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GHG Emissions - September 5, 2024

Dorian Implements Upgrades to Lower Emissions

Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of 25 modern fuel-efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced the company is implementing a series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic efficiency of its vessels.

Solar - September 5, 2024

Fifth Third Reduces Energy Use 40% by Adopting Solar

Fifth Third’s use of solar power, combined with internal efforts to reduce energy use, helped the bank lower enterprise-wide grid-based energy use by more than 40%, which is one of the company’s six operational sustainability targets adopted in 2022.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 4, 2024

Oregon Cities Receive Funding for 500 EV Chargers

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Tualatin and area partners in Oregon will receive $15 million to bring publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure to the region as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program).

GHG Emissions - September 4, 2024

Rinchem Receives SBTi Approval

Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical management solutions company, announced the approval of its science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Distributed Energy Resources - September 4, 2024

Commonwealth of Virginia Deploys BESS

The Commonwealth of Virginia announced the deployment of three battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Solar - September 4, 2024

Hy-Vee Adds Solar, Electric Trailers

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee marked the completion of the Hy-Vee Chariton Solar Field at a ceremony in Chariton, Iowa. The first phase of this project, which began in 2023, is officially operational.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 3, 2024

Arizona Deploys 200 MW Battery Energy Storage

Arizona recently added nearly 200 megawatts (MW) to the state's clean energy capacity to power residents and businesses throughout the state via several projects that were developed for Arizona Public Service (APS) in Maricopa and Yuma counties.

September 3, 2024

Microsoft Adds Solar in Singapore

Tech company Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported to a grid in Singapore, comprising up to 200 megawatts peak (MWp) of capacity.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 3, 2024

Village of Skokie Electrifies Fleet

The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 electric vehicle (EV) rebate that will help in electrifying the Village’s municipal fleet.

GHG Emissions - September 3, 2024

Virtusa's Goals Approved by SBTi

Virtusa Corporation — a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions — announced it received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.