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And here comes another twist, which lands us in Martinez, California, where Neste has entered into a joint venture with Marathon Petroleum, which is retrofitting one of its oil refinery facilities into processing biofuels.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2022

There’s point source carbon capture, which is retrofitting an existing facility and avoiding emissions from entering the atmosphere.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Rye Development, a Boston-based hydropower company, is retrofitting the dams with turbines to generate electricity and says the upgraded structures will limit damage to the rivers’ water quality and fish.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022

To address privacy, the Navy is retrofitting subs with extra doors and designated washrooms.

From Washington Times • Mar. 8, 2018

Much of what the Council does now is retrofitting old homes to make them more energy efficient, like making them less leaky.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2011