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By ISG Energy Enterprise Solutions   |  October 2, 2019

Here’s a question for CFOs: When was the last time you took an in-depth look at your company’s energy strategy? In this column, ISG Enterprise Energy Solutions explores seven areas for CFOs to view their company’s energy strategy with an eye towards finding ways to reduce costs and improve earnings.

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Mass., Calif., Md., receive top scores for efficiency

October 2, 2019

Massachusetts and California were recognized as leaders in energy efficiency, followed by Maryland as the most-improved, under the 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

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Ben & Jerry's serves clean energy campaign

October 2, 2019

Ben & Jerry's is continuing its commitment to the environment by teaming up with the Sierra Club for a 12-city campaign advocating 100% clean energy.

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Javits Center solar project approved for energy storage addition

October 1, 2019

A solar project planned for the rooftop of the Javits Center was approved for the addition of a 2 MW battery storage system, which will allow the center to support the overall state power grid through demand response and other energy optimizing programs.

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Carnegie Mellon signs wind PPA, REC purchase

October 1, 2019

Carnegie Mellon University signed a series of multiyear energy agreements through 2024, including the purchase of energy from the Radford's Run Wind Farm and the purchased of RECs to match its energy usage.

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JetBlue converts to electric baggage equipment

September 30, 2019

JetBlue plans to switch its fleet of baggage tractors and belt loaders at JFK International Airport to electric vehicles, which will be the largest fleet of electric ground service equipment of any airline at JFK.

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Caribou Coffee inks deal with community solar

September 30, 2019

Caribou Coffee Inc. signed a community solar subscription agreement for multiple 1 MW community solar gardens in a move that will reduce the coffee giant’s energy costs today and hedge against rising utility costs in the future.

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Weekend reads: Solar microgrids in the Bahamas; US gas station ditches oil for EV charging

September 28, 2019

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

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Beyond the Meter Podcast - Episode 3: Renewable Energy Sourcing in Higher Education

September 27, 2019

The third episode of Smart Energy Decisions' Beyond the Meter podcast focuses on the use of renewable energy by institutions of higher education. These campuses are massive consumers of energy who are also in the business of learning and teaching - a combo that makes them ideal laboratories for innovation and advancement in the fiel.

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Fordham University installs clean energy server

September 27, 2019

Fordham University installed a 250 KW clean energy server that produces electricity using solid oxide fuel cell technology to directly power is 240,000 square foot library.

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Video game industry commits to cutting emissions

September 27, 2019

A collection of 21 video game producers made a group commitment to take action in response to the climate crisis, which once achieved should result in a 30 million ton reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030.

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T-Mobile launches wind farm, signs 5 RE contracts

September 26, 2019

T-Mobile will reach 95% sourced clean energy following a new wind project and five new energy contracts, which they announced during Climate Week NYC 2019.

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Md. community center implements efficiency software

September 26, 2019

A community center in Frederick, Md., is rolling out a slew of energy projects on its facility, including microgrid connectivity and control solutions to the facility infrastructure to track the efficiency of the energy used on a real-time basis.

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San José Adopts Strongest Building Code Among Large Cities

By Maria Stamas, Pierre Delforge, NRDC   |  September 25, 2019

San José has successfully reached for a modern, more sustainable building energy code with a vote by its City Council to adopt requirements for builders that will provide residents with clean, affordable energy in buildings and make good on the city's promise to lead on sustainability. This column from NRDC discusses how the city's Reach Code will make zero-emission electric buildings the default in San José.

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UMass plans solar facility, energy storage program

September 25, 2019

The University of Massachusetts Boston signed an agreement with Enel X to install a 1 MW solar facility along with other energy projects on its campus, expected to be operational by the first half of 2020.

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New Nike distribution center powered by 100% clean energy

September 25, 2019

Nike opened a new distribution center in Ham, Belgium power entirely on renewable energy, the company announced September 16.

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Webinar replay: Why finance should lead sustainability efforts

September 24, 2019

The role of CFOs and finance leadership in energy and sustainability decisions has been changing in recent years, as new stakeholders and solutions opportunities emerge. Listen to this webinar replay from ENGIE North America for a review of their recent market research exploring how leadership is evolving with new finance options and contracting mechanisms available to reduce risk in energy operations.

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Ingersoll Rand commits to reduce emissions 1 gigaton

September 24, 2019

Ingersoll Rand's Trane and Thermo King businesses announced their Gigaton Challenge, a commitment to reduce 1 gigaton of carbon emissions from its customers’ footprint by 2030, during Climate Week NYC.

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Microsoft announces 230 MW renewables purchase

September 24, 2019

Microsoft announced September 24 a 230 MW long-term solar and wind energy PPA and the implementation of Darwin, a new energy optimization software, both in partnership with ENGIE.

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Future Proof Your Business with integrated Storage, Solar, and Smart EV Charging

September 23, 2019

Solar, storage, and EV charging each has its own technical characteristics and requirements, its own energy savings and costs, and its own sustainability contributions and detractions. This case study, presented by EDF Renewables, explains how integrating these systems can create an energy ecosystem that is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Honda signs largest auto VPPA

September 23, 2019

Honda signed two VPPAs that will result in 320 MW of wind and solar power, totaling over 1 million MWh of electricity annually, the largest renewable energy purchase within the automobile industry.

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Intuit commits to 50x climate positive by 2030

September 23, 2019

Intuit pledged to surpass carbon neutrality 50 times by 2030 and abide by the 1.5-degree science-based emissions reduction targets set by the United Nations Global Compact alongside more than 12,000 other signatories in 160 countries.

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Weekend reads: The battle for Calif. polution limits; Energy efficiency drives jobs

September 21, 2019

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:

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Beyond the Meter Podcast - Episode 2: Corporate Deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure

September 20, 2019

The second episode of Smart Energy Decisions' Beyond the Meter podcast dives into what’s happening behind the scenes in the electric vehicle industry to deploy EV charging infrastructure across the nation. Guests Rob Threlkeld of General Motors share their views.

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Google signs 18 new energy deals for 1,600 MW

September 20, 2019

Google announced September 19 a package of 18 new energy deals it has recently made, including the acquisition of a total of 1,600 MW of renewable energy from these projects. The agreements will increase the company's worldwide portfolio of wind and solar agreements to 5,500 MW, an increase of more than 40%.

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AT&T to surpass 1.5 GW of RE with 2 new VPPAs

September 20, 2019

AT&T's renewable energy purchases will surpass 1.5 GW of clean energy capacity following new VPPAs with Invenergy and Duke Energy Renewables, they announced September 20 as part of Climate Week NYC 2019.

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Amazon targets early net zero, adds 100,000 EVs

September 19, 2019

Amazon committed to meet the Paris Agreement's target for net zero emissions across their business by 2040, a full 10 years earlier than the Paris Accord's 2050 goal.

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Empire State Plaza overhauls efficiency program

September 19, 2019

Empire State Plaza in Albany is planned to undergo comprehensive energy efficiency and resiliency upgrades in addition to the development of a solar project to power its operations, facilitated by the New York Power Authority and Office of General Se

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Johns Hopkins, McCormick, TJX sign mega aggregation deal

September 18, 2019

McCormick & Company, Johns Hopkins University and TJX Companies, Inc. all signed separate deals with Constellation, who will supply 175 MW between the three companies to power their operations.

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VPPA a first for Sprint

September 18, 2019

Spirit signed a 12-year VPPA for 173.3 MW of wind energy from the Maryneal project under development in Texas and expected to come online in 2020.

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