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Energy Efficiency - September 15, 2018

Weekend reads: Is Trump the saboteur of EVs?; Will renewables fuel the next revolution?

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

September 14, 2018

Walmart's 2018 Global Responsibility Report Summary

Walmart's 2018 Global Responsibility Report Summary highlights progress made by the company in the past year, led by the company's groundbreaking Project Gigaton, which has been called "corporate America's moon shot."

Energy Efficiency - September 14, 2018

Starbucks commits to Greener Stores

Starbucks Coffee Company announced on Sept. 13 the premiere of "Starbucks Greener Stores," a commitment to designing, building, and operating 10,000 greener stores” globally by 2025.

September 13, 2018

IKEA accelerates plan for EV home deliveries

The IKEA Group announced on Sept. 13 an accelerated timeline for providing home deliveries via electric vehicles (EV) in five major cities. The new target of 2020 is part of the company’s plan to reach 100% zero emissions for last-mile home delivery.

September 12, 2018

Herman Miller to reach 100% RE

Furnishings manufacturer Herman Miller, furnishings manufacturer signed a four-year PPA to power its Spring Lake, Mich. manufacturing locations with 100% renewable energy. The company will receive approximately 25,000 megawatt hours of wind energy annually.

GHG Emissions - September 12, 2018

JM Smucker nears goal of 10% GHG reduction

The J.M. Smucker Company announced a 9.9% decline in absolute GHG emissions in 2017 from a 2014 baseline, while GHG emissions intensity was reduced by 7%.

September 11, 2018

Lyft commits to carbon neutrality and 100% RE

Lyft announced it is now a fully carbon neutral company and has committed to purchase enough renewable energy to cover the electricity consumption of its entire company.

September 11, 2018

California set 100% RE goal for 2045

California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Sept 10 to set a goal for all of the state’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2045.

Sourcing Renewables - September 10, 2018

Kaiser Permanente signs PPA to hit carbon neutrality by 2020

Kaiser Permanente announced on September 10 that it will become the largest renewable energy purchaser in the U.S. healthcare sector with the signing of a PPA for 180 MW of clean energy. The purchase will also enable the company to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral in 2020.

Energy Storage - September 8, 2018