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Energy Efficiency - October 14, 2020

CyrusOne shifts focus to design of energy-efficient data centers

CyrusOne sourced 18.2% renewable energy in 2019 and is in the process of designing data centers that are more energy-efficient from day 1.

Solar - October 14, 2020

The Home Depot inks PPA with solar + storage in Texas

The Home Depot announced Oct. 13 that it will be procuring 75 MW of clean energy from a 284 MW solar and storage project, which could be enough electricity to power more than 150 stores nationwide.

Energy Efficiency - October 13, 2020

New Jersey promotes efficiency incentives for businesses

New Jersey businesses could soon have 80% of costs covered for energy efficiency upgrades through a new program advertised by the state’s Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).

Energy Efficiency - October 13, 2020

PepsiCo releases first updates on $1 billion green bond

PepsiCo released Oct. 13 an update on the allocation of its previously announced $1 billion green bond, including low-carbon fleet upgrades and a $98 million green R&D facility.

Energy Efficiency - October 13, 2020

Williams-Sonoma saves 9.3M kWh through use of organic cotton

Williams-Sonoma released Oct. 13 its annual sustainability report, detailing its inclusion on Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ 2020 List and reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% since 2017.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2020

Accenture targets net zero by 2025

Accenture announced Oct. 8 that it is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2025.

Sourcing Renewables - October 12, 2020

Go Beyond the Meter with Kroger, Ithaca College and California Polytechnic

Two new episodes of the Beyond the Meter podcast series have been released, featuring guests from Kroger discussing “Teaming on Sustainability” and Ithaca College and Cal Poly on “Evolving Energy Strategies in Higher Ed.”

Sourcing Renewables - October 12, 2020

Texas water utility renews agreement for solar power supply

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced Oct. 8 that they are extending an agreement to receive clean power from Direct Energy Business (DEB) and offset their non-renewable power with RECs.

GHG Emissions - October 12, 2020

HSBC announces net zero target across customer base by 2050

HSBC announced Oct. 9 that it is committed to net zero emissions across its operations and customer base by 2050 and will be providing up to $1 trillion in green financing.

Energy Efficiency - October 10, 2020