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GHG Emissions - March 16, 2021

Trane Technologies targets product emissions cut of 50%

Trane Technologies announced March 15 that it plans to reduce product carbon emissions by nearly 50% before 2030.

GHG Emissions - March 16, 2021

Air Canada targets net zero emissions in flights and ground operations by 2050

Air Canada announced March 15 its commitment to net zero emissions in all its operations globally by 2050.

Wind - March 16, 2021

Four tech and science companies join 111 MW wind aggregation deal

Uber, MilliporeSigma, Akamai, and Synopsys came together for an aggregation deal for 111 MW from a new 350 MW Texas wind project.

Sourcing Renewables - March 15, 2021

Chicago's McCormick Place to use 100% clean energy

The McCormick Place convention facility in Chicago will soon be using 100% renewable electricity through a new agreement that was completed March 11.

Energy Efficiency - March 15, 2021

Boston completes Phase 1 of $45M municipal energy initiative

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced March 11 that the city completed the first phase of its energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative that includes a $45 million investment into the upgrading of city-owned buildings.

Energy Efficiency - March 15, 2021

California housing facility to reduce energy use 15% with utility upgrades

An affordable housing community in Palm Desert, Calif., recently underwent nearly $1 million in energy efficiency upgrades that should reduce overall energy consumption by nearly 15%.

Solar - March 15, 2021

White Plains begins work on 6.8 MW solar portfolio

The City of White Plains broke ground last week on a nine-project, 6.8 MW community solar portfolio that will triple Westchester County's solar energy production.

Sourcing Renewables - March 13, 2021

Weekend reads: How to make Biden's EV charging target a reality; The cracks in China's emissions plan

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

Wind - March 12, 2021

Global wind market grew 59% in 2020 despite pandemic

The global wind market commissioned 96.3 GW of new capacity in 2020, reflecting 59% growth year-on-year, despite the economic challenges presented to the market due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 12, 2021

Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 26: The Evolution of McDonald's Sustainability Roadmap

With 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries serving 69 million people every day, McDonald’s understands how great an impact they have. The last time John spoke with Emma Cox, North American Sustainability Manager at McDonald’s Corporation during the 2019 Innovation Summit, the company was primarily focused on energy efficiency within the U.S. Since that beginning, their focus has had a global shift that will positively affect the environment. Listen to hear how McDonald’s is changing the world one community at a time.

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