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Sourcing Renewables - September 25, 2020

California dairy farm project begins RNG production

A joint venture between local California dairy farms, Chevron and California Bioenergy announced Sept. 24 that it achieved first renewable natural gas (RNG) production from dairy farms in Kern County.

Wind - September 25, 2020

Willis Tower to be powered with 100% wind

Chicago’s Willis Tower will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy through a new multi-year partnership that was announced Sept. 24.

GHG Emissions - September 24, 2020

MetLife targets 30% emissions cut in next 10 years

MetLife announced Sept. 23 that they are committed to reducing their location-based greenhouse gas emissions by 30% between 2019 and 2030.

Energy Efficiency - September 24, 2020

Gov. Cuomo launches challenge to improve high-rise efficiency

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York launched Sept. 22 the Empire Building Challenge, a $50 million project to improve the efficiency and carbon footprint of the state’s existing multifamily and commercial high-rise buildings.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 24, 2020

DERs could lead energy system transformation, study finds

Integrated distributed energy resources could account for at least 50% of all new generation capacity by 2030, a new study found.

Finance - September 23, 2020

Fifth Third seeks to reach $8 billion in sustainable financing by 2025

Fifth Third Bancorp announced Sept. 23 their new target of achieving $8 billion in sustainable financing by 2025.

Solar - September 23, 2020

Poland Spring bottling plant plans 10 MW of on-site solar

Nestle Waters North America announced Sept. 22 that they will be building a 10 MW solar project at their Poland Spring bottling plant in Hollis, Maine, that will cover 20-25% of the facility's energy needs.

GHG Emissions - September 23, 2020

Shell and Microsoft collaborate on net zero carbon goals

Shell International Petroleum Company Limited and Microsoft Corporation announced Sept. 22 that they are teaming up on a collaboration to help the other achieve their net zero carbon goals and further support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

GHG Emissions - September 22, 2020

General Mills plans 30% reduction of emissions by 2030

General Mills announced Sept. 21 their plan to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across their entire value chain over the next 10 years.

Solar - September 22, 2020

Anthem covers office and data center energy with solar

Anthem announced Sept. 18 that they have entered into a 15-year PPA with a 20 MW solar project in Hanover County, Va., that will help them achieve their goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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