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Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Florida Announces 3 More Solar Power Plants, Totaling 195 Megawatts
Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced the locations of its newest universal solar power plants, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit Florida customers.
Energy & Infrastructure
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy Achieves Broad Support for Breakthrough Clean Energy Plan, Files Settlement
Consumers Energy and other stakeholders have filed a settlement with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on the company’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlining a breakthrough Clean Energy Plan for Michigan. The plan positions Consumers Energy as a national clean energy leader and demonstrates its commitment to people, the planet and Michigan’s prosperity. Today’s settlement announcement – from a broad coalition of customer groups, environmental organizations and the Michigan Attorney General – outlines the best plan for Michigan’s energy future.
Energy & Infrastructure
General Motors
GM to Invest $300 Million, Add 400 Jobs at Michigan Plant for New Chevrolet Electric Vehicle
General Motors is investing $300 million in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle that will bring 400 new jobs to the Orion plant. The announcement is part of GM’s new commitment to invest a total of $1.8 billion in its United States manufacturing operations, creating 700 new jobs and supporting 28,000 jobs across six states.

The new Chevrolet electric vehicle is in addition to the existing Chevrolet Bolt EV, further advancing GM’s commitment to an all-electric future.
AI & Technology
Smithfield Foods
United Wind and Smithfield Foods Announce 3MW WindLease™ Agreement
United Wind, the nation's leading distributed wind energy developer, announced today it has signed an agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc., a global food company and the world's largest hog producer and pork processor, to power dozens of Smithfield hog farms in Colorado with on-site wind energy.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Consumers Energy
Moving Michigan Forward with Electric Vehicles
The following is a guest blog by Patti Poppe, president and chief executive officer of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are in the fast lane across the U.S. That’s why we’re working to create the infrastructure that Michigan EV drivers need — today and in the years to come.

I was privileged to discuss how our industry is working to electrify transportation at CERAWeek, one of the world’s premier energy events.
Energy & Infrastructure
Duke Energy Corporation
North Carolina’s Solar Power Output Grew 36 Percent in 2018
Annual solar energy production in North Carolina jumped 36 percent in 2018, according to the latest government data – firmly placing North Carolina as the No. 2 solar-producing state in the nation.
Energy & Infrastructure
Schneider Electric
The One Planet Summit: Collective Action Makes a Positive Impact
Schneider Electric is committed to accelerating the global transition to a low-carbon economy. That’s why we’ll be participating this year’s One Planet Summit — an event under the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) from March 11 – 15 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Events
Verizon
Video | Verizon is Helping Hawaii Power Smarter
Verizon uses smart sensors on its network to collect near real-time data across Hawaii’s power grid. This allows them to zero in on the real demands for electricity and when to deliver it. To help Hawaiian Electric reach 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Energy & Infrastructure
UPS
UPS Sustainability | Managing Our Network's Footprint
At UPS, we address major issues by combining global strategies with everyday actions that collectively add up to make a big difference. We recognize the environmental challenges facing society and are committed to working throughout our value chain to help solve them.
Energy & Infrastructure
Boeing
Boeing to Offer Biofuel for Airlines to Fly New Airplanes Home
Boeing will begin offering airlines and operators the option of powering their new commercial jet with biofuel for the flight home. The program is designed to further spur the use of sustainable aviation fuels – which cut emissions up to 80 percent – and support the aviation industry’s drive to protect the environment.
Environment

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