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Finance - March 19, 2020

New York awards $1 billion to 21 state RE projects

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced March 13 20-year awards for 1,278 MW of clean energy across 21 large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects that will provide power within the state.

Wind - March 16, 2020

U.S. Offshore Windpower Economic Impact Assessment

The U.S. offshore wind industry is set to deliver significant economic benefits over the next decade, according to the new report, U.S. Offshore Wind Power Economic Impact Assessment, released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

GHG Emissions - March 16, 2020

Neste commits to carbon neutrality by 2035 throughout sustainable fuel production

Neste, a global manufacturer of renewable diesel and biofuels, announced March 15 that they intend to be carbon neutral in their production by 2035 in line with the same target set by their home country, Finland.

Finance - March 16, 2020

University of Iowa receives clean energy investment

The University of Iowa is implementing energy reduction strategies and exploring opportunities for cleaner energy use through a $1 billion 50-year utility concession contract that supports their goal of being zero-carbon by 2025.

March 13, 2020

East Coast companies urge lawmakers to prioritize carbonizing transportation

A group of more than 100 investors, companies, trade associations, institutions and organizations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Akamai, DSM, Eversource Energy, Novartis and State Street, sent a letter to the region’s governor’s advocating for the decarbonization of their transportation systems.

March 12, 2020

Amazon announces 300 MW across four new RE projects

Amazon announced March 12 four new renewable energy projects that are expected to total 300 MW across Australia, Spain, Sweden and Virginia, which will provide clean power to their AWS data centers.

Sourcing Renewables - March 11, 2020

SED Profiles in Partnership: Cinemark, Schneider Electric, and AEP Energy

Cinemark recently signed a nine-year VPPA for 40 MW of wind power - enough to cover the energy needs of 120 of its theaters. The script for Cinemark's deal opens at the Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum.

Sourcing Renewables - March 11, 2020

HEINEKEN Mexico inks deal for 100% RE for Meoqui plant

HEINEKEN Mexico will be powering its brewery in Meoqui, Chihuahua with 100% renewable energy through a 10-year agreement with Enel Green Power's Mexico-based subsidiary.

March 11, 2020

Port Fourchon installs shore power system for electrically-charged vessels

South Louisiana's Port Fourchon will be installing a utility-scale shore power system through a project that is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 42%, sulfur oxides emissions by 48% and nitrogen oxides by 98% compared to marine diesel oil.