Harris Rebar to add Nucor’s net-zero Econiq steel

Nucor Corp. will make a new net-zero carbon steel available in 2022 across its product lines, including bar sold through Harris Rebar and Harris Supply Solutions concrete reinforcement fabrication, distribution and installation subsidiaries. The net-zero billing reflects the absence or offsetting of carbon dioxide emissions as measured in Environmental Protection Agency-designated Scope 1 (production) and 2 (outside power sources) stages. …

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Rebar leader Nucor switches to renewable energy for Texas operations

The top concrete reinforcing steel producer and rebar fabricator has signed a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with EDF Renewables North America for 250 megawatts of new solar array-derived energy in Texas. A first for Charlotte, N.C.-based Nucor Corp., the agreement represents the steel industry’s largest electricity procurement vehicle of its kind and positions EDF Renewables to add more clean…

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