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Energy Efficiency - March 20, 2024

Morehouse College's Energy Efficiency Recognized by DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner Morehouse College for lowering its energy intensity by more than 30% since 2023, achieving its Better Buildings Challenge goal, and accelerating progress toward its internal net-zero targets.

Sourcing Renewables - March 20, 2024

Google, Microsoft Launch Initiative to Scale Clean Energy Tech

Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation announced they will work together across the electricity ecosystem to develop new business models and aggregate their demand for advanced clean electricity technologies.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 20, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Sets More Emissions Goals

Mercedes-Benz announced a continued global expansion of its electric passenger car portfolio, targeting an up to 50% share of xEVs in the new vehicle fleet in the second half of the decade, and a goal to lower production CO2 emissions by 80% by the end of the decade.

Solar - March 19, 2024

Tarkett Achieves Progress in Lowering Emissions

Tarkett, a sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions company, announced that in 2023, 44% of the company's total energy consumption came from renewable energies. Thirteen production sites sourced 100% of their electricity from renewable energies, including the Chagrin Falls and Middlefield plants in Ohio.

GHG Emissions - March 19, 2024

Owens Corning Lowers Emissions 28%

Owens Corning achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2018 baseline.

Solar - March 19, 2024

Matchbook Learning Schools Adds Solar, Energy Upgrades

Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana received a $5.3 million grant to finance several energy improvements to The Match High School and Career Center buildings, including a new 165KW photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system.

GHG Emissions - March 19, 2024

Brilliant Earth Group to Set SBTi Goals

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., a fine jewelry company, committed to set near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 18, 2024

California School Districts Add V2G Tech

Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and American Transportation, the school bus fleet operator servicing these students, will deploy Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to support grid reliability and mitigate extreme weather events.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 18, 2024

DOE Announces National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy

The Biden-Harris Administration released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy that was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sourcing Renewables - March 18, 2024

SED Previews Renewable Energy Forum 2024

Smart Energy Decisions is sharing a preview of the educational topics and energy solution providers that will be featured at the Renewable Energy Forum this June 12-14 in Aventura, Florida.