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Sourcing Renewables - May 12, 2022

Phillips 66 to Convert Refinery to a Renewable Fuels Facility

Phillips 66 is moving forward with Rodeo Renewed, the project to convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California, into a renewable fuels facility.

Sourcing Renewables - May 12, 2022

Novelis to Build Low-Carbon Aluminum Plant

Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum provider, announced it will invest $2.5 billion to build a new low-carbon recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. The facility will have an initial 600 kilotonnes of finished aluminum goods capacity.

May 11, 2022

United Buys SAF for International Flights

United became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Energy Storage - May 11, 2022

DOE Provides $3B For Battery Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America.

Distributed Energy Resources - May 11, 2022

United Rentals Invests in Electric Trucks

United Rentals, Inc., an equipment rental company, announced a new agreement with Ford Pro to purchase EVs for its North American rental and company fleets.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2022

Metropolitan Sets 2045 Goals

The Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors voted to approve a set of strategies to cut its GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Solar - May 11, 2022

Tooele Army Depot Adds Solar

The U.S. Army will add a 1.5 MW ground mount solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Tooele Army Depot in Utah.

GHG Emissions - May 10, 2022

Clario Sets 2045 Goals

Clario, a technology company that delivers endpoint solutions for decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials, plans to minimize its carbon footprint and waste production by monitoring and reporting Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.

May 10, 2022

Micron Commits to 2050 Goals

Micron Technology, Inc. announced new targets to reduce GHG emissions as part of the company’s overall sustainability strategy outlined in its annual sustainability report.