Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (NYSE: CVX) today announced the launch of its 2019 Fuel Your School program, celebrat...
Energy, Utilities & Waste
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10-04-19
National Grid Statement on the Transportation Climate Initiative’s Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal
“National Grid is committed to achieving deep decarbonization across the Northeast. The transportation sector, which is currently the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is poised for meaningful and necessary reductions. As outlined in our
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10-02-19
National Grid Leads Nation on Energy Efficiency
Today, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, and National Grid’s service area in three states — M.A., R.I., and N.Y.— all ranked among the top five states in energy efficiency. Massachusetts ranked number one for the ni...
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10-01-19
Gearing Up for the Future: Acorns and Chevron Announce Collaboration Allowing U.S. Customers To Support Public Schools Through Fuel Purchases
Acorns, the country’s fastest-growing financial wellness system with 6.2 million users, has announced a new collaboration with Chevron to support local schools. Acorns, whose mission is to promote the financial well-being of the up and coming...
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09-30-19
NRG Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions 50% by 2025 and Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, from a 2014 Baseline
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) announced the acceleration of its sector-leading science-based GHG emissions reduction goals to align with new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidance, which calls for limiting global warming to a 1.5Ëš Celsius increase. Under its new GHG emissions r...
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09-27-19
Republic Services Launches Recycling Simplified Education Program For Grades Pre-K Through 12
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), an industry leader in U.S. recycling, has introduced a free, downloadable curriculum designed to incorporate recycling education in schools and support students' real-world learning about sustainability and how to recycle properly.
Experience the interactive...
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09-26-19
Helios Completes First Solar Energy Asset Portfolio
Today, Sol Systems announced that Helios Infrastructure fund, its joint venture with Nationwide, has completed the financing and construction of its first solar portfolio. The entire portfolio is now in service and includes eight projects in North Carolina totaling 48.4 MW, which is enough to pow...
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09-25-19
Duke Energy Aims to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has announced an updated climate strategy with a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric generation by midcentury. The company also is accelerating its near-term goal by cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by half or more from 2005 levels by 2030.
This ...
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09-24-19
Republic Services Recognized on Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices for Fourth Consecutive Year
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) was recognized on both the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and North America Indices for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious rankings highlight Republic's continued commitment and leadership in corporate governance, environmental, social an...
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09-24-19
Republic Services CEO Named to Forbes' 2019 America's Most Innovative Leaders
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Donald "Don" W. Slager was recognized on
