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Wind - May 24, 2019

Microsoft to purchase 90MW from Dutch wind project

Microsoft Corp. will purchase 90 MW of energy for its data centers from a 731.5 MW offshore wind project in the Netherlands starting in 2022 through an agreement signed May 23.

Sourcing Renewables - May 24, 2019

Shell Group launches Ohio EV charging station project

A "new energy" subsidiary of the Shell Group announced an initiative to install public DC fast charging stations in Ohio at a local taxi depot facility and along heavily trafficked areas.

Energy Efficiency - May 23, 2019

ExxonMobil invests in emissions reductions technologies

ExxonMobil will be investing up to $100 million for research into technologies involving carbon capture and storage, carbon dioxide utilization, enhanced oil recovery, and other methods through a partnership announced May 8.

Sourcing Renewables - May 23, 2019

United Airlines to purchase 10 million gallons of biofuel

United Airlines will purchase up to 10 million gallons of cost-competitive, commercial-scale, sustainable aviation biofuel over the next two years under a contract the airline signed May 22.

May 22, 2019

MTA issues RFP for RNG

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today issued a request for proposals to purchase ultra-low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel its fleet of about 800 New York City buses currently running on compressed natural gas (CNG). This represents the first step any heavy-duty vehicle fleet in New York City has taken towards adopting RNG.

GHG Emissions - May 22, 2019

LG commits to carbon neutrality by 2030

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its Zero Carbon 2030 initiative, committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its global operations within 12 years.

Energy Efficiency - May 21, 2019

Ingersoll Rand aims for 2030 sustainability targets

Ingersoll Rand announced its 2030 sustainability aspirations, including reducing the customer carbon footprint by one gigaton1 CO2e– equivalent to the annual emissions of Italy, France, and the United Kingdom combined.

Energy Efficiency - May 21, 2019

General Mills hits efficiency targets ahead of schedule

General Mills has exceeded its 10-year goal to improve energy efficiency at its 26 largest U.S.-based plants by 20% four years ahead of plan.

May 20, 2019

Chevron adds EV in CA

Chevron is adding EV fast charging to select company owned and operated gas stations in California. To date, more than a dozen fast chargers – ranging from 50 kW to 100 kW capacity – are already operational or under construction at five Chevron stations in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area.

Energy Efficiency - May 18, 2019