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Mondelēz International on June 27 signed a power purchase agreement to source energy from a Texas wind farm, its largest renewable energy partnership around the world and the snack company's first such agreement in the United States.

A Madison, WI., based life sciences innovation company saw an 8% decrease its carbon footprint and the reduction of energy use through the improvement of the efficiency of its facilities, according to its newly released 2019 Corporate Responsibility

Tufts University announced June 26 plans to install two rooftop solar power systems on its Medford/Somerville campus, expected to generate 161,000 kWh and save the university $187,000 over the next 20 years.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) announced June 25 plans to install a 2 MW/4 MWh battery energy storage system on-site as part of a larger long-term sustainability commitment.

Whole Foods Markets announced June 24 the installation of more than 2.6 MW of solar projects that will be installed across eight of its operating locations in California and Nevada, with one site combining an integrated storage system.

The New York State legislature approved June 20 the most aggressive clean energy bill in the country to date, including a goal to source all electricity from emission-free sources by 2040 and an 85% reduction in economy-wide emissions by 2050.

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.

Marking the largest commitment to solar energy in Maryland and one of the most significant pledges to GHG emissions reduction in higher education, Johns Hopkins University has entered into a 15-year agreement to supply its campuses with more than 250,000 megawatt-hours of solar power per year.