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Four major automakers struck a deal with the state of California on fuel efficiency, defying the Trump administration’s push to roll back emissions standards. Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, and Honda reached a voluntary agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Thursday.
Corporate solar investments in the United States are surging, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The top 10 corporate solar users include Apple, Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
The 302.4-megawatt Santa Rita East Wind Farm in Texas began commercial operations this week. Novartis, Merck, and Grupo Bimbo previously signed long-term virtual power purchase agreements with AEP Renewables’ share of the wind farm’s generation.
Commitment to sustainable procurement has increased by a significant 81% over the past three years, according to a new study from EcoVadis, driven in part by a rise in executive-level support.
A restaurant in Helsinki is taking the no-waste movement to heart by attempting to eliminate every bit of waste from its kitchens. The three co-founders of Restaurant Nolla are taking their goal so seriously that there is not even a garbage can in the kitchen, according to Fast Company. On the ... Read more »
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A frayed Kauai Island Utility Cooperative cable connected to generators caused a widespread outage on Sunday. Then the clouds rolled in, limiting solar production. The tough conditions put the utility’s two large solar plus storage plants to the test.
Engie launched a new umbrella for sustainability solutions and services called Engie Impact that brings together Engie Insight, Ecova UK, Red Engineering, and Tractebel’s Advisory and Advanced Analytics division.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has sanctioned Korean-Indonesian conglomerate Korindo for clearing tropical forests in Indonesia to produce palm oil. Although the Korindo Group isn’t being expelled from the certification scheme, the company must rapidly improve its forestry operations to meet FSC standards.
Switching to electric vehicles could help Minnesota cities and organizations save money, use less gasoline and reduce carbon emissions, and the results of a new study of fleet vehicles shows just how much.
The Home Depot has issued its 2019 Responsibility Report, which details the company's 2018 progress on its commitment to its three pillars — Operate Sustainably, Focus on People and Strengthen Our Communities, including a commitment to reducing carbon emissions 50% by 2035.
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Analysis Group, an economics consulting firms, has released a report detailing the fuel and emissions portfolio of municipal light plants (MLPs) throughout Massachusetts, in the context of the commonwealth's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis reveals that the MLPs' GHG emission profile is 60% lower than that of the state's investor-owned utilities (IOUs), and 40% lower than that of
Some global food giants are embracing the alternative proteins boom while others are falling behind, a new report from the FAIRR investor network found. The $5.3 trillion investor coalition cautions food multinationals that relying on factory-farmed meat, fish, and dairy poses a material risk to their businesses.
Containers and packaging amount to 77.9 million tons of municipal solid waste on an annual basis, and, with both B2B and B2C brands increasingly focusing on reducing the environmental footprint of their entire supply chain, the sustainable packaging industry is expected to reach $400 million by 2024. Companies like Aldi, ... Read more »
Twenty-seven companies – including AstraZeneca, Royal DSM and Unilever – have responded to a call to action from the UN to step up their sustainability efforts, committing to reducing emissions further and setting science-based targets aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In its call to action ... Read more »
Schneider Electric has announced the release of a white paper to promote one-planet compatibility as the necessary framework for long-term business success. Developed in partnership with Global Footprint Network, the international sustainability organization that pioneered the Ecological Footprint, the white paper lays out a detailed approach and supporting metric for one-planet compatibility and the reduction of carbon emissions.
US Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently announced that the Department of Energy will award 113 grants totaling $121 million to 103 small businesses in 29 states. Some of the funding will go toward companies working on smart grid and energy storage developments.
The global narrowband-Iot (NB-IoT) market size is expected to reach $6.02 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of 34.9% from 2019 to 2025, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand, including from energy and utility companies, for deployment of innovative technologies to track and monitor assets and people accurately in line with the smart city initiatives being pursued
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a measure for cutting greenhouse gases, requiring an 85% reduction from 1990 levels over the next three decades and a carbon-free electric system by 2040, making it one of — if not the— most ambitious climate bill in the nation. ... Read more »
The E+E 100 are the VPs, directors, managers and engineers who are making significant strides in driving our industry. See the complete list here or download the report for more detailed information about these leaders. And stay tuned for the Call for Submissions coming in the fall, when you can nominate ... Read more »
Cosmetic company Lush says it is the first company to have developed “carbon-positive” packaging. The biodegradable cork pots the company will begin buying for its products are not only sustainable and regenerative, but also require that trees be planted in order for the bark to be harvested for the pots. ... Read more »
Portland General Electric has presented a new integrated resource plan to the Oregon Public Utility Commission for approval. This new plan focuses on adding more renewable power, capturing more energy efficiency and strengthening partnerships with customers to help balance energy supply and demand during periods of peak energy use.
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a measure for cutting greenhouse gases, requiring an 85% reduction from 1990 levels over the next three decades and a carbon-free electric system by 2040, making it one of — if not the— most ambitious climate bill in the nation.
Schneider Electric recently announced it will be delivering building systems integration for the Pavilion, Penn Medicine’s new hospital in Philadelphia. The integrated, digital solution will feature lighting, automated shading and fixture control solutions by Lutron Electronics.
The explosion and fires that broke out in two Madison Gas and Electric power stations today have led to power outages for as many as 13,000 residents, according to some reports – on a day when a weather alert warns that today may be the hottest of the year. Madison ... Read more »
Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO) plans to push for nearly 1 gigawatt of renewable energy procurement, replacing power from fossil fuel plants in the state that are set to retire or close.