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Smart Energy Decision’s Virtual Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum/Summer Edition proved to be its most successful virtual event yet, bringing together buyers and suppliers to explore Collaborating for a Net Zero Future.

Anheuser-Busch’s entire portfolio of domestic beer and seltzer brands are now being brewed with 100% renewable energy, ahead of schedule for its original 2025 target.

Charles River Laboratories International plans to power its North American operations with renewable energy by 2023 through a long-term solar energy contract completed this week.

The Acer Group announced May 27 that it is committing to 100% renewable energy use by 2035 and is joining the RE100 initiative.

Berry Global Group announced May 18 an investment into a solar project that will cover the electricity use of its Spanish operations.

Enel X presents a new eBook on renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). In this eBook you’ll find explanations of contract structures, a case study of a recent VPPA project selection, best practices in soliciting proposals, a guide to cash flows in VPPAs, and more. Read this eBook now to find out more about these powerful tools that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

JBS Foods USA in Illinois is saving approximately $250,000 a year in energy costs because of its solar projects funded through the state's C-PACE program.

Iron Mountain Incorporated, a storage and information management services company, on May 6 announced new corporate responsibility (CR) goals as part of its eighth annual CR Report. As part of the company’s long-term strategy, “Securing a Sustainable Future,” plans include targets for net zero emissions, 100% clean electricity in its data centers, and transitioning to electric vehicles.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has signed an 18-year PPA with TransAlta Corporation for renewable electricity and environmental attributes from the proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project to be located in Alberta.

Budweiser announced April 19 a VPPA that will allow it to cover 100% of its Canadian operations with Canadian-generated RECs.