Energy

National Grid Completes Major Upgrade of Canada-New England Transmission Link

National Grid recently completed a major upgrade to its portion of a 960-mile, 450 kilovolt high-voltage direct-current, or HVDC, transmission system that has been delivering clean, carbon-free electricity from Canada to New England for the past 25 years. National Grid is the majority owner of the US portion of the system, which it operates on behalf of some 35 other energy providers. The $27 million project took approximately three years and was completed on time and on budget.

Energy

Transitioning from Climate Commitments to Implementation

In the latest Build 100 Blog article, John Gϋlen, senior principal engineer at Bechtel, explores clean power-generation solutions for customers and countries that base their energy consumption on fossil fuels.

Energy

Green-e Energy Certifies Southern California Edison’s New Clean Energy Options

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced on July 12, 2016 that two Southern California Edison (SCE) clean energy programs have received Green-e Energy certification—”Green Rate,” a voluntary program offering a 50% and 100% renewable energy option to SCE residential and commercial customers in California, and “Community Renewables,” a program that allows customers to contract directly with developers of clean energy facilities and receive bill credit through the utility. Clean energy generation for both programs will be located in California, and will not count towards the State’s 50% by 2030 renewable portfolio standard goal. Energy generated will be in addition to this goal.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Is MGM Resorts International Really Leaving the NV Energy Grid?

Chief Sustainability Officer, Cindy Ortega, discusses our latest decision to improve our renewable energy portfolio.

Research, Reports & Publications

TransCanada Releases 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

TransCanada officially released its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which highlights the company’s commitment to operating safely and in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSX Highlights 2015 Accomplishments

In June, CSX released its sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, tracking the company’s performance against key goals and exploring the issues important to diverse stakeholders who work with, live near, and ultimately depend on this company.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Investors See Strong Link Between Corporate Sustainability and Financial Performance

Up to 90% of professional investors measure a company’s sustainability performance before making investment decisions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CITGO Contributes Volunteer Support to Camp Aranzazu in its Fifth Annual Care Day

Volunteers from CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery returned to Camp Aranzazu in Rockport for a fifth year to assist with cleanup and other efforts on the camp’s Annual Camp Care Day. Camp Aranzazu serves children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses through therapeutic recreation at its barrier-free facility. With more than 100 acres of land and only one full-time maintenance staff member, the camp relies heavily on volunteers.

Environment

Volkswagen Brand Improves Environmental Compatibility of Car Production by 25 Percent

Volkswagen plants are now 25% more environmentally compatible due to the Think Blue. Factory. program.

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