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Energy Efficiency - February 22, 2016

Assurant earns EPA Energy Star designations

Insurance provider Assurant has earned the U.S. EPA's 2015 Energy Star certification for its Atlanta office and eight other facilities.

Energy Efficiency - February 22, 2016

JPMorgan announces massive LED rollout

In what has been called the world’s largest single-order LED installation to date, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced it will put LED lighting in most of its roughly 5,000 U.S. branches.

Demand Management - February 19, 2016

Study: Energy management system market expected soar in coming years

The global energy management systems market size was estimated to be $20.49 billion in 2014 and significant growth is expected according to a new report.

Sourcing Renewables - February 19, 2016

First-time corporate renewable energy buyers breathing down Google’s neck

Google still dominates the corporate renewable energy buyers' market, but new entrants made major inroads in 2015, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Solar - February 18, 2016

FPL's 3 new power plants triple utility's solar capacity

Florida Power and Light broke ground Feb. 11 on three new solar projects that will each have 74.5 MW of capacity.

Energy Efficiency - February 18, 2016

DOE launches 'Better Buildings Challenge Swap' with Hilton, Whole Foods

The U.S. Department of Energy on Feb. 17 unveiled its "Better Buildings Challenge Swap," which involved Hilton Worldwide and Whole Foods Market swapping teams.

Power Prices - February 17, 2016

FPL requests rate decrease that would reduce commercial customer bills by 2% to 7%

NextEra Energy subsidiary Florida Power and Light has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission to reduce rates starting April 1.

Energy Storage - February 17, 2016

Battery system selected for Hawaii co-op solar storage project

Lithium-ion Batteries will be used for a first-of-its-kind solar array and energy storage system to be built for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.

Regulation - February 16, 2016

Supreme Court stays Clean Power Plan, uncertainty reigns after Justice Scalia's death

Justice Antonin Scalia's death throws the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan proceedings into turmoil.

Demand Management - February 15, 2016

Large data network equipment now eligible for EPA's Energy Star label

IT procurers and data center operators now have help selecting products that save money on energy bills.

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