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Energy Efficiency - May 13, 2023

Weekend Reads: Nuclear Power Soars, Next Level Zero Energy Design

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

Finance - May 12, 2023

Emirates Creates $200 Million Aviation Sustainability Fund

Emirates, an international airline, announced it committed US$200 million to fund research and development projects focused on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.

Finance - May 12, 2023

BNP Paribas Withdraws From Financing Oil & Gas

French bank BNP Paribas will no longer provide any financing used for the development of new oil and gas fields as it continues to align its loan portfolio with a net zero emissions trajectory.

GHG Emissions - May 12, 2023

Keysight Increases Use of RE, Lowers Energy Use

Keysight increased its global renewable electricity portfolio, including the installation of a 5.8 megawatt (MW) peak rooftop solar array at the company's largest facility in Penang, Malaysia.

Hydro - May 12, 2023

DOE Announces $600 Million for U.S. Water Power

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $600 million in funding to modernize hydroelectric power and advance marine energy throughout the United States.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2023

Yelp Creates Science-Based Reduction Plan

Yelp Inc., a company that connects customers with local businesses, set a goal to reach net zero by 2031.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2023

Discover Targets 50% Emissions Reduction

Discover, a digital banking and payment services company established a goal to lower its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% from the 2017 baseline by 2030.

Finance - May 11, 2023

Verizon Issues Fifth $1 Billion Green Bond

Verizon Communications Inc. settled its fifth green bond offering of $1 billion with proceeds going toward renewable energy investments.

Sourcing Renewables - May 11, 2023

Microsoft to Use Power From Fusion Plant

Microsoft will adopt the use of electricity from a fusion power plant that is expected to generate 50 MW or more.

GHG Emissions - May 10, 2023

Granite Improves Energy Efficiency at Facilities

Granite, a construction and construction materials company, invested $6.1 million throughout the company to lower emissions and improve energy efficiency at its materials facilities.