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Sourcing Renewables - June 24, 2020

Wells Fargo and Shell Energy team up on multi-project RE agreement

Wells Fargo announced June 24 a collection of renewable energy agreements with Shell Energy North America and MP2 Energy for a total of 150,000 MWh of annual electricity that will cover 100% of the energy use at 1,200 Wells Fargo locations.

Solar - June 23, 2020

Simon & Schuster completes 2 MW rooftop solar installation

Simon & Schuster announced June 16 that they completed a 2 MW rooftop solar installation at their Riverside Distribution facility in Delran, N.J.

GHG Emissions - June 23, 2020

Amazon to invest $2 billion into Climate Pledge Fund

Amazon announced June 23 that they are introducing a $2 billion investment into The Climate Pledge Fund, which will advance the development of sustainability solutions to accomplish the goals of The Climate Pledge's target for net-zero carbon before 2040.

Solar - June 23, 2020

St. Paul zoo to host community solar project

The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, Minn., is in line to receive a solar project that will be part of three community solar gardens that total just over 4 MW and will reduce the zoo's operational electricity costs.

Sourcing Renewables - June 22, 2020

Volvo's largest Chinese plant now uses 100% clean energy

Volvo Cars announced June 5 that their largest plant in China is now powered by 100% renewable electricity, bringing their global manufacturing electricity use to 80% renewable energy.

Sourcing Renewables - June 22, 2020

St. Thomas resort upgrades solar system post-hurricanes

Bluebeard’s Castle Resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands received an upgrade to its commercial solar system to increase its capacity after it was damaged during two hurricanes in 2017.

Solar - June 22, 2020

Two new solar and battery systems completed in Massachusetts

Two Massachusetts towns are the location for a pair of new community solar projects combined with energy storage that expects to contribute to the Commonwealth's energy storage goal of 1,000 MWh by the end of 2025.

Sourcing Renewables - June 20, 2020

Weekend reads: Creating wind turbines with 3D-printing; EU set to surpass RE goal

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

Solar - June 19, 2020

Dow signs PPA for 75% of 200 MW Texas solar farm

Dow will soon be receiving solar energy from a 200 MW project of which they have contracted 75% and announced their involvement with the project on June 18.