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GHG Emissions - May 2, 2018

Harvard achieves 30% GHG emissions reduction

Among the milestones reported in the 2017 Harvard Sustainability Report was a 30% reduction in net GHG emissions from 2006 to 2017.

Wind - May 1, 2018

GM unveils 100MW wind project in Ohio

The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm was unveiled by General Motors and Starwood Energy Group on Apr. 30 in Paulding County, Ohio. Power purchased from the 100-megawatt wind project, currently under construction, will help offset the power used at GM’s Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities with renewable energy.

Solar - May 1, 2018

Otis Elevator Company adds 1.2MW solar system

Construction was recently completed on a 1.2-megawatt ground-mounted solar array for the Otis Elevator Company at their facility in Florence, S.C.

April 30, 2018

Urjanet launches Utility Data for Solar

Urjanet announced on Apr. 30 the launch of Utility Data for Solar, a data-as-a-service solution that provides on-demand access to commercial and residential energy usage, cost, and location data from more than 750 electric utilities in more than 15 countries.

Energy Efficiency - April 30, 2018

Goldman Sachs at 95% of 2020 RE Goal

Goldman Sachs is at 95% of its 100% renewable energy goal for 2020, according to the company’s 2017 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Energy Efficiency - April 28, 2018

Weekend reads: EPA vs. science; Using innovative tech for profit & the environment & more

Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

April 27, 2018

Craft Brew Alliance on their way to 2019 goal

Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. announced progress against its three-year target for reducing carbon emissions as part of their just-released 2017 Sustainability Report.

GHG Emissions - April 27, 2018

PPG Industries reports current progress, new goals

PPG Industries reported a 46% reduction in GHG emissions intensity achieved from 2012 to 2017, along with new, aggressive sustainability goals for 2025 with the release of its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report.

Energy Efficiency - April 26, 2018

Boston Properties exceeds 2020 targets, aims for 2025

After exceeding 2020 targets, Boston Properties announced updated energy, water, and GHG intensity reduction goals for 2025. The company reached its 2020 targets three years early, including reducing energy use intensity by 23%, water intensity by 26%, and GHG emissions intensity by 38% compared to a 2008 base year.