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April 21, 2020

Goldman Sachs meets 98% of RE goal, cuts energy use 12%

Goldman Sachs announced that they have met 98% of their electricity needs with renewable energy as of the end of 2019, cut energy use by 12% ahead of their 2020 goal of 10% and intend to source 80% of their renewable energy from long-term PPAs and on-site projects by 2025.

Energy Procurement - April 21, 2020

Port of Seattle inks RNG contract to halve operational emissions

The Port of Seattle Commission announced April 15 that they approved a contract that will enable the Port to achieve its goal of reducing emissions by 50% before 2030 almost a decade early.

Solar - April 21, 2020

GM invests in 500,000 MWh of solar for Michigan operations

General Motors announced April 20 a partnership with DTE Energy to source 500,000 MWh of solar energy into their electricity supply.

Finance - April 20, 2020

BMO Financial to offset 100% of electricity use with RECs

BMO Financial Group pledged April 20 a goal to match 100% of its electricity this year and beyond with renewable energy by supporting global renewable energy projects through investment in RECs.

GHG Emissions - April 20, 2020

NJ to invest in electrification of transportation sector

The administration of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced April 17 that they will be funneling 75% of the funds received from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative into electrifying the state’s transportation sector.

Finance - April 18, 2020

Weekend reads: Building a green economy post-Covid; Biden and Sanders team up on climate

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

Wind - April 17, 2020

ALDI signs PPA with 336 MW wind farm

ALDI Foods announced April 15 that they have signed a 10-year PPA for 6% of the output from a 336 MW wind farm.

Wind - April 17, 2020

Spirit Aerosystems to power HQ and plant with wind power

Spirit Aerosystems announced April 16 that they have finalized a plan to power their entire 12.8 million-square-foot manufacturing site and headquarters in Wichita, Kan., with wind-generated electricity.

Sourcing Renewables - April 17, 2020

Cuesta College installs 40 public EV charging stations

Cuesta College announced April 9 the installation of 40 smart electric vehicles charging stations across its two campuses in an effort to increase the sustainability of the college.

Sourcing Renewables - April 16, 2020

Shell commits to carbon neutrality by 2050

Shell announced April 16 their plans on how to become net-zero in their manufacturing operations before 2050 to contribute to the global 1.5-degree climate ambition.

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