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Google is partnering on a framework agreement to support over 80 distributed solar PV projects totaling 500 MWAC that aligns with an environmental justice program that will benefit more than 25,000 families in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.

During Earth Week, NASCAR announced its plan to reduce the motorsport company’s carbon footprint to zero across its operations by 2035. The goal is part of NASCAR IMPACT, a platform incorporating sustainability, community engagement, and other initiatives.

Lowe's announced details of rooftop solar panel installations at 174 store and distribution center locations nationwide that, once complete, will provide approximately 90% of the energy usage at each location.

Toshiba Corporation and its energy business company, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (ESS), signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the company’s Smart Community Center, which is Toshiba Group’s business headquarters in Kawasaki, Japan.

The Chemours Company, a chemistry company, and TC Energy, an energy infrastructure company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to potentially develop hydrogen production facilities in West Virginia.

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced its enrollment in a renewable energy program called MIGreenPower, which will help it achieve its goal to attribute 100% of its R&D operations in Michigan, including its headquarters and six other facilities, to renewable energy projects starting in 2026.

Walmart announced it will incorporate a 15-liter compressed natural gas engine into its private fleet.

General Mills sourced 87% of renewable electricity across its global owned operations while 92% of packaging for its North America Retail and North America Foodservice operating segments was recyclable or reusable by weight.

Google signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Belgium and the Netherlands as part of the technology company’s goal to operate carbon-free energy by 2030.