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GSA to source carbon-free power for federal facilities in Illinois
In a multiyear deal between the U.S. General Services Administration and Homefield Energy, 80% of buildings' energy will come from wind power.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Weaving tech company scores $32M to decarbonize fashion supply chains
Unspun plans to expand the use of its 3D machinery which boosts circular production by localizing manufacturing capabilities.
By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe state of the clean energy transition in 2024
This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.
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OpinionThe US lacks enough skilled clean energy workers, but solutions are close at hand
To build successful clean energy manufacturing businesses in the U.S. while revitalizing our domestic industrial base, companies need to take responsibility for developing the workforce their growth depends on.
By Chris Dougher • July 30, 2024 -
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Data platform Paces nabs $11M to scale clean energy development
The new funding will help the company improve its platform, enhance its data intelligence and make certain data tools more available throughout the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • July 29, 2024 -
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Ag chemical company CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol
Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024 -
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White House unveils guidance on slashing super pollutant emissions
Solutions proposed included enhanced monitoring through commercial aircrafts and satellites, installation of thermal reduction units and methane sensing technologies.
By Zoya Mirza • July 25, 2024 -
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Energy storage industry sees 117% increase in corporate funding in H1 2024: Mercom
Storage deal volume reached $15.4 billion in the six months ending June 30, but funding for smart grid companies dropped 11% from the year-earlier period to $1.8 billion, Mercom Capital Group said.
By Brian Martucci • July 25, 2024 -
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Deloitte partners with property management platform for decarbonization solution
Akila, which produces virtual copies of facilities for building management, will target both companies’ clients to help them reduce emissions and prepare for disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • July 24, 2024 -
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Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks
The collaboration will add direct current fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.
By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2024 -
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IHG unveils low carbon program, targets energy efficiency in hotels
The global hospitality company called the initiative an “industry first” and said it would help it “test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures.”
By Zoya Mirza • July 18, 2024 -
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LevelTen Energy scores $65M to scale clean energy transition
The transaction infrastructure company connects renewable energy buyers, sellers and advisors and plans to use the financing to expand its platform.
By Zoya Mirza • July 17, 2024 -
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AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft, more push for digital infrastructure emissions transparency
The governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord published an open letter calling for digital infrastructure suppliers to include greenhouse gas emissions “nutrition labels.”
By Lamar Johnson • July 17, 2024 -
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Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
By S.L. Fuller • July 17, 2024 -
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Amazon hits renewable energy goal early, reduces carbon emissions
The e-commerce giant said it met a goal to match all of its electricity consumption with renewable energy seven years early and decreased overall emissions by 3% in 2023.
By Zoya Mirza • July 12, 2024 -
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Sustainable garment tech hub to open in Miami
Spain-based Jeanologia is opening the production center as it looks to expand its presence in the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024 -
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Global solar and wind capacity will more than triple to 8 TW by 2033: Wood Mackenzie
Global energy storage will grow by 636% to add nearly 2,789 gigawatt hours of capacity over the next decade, according to WoodMac's latest global market outlook.
By Diana DiGangi • July 10, 2024 -
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American Airlines CEO sounds alarm on aviation sector decarbonization
CEO Robert Isom said in the airline’s latest ESG report its climate goals are in jeopardy, given the industry’s current decarbonization efforts.
By Lamar Johnson • July 9, 2024 -
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Google’s AI efforts slow sustainability gains
The company’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed 13% last year as compute intensity increased, according to its annual environmental report.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 9, 2024 -
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Google inks renewable power agreement with Engie
Google has signed five corporate power purchase agreements with Engie, which will provide over 118 megawatts of power to boost the tech giant’s operations in Belgium.
By Zoya Mirza • July 8, 2024 -
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Climate groups say carbon offsets undermine emission reduction targets
Over 80 organizations addressed global companies and governments Tuesday, saying a reliance on carbon credits will likely “slow down global emission reductions.”
By Zoya Mirza • July 3, 2024 -
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Generative AI gains foothold in ESG landscape
The increased use of artificial intelligence in ESG, beyond reporting, was on display at the Amazon Web Services conference last week.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated July 8, 2024 -
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Google invests in BlackRock-owned solar company to aid net-zero goals
The tech giant will invest in the buildout of Taiwan’s clean energy capacity for the rights to procure up to 300 MW of solar power from New Green Power’s development pipeline.
By Lamar Johnson • July 1, 2024 -
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T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods parent company to adopt new energy management system in the US
The off-price retailer’s move to integrate its U.S. building management systems into a single, centralized platform comes as it mulls the prospect of adding more than 100 U.S. stores this year.
By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2024 -
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Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.
By Zoya Mirza • June 27, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project
The industrial gasses company will invest up to $850 million to build and operate four air separation units to boost the oil giant’s Texas hydrogen project.
By Zoya Mirza • June 26, 2024
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