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Dependable Supply Chain Services announced June 10 that they have completed an agreement that will allow them to power their electric transportation fleet with 100% renewable energy.

Achieving a zero-carbon future requires a range of smart, renewable options. Direct Energy Renewable Services offers a guide, “Start your Sustainability Journey with Energy,” to help define your path from sustainably-minded to sustainably-achieving.

The public works building in Muskegon Heights, Mich., completed a solar installation that will be part of a larger 645 kW system that is expected to offset nearly half of the city's public building energy needs.

The University of California, Berkeley released a report June 9 that concludes that the United States has the potential to deliver 90% clean, carbon-free electricity nationwide by 2035 at no extra costs to consumer bills, but only if robust policy reform is put in place.

Corporate renewable energy buyers and suppliers are demonstrating their commitment to Smart Energy Decisions’ Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. Set for July 27-31, this innovative virtual event will debut using a proprietary platform the latest in communications and event management technology for facilitating virtual events including one-to-one meetings.

The City of Temecula in California is a shining star in their commitment to govern based on a 10-year sustainability plan. In this case study from BioStar, see how the city navigated a cleaner carbon footprint and achieved ESG goals through cost-effective renewables.

Familia Torres, a Spanish wine producer, achieved its 2020 goal of reducing carbon emissions per bottle by 30% a year ahead of schedule through supply chain management and the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures and has set a new emissions goal.

A new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), the University of Michigan and Sierra Club found that cities and states bear most the burden of implementing clean energy policies and in order to reach their targets they must invest more money, build more expertise and garner more support from utilities.

Six Ohio school districts will be receiving solar and energy efficiency projects that are expected to provide an average of 25% annual utility savings for each school and collectively offset an average of 6,432 tons of carbon emissions annually.

Morrisville Water and Light in Vermont will soon be receiving power from a 2.2 MW solar project that is currently under construction on land used for corn silage.