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Sourcing Renewables - April 14, 2018

Weekend reads: How Apple reached 100% RE; Trump's attack on energy markets & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

April 13, 2018

Volvo introduces all-electric truck

Volvo Trucks announced on Apr. 12 the introduction of its first all-electric truck for commercial use. The Volvo FL Electric truck is geared for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications.

Sourcing Renewables - April 13, 2018

GM signs on for EV fast charger network

General Motors is partnering with EVgo on the construction of a dedicated DC fast charging network for drivers of Maven, GM’s car sharing brand. The network will be available to Maven Gig Chevrolet Bolt EV drivers.

GHG Emissions - April 12, 2018

Ingersoll Rand achieves target, signs PPA

Ingersoll Rand announced on Apr. 12 that it hit its target of 35% reduction of its GHG footprint from a 2013 baseline, two years ahead of its projected deadline of 2020. The company also announced new investments in RE technologies to deepen its Climate Commitment

Energy Storage - April 11, 2018

Google's next energy move

Could Google’s next move in clean energy be in the area of batteries?

GHG Emissions - April 11, 2018

JBS USA announces 2020 sustainability targets

JBS USA, a global branded food company, announced on Apr. 11 a series of sustainability targets for 2020, including a reduction of GHG emissions, along with the release of its 2017 Sustainability Report.

Sourcing Renewables - April 10, 2018

Apple goes global with 100% RE

Apple announced on Apr. 9 its global facilities are now powered with 100% clean energy. This includes the company’s retail stores, offices, data centers, and co-located facilities in 43 countries including the U.S., U.K., China, and India.

Wind - April 10, 2018

Bloomberg joins GM at HillTopper wind farm

Bloomberg LP has signed a PPA for the 185-MW HillTopper wind farm, joining General Motors, which signed their PPA for the project in Sept. 2017. Construction on the Logan County, Ill. project began this week by Enel Green Power North America

Solar - April 9, 2018

Georgia Power adds 177+ MW solar for C&I

As part of their Commercial & Industrial Renewable Energy Development Initiative (C&I REDI), Georgia Power announced on Apr. 9 plans to add more than 177 MW of new solar resources through PPAs signed with NextEra Energy and Origis Energy.

Sourcing Renewables - April 7, 2018