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A task force developed in a collaboration between the Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia is advocating for the county’s adoption of a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in its government and school operations by 2040.

The Estee Lauder Companies announced Nov. 2 that it has achieved its two targets of net zero emissions and sourcing 100% renewable electricity globally for its direct operations.

lululemon athletica announced Oct. 28 that it is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2021 and reducing carbon emissions across its global supply chain by 60% per unit of value added by 2030.

The Virtual Renewable Sourcing Forum, set for December 7-11, 2020, has announced two high profile keynote speakers, general session presentations, sponsors, and almost 40 large electric powers as attendees.

Costa Cruises, a branch of Carnival Corporation and the leading cruise line in Europe, announced Oct. 26 that it achieved Italy's first LNG bunkering operation for an LNG-powered ship.

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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Dave Grupp, VP and Head of Renewable Services at Direct Energy Business, gives us his take on the evolution of the retail energy business, including the expanding role that renewable energy is playing within it. After 15 years in the industry, Dave has had a front-row seat to the changes that have taken place and has seen the market mature and evolve in that time. From challenges to successes and goals to inspirations, this is an episode with something for everyone. Energy is growing, so learning from others is one way we can grow with it.

HNI Corporation announced Oct. 21 that it had joined the RE100 initiative and set a goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

As we look forward to the winter edition of the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, December 7-11, let's take a look back at our summer VRESF. This Insights report, part of our continuing series, offers a recap of each general session to give you the flavor of this thought-provoking and actionable content.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York announced Oct. 15 the expansion of the state's Clean Energy Standard by the New York State Public Service Commission to grant the state authority to issue a Request for Proposals for new renewable power generation sources.