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Solar - October 14, 2021

EVRAZ Steel Mill Gets 300 MW Solar Installation

EVRAZ North America announced Oct. 13 that its Pueblo plant will become the first steel mill to be powered largely by solar energy thanks to a new 300 MW project.

GHG Emissions - October 14, 2021

Las Vegas Explores Digital Twin Technology for Emissions Cuts

Las Vegas will soon be deploying 5G networking and IoT and Digital Twin technology to accelerate its transition to zero carbon emissions and reduce the operating costs of the city’s buildings.

Solar - October 13, 2021

PPG Inks Deal with 200 MW Solar Project

Global paint manufacturer PPG announced Oct. 12 a 10-year agreement it made to power its Carrollton, Texas, facility with energy from a 200 MW solar project.

Sourcing Renewables - October 13, 2021

San Fransisco Taco Bells Install EV Charging Stations

Taco Bell restaurant locations in South San Francisco will soon be receiving DC fast electric vehicle chargers through a new infrastructure development project.

Energy Storage - October 13, 2021

Massachusetts EV School Bus Completes Vehicle-to-Grid Power Supply

An electric school bus in Beverly, Mass., successfully delivered power back into the grid through vehicle-to-grid technology for more than 50 hours over the summer.

Solar - October 13, 2021

Rhode Island Public Housing to Save Costs With Three Solar Installations

The Public Housing Association of Rhode Island (PHARI) will soon be launching a project that will provide energy savings to its public housing residents.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2021

Chevron Establishes Value Chain Emissions Intensity Reduction Target

Chevron Corporation announced Oct. 11 updated carbon targets in a new report, including a new commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in Scope 1 and 2 activities.

Sourcing Renewables - October 12, 2021

GM and GE Team Up on EV and RE Production Supply Chains

General Motors and GE Renewable Energy announced Oct. 6 a new partnership to grow the supply chain of heavy and light rare earth and other materials used for manufacturing electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2021

Top Cement Companies Unveil Roadmap to Decarbonization

Forty of the world’s top cement and concrete manufacturers came together Oct. 12 to affirm their collective commitment to reaching net-zero emissions in concrete production by 2050.

Energy Storage - October 12, 2021