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Energy Efficiency - April 21, 2023
Smart Energy Decisions 2022 Sustainability Report
Smart Energy Decisions celebrated Earth Week with the release of its second annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued commitment to progress on initiatives across three key sustainability sectors: environmental, social, and governance.
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GHG Emissions - June 2, 2023
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 82: Sustainability and the City of Atlanta
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice.
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GHG Emissions - June 1, 2023
Emera Lowers Emissions by 41%
Emera Inc. made a 41% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels and reduced the use of coal in generation by 68% since 2005.
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Sourcing Renewables - June 1, 2023
Newmont Increases Renewable Energy Use
Newmont Corporation reported progress on its renewable energy projects at Boddington and Tanami in Australia that have the potential to reduce emissions by up to one million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Solar - May 31, 2023
Vertiv Adopts Microgrid and RE in US, EMEA
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has begun installation of an on-site solar field at its Delaware, Ohio facility to support a microgrid demonstration initiative.
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GHG Emissions - May 31, 2023
The Hershey Company Sets Goal to Drive Sustainable Transformation
With a focus on integrating ESG priorities into its business, The Hershey Company announced a goal is to reduce its environmental impact with a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
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Sourcing Renewables - May 31, 2023
Foothill Transit Adds Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
California public transit provider, Foothill Transit, will add 19 hydrogen fuel cell buses to its fleet.
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Sourcing Renewables - May 31, 2023
Volvo Group Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy for Operations
To meet the growing demand for clean energy, Volvo Group signed a long-term agreement to purchase 50% of the renewable electricity produced at a wind park in Sweden, which equates to ~230GWh/year, over a 10-year period starting in the last quarter of 2025.
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GHG Emissions - May 31, 2023
US Foods Added Solar, EVs to Lower Emissions
US Foods Holding Corp.,a foodservice distributor, lowered its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 13% since 2019, cut its energy intensity by 10% since 2015 and generated 12.4M kWh of electricity from active solar projects.
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Energy Efficiency - May 31, 2023 - By Cherylyn Kelley, IMT
Why Leslie Knope Would Be Proud of the New Federal Energy Efficiency Requirements
In May, the White House announced that HUD and the USDA are proposing to require the latest energy codes as a condition of financing and assisting newly constructed homes. In this column, Cherylyn Kelley at IMT explains why this announcement is a big deal and why, after years of advocacy work by many individuals and organizations, this month’s codes news has her feeling like a Pawnee superstar.
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