation features 456 panels to generate an estimated 245,000 kWh annually for a projected savings of about $38,000 per year.

Solar - August 15, 2018

D.C.’s oldest bank is first to go solar

National Capital Bank, the oldest in Washington, has completed the installation of 60 solar panels on its bank building at Pennsylvania Avenue, becoming the first bank in the District of Columbia to be powered by solar energy.

August 14, 2018

Sysco sets 2025 goals

Sysco Corporation, the global foodservice distribution company, announced on August 13 its 2025 Responsibility Goals, including a reduction in the carbon footprint of the company’s fleet and operations by sourcing 20% of electricity from renewable sources and powering 20% of fleet vehicles with alternative fuels.