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Maryland announces $5.5M CHP grant program

August 21, 2017

In outlining the program, which will be administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, Gov. Larry Hogan highlighted the new CHP system installed at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, which was funded in part by a $494,320 grant from the state.

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Weekend reads: Rainbow-colored solar panels; Mexico looks to cap-and-trade; 'PACE' loan defaults & more

August 19, 2017

Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.

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Renewable energy access lures Facebook to Ohio

August 18, 2017

Facebook Inc. announced Aug. 15 that it will spend $750 million on a new data center in Ohio, a location chosen in part for its accessibility to low-cost renewable energy.

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Cooper Tire & Rubber cuts energy use 18%

August 18, 2017

Findlay, Ohio-headquartered Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said Aug. 11 that it has reduced energy usage intensity by 18% since 2009.

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In 1st VPPA, Cummins invests in Indiana wind

August 17, 2017

Global power equipment company Cummins Inc. has made its first wind energy investment in signing a virtual power purchase agreement to offset the amount of electricity used at its Indiana facilities.

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Home Depot to install 'mini solar farms' at 50 stores

August 17, 2017

Continuing work to expand its renewable energy portfolio, The Home Depot announced plans to install rooftop solar at 50 stores, with California and New York locations utilizing energy storage.

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Equinix signs on for massive fuel cell deployment

August 16, 2017

Global interconnection and data center company Equinix announced Aug. 16 the signing of a power purchase agreement for the deployment of behind the meter fuel cells at 12 sites across the U.S.

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Solar industry squares off on high stakes trade case

August 16, 2017

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Aug. 15 heard hours of testimony from stakeholders to a high-profile case with major implications for the country's solar industry.

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California winery nears carbon neutral operation

August 15, 2017

Becoming the latest Napa Valley winery to embrace solar power, Delicato Family Vineyards on Aug. 14 announced the completion of a rooftop PV system at Black Stallion Estate Winery.

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Sierra Club sues DOE over 'secrecy' of grid study

August 15, 2017

The Sierra Club on Aug. 14 filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DOE for its lack of transparency regarding the ongoing study of the U.S. electric grid that the department began preparing in April.

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NY launches portal to connect businesses, utilities

August 14, 2017

A mile marker within New York's "Reforming the Energy Vision" initiative, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, has launched a digital portal meant to help businesses connect with electric utilities

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Salesforce hits 100% RE for 2 office buildings

August 14, 2017

Cloud computing and customer relationship management company Salesforce.com Inc. announced Aug. 7 that two of its office towers in San Francisco are now sourcing 100% renewable energy.

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Case study: 3M's road to ISO 50001, SEP certification

August 14, 2017

This case study outlines the enterprisewide approach taken by The 3M Company, a multinational manufacturer, to certify multiple sites to the Better Buildings Initiative's "Superior Energy Performance" program, which includes a certified ISO 50001 energy management system.

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Weekend reads: Intel's new AV lab; Microsoft cloud emissions data; the drop in EPA fines & more

August 12, 2017

Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.

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Despite setbacks, Eastman cuts energy use

August 11, 2017

Helped by a restructuring of its energy programs, Eastman Chemical Co. has improved its energy intensity by 10.1% and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 14% and has implemented a variety of programs to improve the environmental impact across its facilities.

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Las Vegas Sands revamps efficiency projects

August 11, 2017

Detailing the company’s first annual measurement against new sustainability goals, Las Vegas Sands Corp. recently released its 2016 environmental report.

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UK university implements biofuel CHP plant

By Megan Corsano   |  August 10, 2017

A university in the U.K. recently implemented a biofuel combined heat and power plant focused on creating flexibility behind the meter, allowing customers to be more in control of how they use their own power, in what the team behind the project calls an “energy system of the future.”

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Federal court blocks EPA regulation of HFCs

August 10, 2017

A U.S. EPA-backed regulation prohibiting the use of certain refrigerant chemicals that have been considered greenhouse gases was overruled Aug. 8 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington.

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Green bond funds help Digital Realty hit energy goals

By Amy Poszywak   |  August 9, 2017

As the use of green bonds continues to increase among U.S. corporations, Digital Realty in 2016 became one of the first REITs, and the first data center REIT, to successfully complete an issuance. Proceeds have since been used to help fund nine projects across four countries.

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Trucking company increases fleet efficiency

August 9, 2017

A Southwest-based transportation company recently completed a purchase of 1,000 solar power systems for its fleet of Navistar commercial trucking fleet and exceeded the SuperTruck program improvement goals set by the U.S. DOE.

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Target signs PPA with Kansas wind farm

August 9, 2017

Target Corp. recently signed a long-term power purchase agreement to buy 100 MW of power from a wind project in Kansas that is expected to be operational by the end of 2018.

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Zurn Industries installs solar at manufacturing site

August 8, 2017

Zurn Industries, a manufacturer of plumbing and other water solution products, has completed a rooftop solar installation at its facility in Paso Robles, Calif.

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Trump officially files to withdraw from Paris accord

August 8, 2017

The Trump administration officially filed to formally withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, but the president said he would seek "more favorable" terms and consider re-engaging in the future, Bloomberg News reported Aug. 4.

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Case study: Managing costs with energy storage

August 7, 2017

This case study, presented by EDF Renewable Energy, illustrates the real cost saving benefits of energy storage for commercial and industrial companies.

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Caesars cuts energy use, GHG emissions

August 7, 2017

Caesars Entertainment Corp. recently released its 2017 sustainability report, reflecting its drop in total energy use and increase in renewable energy following a deal approved earlier this year that allowed the gaming corporation's Nevada facilities to stop buying power from their utilities.

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Maserati to enter electric vehicle market

August 7, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will push for greater electric power within its vehicle fleet, spearheaded by a new electrified Maserati predicted to hit the market in 2020.

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Weekend reads: Inside Trump's DOE; how AC conquered America; the rise of Tesla & more

August 5, 2017

Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.

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Arsenal Football signs RE deal for London stadium

August 4, 2017

Arsenal Football Club will begin implementing renewable energy projects in its North London stadium to help reach its clean energy goals and limit the amount of carbon emissions that the complex contributes.

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Trade groups urge future mayor to prioritize efficiency

August 4, 2017

A collection of New York trade groups released a paper Aug. 2 outlining the steps they recommend that the city takes in order to increase the energy efficiency of its buildings.

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Myth busters: Is efficiency possible in old buildings?

By Ryan Prestel   |  August 3, 2017

Ryan Prestel, CEO and co-founder of JadeTrack, a sustainability management software platform, offers examples of how you can succeed in your energy efficiency and sustainability goals no matter how old your building is.

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