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IKEA US Completes its First Solar Car Park at its Baltimore Location

February 26, 2021February 28, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

IKEA US today announced the completion of its first solar car park at IKEA Baltimore and has plans to build an additional seven projects at IKEA stores in Maryland and California.

DS Smith Launches Grocery Container Made from Renewable Sources

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith, a supplier of sustainable packaging solutions, is now offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, what DS Smith calls the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100% recyclable container made from renewable resources.

Ingersoll Rand Commits to Reduce GHG Emissions 60% by 2030

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Ingersoll Rand has committed to reduce GHG emissions by 60% in operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) and reduce customer GHG impacts >15% from IR products (Scope 3) by 2030.

Accenture and Microsoft Team up to Help the UK’s Low-Carbon Transition

February 24, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Accenture and Microsoft are teaming up to help speed up the UK’s low-carbon transition.

Fresh Prep Meal Kit Delivery Service Launches Zero Waste Packaging

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Vancouver-based meal kit delivery service Fresh Prep announced the launch of its Zero Waste Kit, an industry-first, in Canada.

RMI Introduces District-Level Pathways to Support Carbon-Neutrality

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

RMI has issued a report that introduces a new approach to zero-carbon targeted integrated energy planning (IEP), and proposes a set of theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and application scenarios for district-level planning of new urban development zones with zero-carbon goals.

DuPont and Vulcan Energy Collaborate Toward Zero Carbon Lithium Extraction

February 22, 2021February 21, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

DuPont Water Solutions recently announced a collaboration with Vulcan Energy Resources, a lithium and renewable energy project developer, to test and scale up direct lithium extraction solutions for Vulcan's Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process.

Texas Power Outages Stem from Energy Shortfall, but Unique Factors Contribute

February 18, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

The simple explanation for the power blackouts in Texas was a shortfall in energy: as a winter storm battered the state, some sources of electricity like thermal plants powered by natural gas and, to a lesser extent, wind turbines, went offline, while demand for the energy they produce went up.

Global Smart Meter Market Soars by Nearly 9% through 2027

February 15, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

The global smart meter market, valued at $21.13 billion in 2019, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8%, reaching $39.2 billion by 2027, according to Allied Market Research.

Regan to Rebuild the EPA, Handle PFAS, Improve ‘Environmental Justice’

February 5, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

During his Feb. 3 confirmation hearing, EPA administrator nominee Michael S. Regan focused on a handful of issues, including his plans to rebuild the agency and to focus on environmental justice. His plans include the appointment of new justice officials in each of its regulatory offices who would focus on air, water and land pollution. A fourth official in each

Amazon’s Arlington Headquarters, The Helix, to Be LEED Platinum and Run on Renewable Energy

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Amazon has unveiled plans for the buildings that will house its new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The company says it will develop 2.8 million square feet of new office space across three 22-story buildings that will “prioritize areas for collaboration, natural light, and a constant interaction with nature.”

Guidehouse Ranks Top 10 Vendors of Utility-Scale Energy Storage

February 2, 2021February 9, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Utility-scale energy storage is on a growth curve to exceed $188 billion by 2029, driven largely by the increasing use of solar and wind generation, according to a new report from Guidehouse Insights. Energy storage can help maintain grid stability and increase efficiency by allowing nonessential fossil fuel power plants to close.

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