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Lime Signs for Lower Emissions Shipping

March 18, 2024

Lime, an operator of shared light electric vehicles, announced a new deal for zero-emissions port-to-hub shipping for all Lime freight arriving in North America through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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California School Districts Add V2G Tech

March 18, 2024

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. 

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DOE Announces National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy

March 18, 2024

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.

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SED Previews Renewable Energy Forum 2024

March 18, 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.

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Salt Lake City Courthouse to Receive Energy Upgrades

March 18, 2024

The U.S. General Services Administration announced nearly $50 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds for improvements to the historic Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse in Salt Lake City.

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Weekend Reads: Nuclear Is Having a Moment; All About Carbon Credits

March 16, 2024

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

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Google Sets Aim for $35 Million in Carbon Credits

March 15, 2024

Google has pledged to match the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase program and plans to contract for at least $35 million worth of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months.

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NYC's Green Economy Action Plan

March 15, 2024

In 2023, New York City committed to creating a comprehensive industry action plan that defines the green economy and lays out the City's path to seizing the opportunity it presents. The Green Economy Action Plan sets forth the first-ever universal understanding of the green economy in New York City and establishes a baseline to understand its growth over time.

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Saint-Gobain Lowers Manufacturing Emissions by 96%

March 15, 2024

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities in McPherson, Kansas, Social Circle, Georgia, and Williamsport, Maryland, respectively. 

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Cardinal Health Receives SBTi Approval

March 15, 2024

Cardinal Health announced the company received approval by the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

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Crown Holdings Signs VPPA in Spain

March 15, 2024

Crown Holdings, Inc. entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement.

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DOE Allocates $750 Million for Hydrogen Projects

March 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $750 million to lower the cost of clean hydrogen for 52 projects across 24 states.

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Manapōuri Power Station Adds Electric Hydrofoiling Ferry

March 14, 2024

Lake Manapōuri in New Zealand is about to receive its first electric hydrofoiling ferry, the Candela P-12.

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Canadian Forces Base to Undergo Energy Upgrades

March 14, 2024

The Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton, Canada, will undergo a massive energy upgrade project across 124 buildings covering 4.6 million square feet.

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THOR Industries Receives Electric Chassis

March 14, 2024

THOR Industries received its first delivery of an electric chassis that it plans to upfit into an electrified class A RV.

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Bimbo Bakeries USA Premieres Six Onsite Microgrids

March 13, 2024

Bimbo Bakeries USA has implemented onsite microgrids at six of their sites in California, which will provide nearly 20% of the company’s energy usage and save an estimated 1,700 CO2e tons per year.

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2024 Net Zero Forum Spring Wrap-up

March 13, 2024

Net Zero Forum Spring once again gathered Smart Energy Decisions’ community of energy customers, solution providers and industry experts to deliver qualified connections, up-to-date information, and real-world inspiration to energy, sustainability and facility professionals pursuing emissions reduction targets.

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Cargill Tests Wind Propulsion Tech

March 13, 2024

Cargill revealed results of the six-month test period of the Pyxis Ocean, a vessel retrofitted with wind propulsion technology.

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PUMA Reduces Emissions 24%

March 13, 2024

Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite strong sales growth.

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City of Paramount Adds Solar, EV Charging

March 12, 2024

The City of Paramount signed a $12 million energy savings contract to add electric vehicle fleet charging stations and photovoltaic systems across the City in addition to water conservation.

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Members of European Parliament Adopt Plans to Decarbonize Buildings

March 12, 2024

Members of the European Parliament adopted plans that were already agreed upon with the European Council to help lower energy consumption and GHG emissions from the buildings sector.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $200 Million for Sustainable Cities

March 12, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, a three-year initiative to increase 25 cities’ efforts to leverage federal funding to proactively build low-carbon, resilient and economically thriving communities.

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Volvo Group Enters Into JV to Lower Long-Haul Transport Emissions

March 12, 2024

The Volvo Group signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to lower CO2 emissions from long-haul transport.

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DOE Invests $425 Million to Decarbonize in Former Coal Communities

March 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $425 million in funding to reduce industrial emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing essential to the U.S. energy supply chain.

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ASSA ABLOY Lowers Emissions by 23%

March 11, 2024

ASSA ABLOY, a global company in access solutions, lowered its absolute carbon emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 23% in 2023 against the 2019 baseline and its water intensity by 51%.

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Globe's Net Zero Targets Validated by SBTi

March 11, 2024

Globe, a telecom company based in the Philippines, received the Science Based Targets initiative's validation and approval of its near-term and net-zero science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

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Microsoft Adds 408-MW Solar Project in Texas

March 11, 2024

Microsoft signed a long-term power purchase agreement for the full capacity of the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas.

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Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability

March 11, 2024

Almost one-third (30%) of executives say they have made significant progress in executing their sustainability strategy – up from 10% a year ago – but turning ambitions into impact remains a challenge, according to a study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, "Beyond Checking the Box – How to Create Business Value with Embedded Sustainability."

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Weekend Reads: Making Sense of the New SEC Rule; Solar Shakespeare

March 9, 2024

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

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IMC Purchases Fuel Cell Electric Trucks

March 8, 2024

IMC, a marine drayage company, unveiled its fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

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Keywords: IMC, Nikola

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