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Wind - June 5, 2024
NY State Finalizes Contract for Offshore Wind Project
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the finalization of new contracts for two offshore wind projects totaling over 1,700 megawatts, which will be the largest power generation projects in New York State in over 35 years after they enter operation in 2026.
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Sourcing Renewables - June 5, 2024
Kimberly-Clark Lowers Emissions by 41%, Adopts Wind Power
Kimberly-Clark, a consumer products manufacturer, bolstered the utilization of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power, including the launch of a new VPPA via an onshore wind farm in Scotland and the initiation of several renewable PPAs in 2023.
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GHG Emissions - June 5, 2024
Deadline Approaching for DEI Impact Award Nominations
The deadline for nominations for Smart Energy Decisions' 2024 DEI Impact Awards is June 21. These awards will acknowledge company-wide efforts by large power users (commercial, industrial, institutional, and government) to advance DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), specifically focusing on the impact and amplification of energy and sustainability programs.
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Solar - June 5, 2024
W. L. Gore Adds Renewable Energy
W. L. Gore & Associates announced a 55-MW agreement to purchase renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of its Maryland and Delaware facilities.
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Distributed Energy Resources - June 4, 2024
Vertiv Adopts BESS
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, rolled out a new battery energy storage system (BESS) with lithium-ion batteries that provides utility-scale energy storage capable of being used as an always-on power supply.
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GHG Emissions - June 4, 2024
New Gold Reduces Emissions by 8%
New Gold, a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company, announced that across its operations, the company achieved a 4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022 with an overall 8% reduction from its 2020 baseline year.
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Solar - June 4, 2024
East Bay Municipal Utility District Adds Solar
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) added the 4.6-MW Orinda Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project, its largest solar facility.
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GHG Emissions - June 4, 2024
Hershey's Emissions Fall by 43%
Hershey, a food manufacturer, announced it achieved a 43% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2018 baseline and that it is on track to achieve a 50% absolute reduction by 2030.
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Energy Storage - June 3, 2024
Burbank Water and Power Adds Battery, Solar
Burbank Water and Power announced the addition of a 75-kW/500-kWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) system at its EcoCampus.
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Distributed Energy Resources - June 3, 2024
Tanger Adopts Solar, EV Charging at Shopping Centers
Tanger, an owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, increased its renewable energy production through onsite solar infrastructure and now offers electric vehicle charging spaces at more than 90% of its centers.
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