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DataBank announced Aug. 4 that their MSP2 data center in Minneapolis, Minn., is now run on 100% renewable energy.

Smart Energy Decisions presented the Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum on July 27-31, creating an opportunity for corporate energy buyers to engage in cutting-edge general sessions and meet with suppliers and peers without the need to travel. John Failla, Founder and Editorial Director of Smart Energy Decisions welcomed attendees, noting that “a lot has changed over the past four months but not the goals of the event: to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sourcing.”

Cargill and Ardent Mills will soon be receiving power from the Misae Solar I project in Northern Texas through retail supply agreements that were finalized on July 30.

A 525 MW wind project in Texas that will supply Facebook and McDonald's with clean energy was purchased by CMS Enterprises and will begin operations this fall.

A wind farm that will be powering Apple's Prineville Data Center in Oregon recently completed construction and will provide renewable energy to the company through PPAs.

The Kraft Group announced July 27 that they are implementing fuel cell technology at Gillette Stadium that will supply nearly 50% of its energy needs and reduce nearly 1,500 metric tons of CO2 per year.

Pittsburgh International Airport broke ground this week on a first-of-its-kind microgrid that will provide all of the airport's power by summer 2021.

The Home Depot announced July 23 their new goal to produce and procure energy from 335 MW of renewable and alternative energy sources by 2025 in addition to eliminating expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film from its private brand packaging by 2023.

McDonald’s released July 10 the details of their newly remodeled location at Disney World Resort that features on-site renewable energy generation to cover 100% of the building’s net annual energy needs.

The Kroger Co. announced July 13 that two of their subsidiaries, Ralphs and Food 4 Less, installed a 1 MW solar array at their 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, Calif.