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DOE launches EMIS program, 18 inaugural partners

September 26, 2016

The U.S. DOE has launched a new program within the Better Buildings Initiative aimed at helping commercial building reduce their energy use with Macy's, Wendy's, Whole Foods and 15 other organizations as partners.

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EnerNOC announces restructuring, layoffs

September 26, 2016

Energy efficiency software provider EnerNOC on Sept. 23 announced a restructuring of its subscription-based energy information systems business that will result in a 15% reduction in the company's global workforce.

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Weekend reads: Musk's solar roof; Trump vows deregulation; wave-powered electricity & more

September 24, 2016

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

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Apple will sell solar power to public Arizona utility

September 23, 2016

Solidifying its new position as a power supplier, Apple has inked a deal with a public utility in Arizona to sell power from its new, 50-MW solar facility in Arizona.

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1st Colorado C-PACE project receives financing

September 23, 2016

Financing has been obtained for Colorado's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, project; the associated energy upgrades to a commercial and industrial property include a 100 kW rooftop solar array and LED lighting.

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Walking the walk: Companies lead the call for clean truck standards

By Tom Murray   |  September 22, 2016

A number of America's most iconic brands helped pave the way for the new clean truck standards announced by the U.S. EPA and DOT.

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Swiss Re plans 2 MW of solar at US headquarters

September 22, 2016

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., generally known as Swiss Re, on Sept. 21 announced plans to build and operate its own solar power plant at the company's U.S. headquarters in Armonk, N.Y.

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Washington Gas slashes GHG, methane emissions

September 22, 2016

The regulated natural gas utility subsidiary of WGL Holdings said it has surpassed its 2020 greenhouse gas and methane emissions reduction goals.

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Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, 6 more join RE100

September 21, 2016

The RE100 initiative, led by international nonprofit The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, on Sept. 20 announced eight new businesses that have made the pledge to power their operations with 100% renewable energy.

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Minnesota asks electric customers: Solar or biofuel?

September 21, 2016

Electricity regulators in a small Minnesota city are taking novel approach to clean energy planning, according to the local newspaper.

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Report: Johnson & Johnson inks 100 MW wind deal

September 20, 2016

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to purchase 100 MW of wind power from a project in Texas, Bloomberg News reported Sept. 16.

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L'Oréal USA announces 2 new solar installations

September 20, 2016

L'Oréal USA on Sept. 20 announced plans to build two large-scale solar projects at the company's manufacturing facilities as part of its global sustainability strategy.

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BofA aims for 100% renewables, carbon neutrality

September 19, 2016

Bank of America has announced a new set of environmental goals, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2020 and reducing its energy use by 40%.

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Washington adopts rule to cap large carbon emitters

September 19, 2016

Regulators in Washington state have adopted a new rule requiring businesses with large carbon emissions to cap and gradually reduce them over time.

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SED to host Innovation Summit for energy execs

September 19, 2016

As part of its effort to serve the information needs of large commercial and industrial energy executives, Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 19 announced the launch of its inaugural event: the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.

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Weekend reads: Bitcoin tech and utilities; how MGM left NV Energy; tapping batteries & more

September 17, 2016

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

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Facebook unveils site for efficient new data center

September 16, 2016

After months of negotiations and politics in New Mexico and Utah over which state is better suited for Facebook to build its newest data center, which it plans to run entirely on renewable energy, the social media giant has made its selection.

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IKEA installs Tennessee's largest rooftop solar project

September 16, 2016

IKEA on Sept. 16 announced the completion of its solar panel installation atop its Memphis, Tenn., store opening later this fall.

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Amazon announces massive Texas wind project

September 15, 2016

Though the majority of Amazon's recent renewable energy deals have been inked for its cloud computing segment, Amazon Web Services, the parent company announced its very own Sept. 15.

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California mall installs 1.5 MWh Tesla battery system

September 15, 2016

Simon Property Group commissioned the storage system in collaboration with Southern California Edison last year for its Brea, Calif., mall to manage peak power demand.

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GM commits to 100% renewable energy by 2050

September 14, 2016

Having just surpassed its 2020 goal of using 125 MW of renewable energy in its U.S. operations, General Motors announced a bold new one.

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In strategic energy management, efficiency 'just the beginning,' EDF says in 1st-of-its-kind report

September 14, 2016

Culling eight years of data from its Climate Corps program, the Environmental Defense Fund's new report on organizational energy management outlines key trends and recommendations for next steps, including case studies from corporate hosts including Comcast, Nestlé, Tiffany & Co. and Iron Mountain.

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New York unveils $10M in energy efficiency initiatives for industrial, manufacturing facilities

September 14, 2016

Funding supports clean energy projects at large and medium-size industrial facilities and is expected to yield more than $12 million in annual savings, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said Sept. 12.

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NRG wins auction for 2.1 GW of SunEdison assets

September 13, 2016

Houston-based independent power producer NRG Energy Inc. has won a bid to purchase approximately 2,100 MW of renewable energy projects owned by SunEdison Inc., which is in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings.

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Case study: Whole Foods Market's rapid solar rollout

September 13, 2016

In this new analysis of Whole Foods Market's approach to rooftop solar installations in multiple facilities, the Retail Industry Leaders Association and The Solar Foundation explores the company's strategy for completing about 100 rooftop solar installations by 2017.

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FedEx Freight invests in CNG fleet, fueling station

September 13, 2016

FedEx Corp. subsidiary FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 compressed natural gas tractors and installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new fleet at its service center in Oklahoma City.

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Microsoft pushes ahead with battery research

September 12, 2016

Microsoft recently partnered with the nation's largest power producer, NRG Energy, to announce new research on the topic of energy storage.

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Panasonic ups stake in solar developer Coronal

September 12, 2016

Panasonic Corp. of North America, through one of its divisions, has increased its ownership position in solar company Coronal Group LLC, following four years of collaboration with the California-based entity.

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Weekend reads: Tesla's solar woes; 76-straight days of renewables; 'rolling coal' & more

September 10, 2016

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

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Recommended Retail Rooftop Unit Lease Language

September 9, 2016

In existing leased retail spaces, incentives and costs often do not align to allow commercial tenants and landlords to realize energy savings through efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning or HVAC system specification, operation and maintenance.

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