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January 14, 2022
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 56: Managing Energy Supply and Demand in Transportation
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, SED's Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith’s unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith’s great insight on managing energy in transportation.
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GHG Emissions - January 13, 2022
University of Michigan Invests in Projects to Lower GHG
The University of Michigan announces an initial $5 million investment in energy conservation measures that will reduce GHG emissions.
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January 13, 2022
Construction Begins on Solar Project to Power McDonald’s, Ebay
Construction on the Ventress Solar project near Baton Rouge, Louisiana has begun. The project will provide renewable energy as part of long-term PPAs signed by McDonald’s Corporation and eBay Inc.
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GHG Emissions - January 13, 2022
Ontex Sets Goal of Carbon Neutral By 2030
Ontex commits to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2030. The company will reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to the base year 2018.
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January 13, 2022
Falko Regional Aircraft Buys Electric Aircraft
Falko Regional Aircraft announced a letter of intent which includes a potential order for 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and a commercial partnership to develop a global network of eVTOL operators.
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GHG Emissions - January 12, 2022
A.P. Moller - Maersk Sets Net Zero Targets to 2040
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces new emissions targets, including a commitment to deliver net zero supply chains to customers by 2040 and near-term targets for 2030.
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GHG Emissions - January 12, 2022
Novelis to Build Recycling Center to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Novelis Inc. announced it will invest $365 million to build a recycling center for automotive in North America to reduce the company's carbon emissions by more than one million tons each year.
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GHG Emissions - January 12, 2022
Eiffel Tower Implements New Cooling System
The Eiffel Tower is receiving a new cooling system that will reduce GHG emissions.
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GHG Emissions - January 12, 2022
Klöckner & Co Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2040
Klockner announced a package of measures called Kockner Takes Action 2040 in order to meet their target of net zero emissions by 2040. These near-term targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Distributed Energy Resources - January 12, 2022
West Virginia Partners to Add Electric School Buses
West Virginia announced that the state has entered into a lease/purchase agreement with GreenPower Motor Company Inc. for a facility in South Charleston, West Virginia to manufacture zero-emission, all-electric school buses.
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