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Report: Policy can advance C&I use of renewables

August 12, 2016

While the number of U.S. corporations pursuing clean energy to power their businesses has grown dramatically in recent years, regulation has emerged as a tough barrier to further progress in the commercial and industrial market for renewable energy.

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Arby's, Legrand, Volvo talk efficiency in video series

August 12, 2016

Watch representatives from Arby's, Connecticut Green Bank, Legrand and Volvo pitch their energy efficiency goals in this new video series from the U.S. DOE's Better Buildings Challenge.

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Executives from Celanese, GM, Whole Foods join Smart Energy Decisions advisory board

August 12, 2016

Three new Smart Energy Decisions advisory board members join the eight original members in helping to identify, define and advance industry best practices in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing.

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KKR launches award program for eco initiatives

August 11, 2016

Global investment firm KKR will recognize environmental projects, including energy use reduction initiatives, from participating portfolio companies across asset classes including private equity, special situations, real estate and infrastructure.

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Real estate firm targets efficiency with pilot program

August 11, 2016

Hawaii's fourth-largest landowner, real estate company A&B Properties, has embarked on a two-month pilot program to identify energy efficiency initiatives for its commercial assets in the state.

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GM installs 850 kW solar array at Corvette site

August 10, 2016

GM says the project reinforces the message that renewable energy is a sustainable and affordable choice for manufacturing.

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Norfolk Southern reports energy, emissions reductions

August 10, 2016

Transportation giant Norfolk Southern on Aug. 9 outlined a series of accomplishments aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including lighting upgrades expected to deliver $2.1M in annual savings.

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Massachusetts law will increase use of wind, hydro

August 9, 2016

A new Massachusetts law, signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker on Aug. 8, calls for an increase in the amount of renewable energy, especially wind and hydro, used in the state.

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Ford slashes energy use with new production line

August 9, 2016

Ford Motor Co. has rolled out a new production line for its Ford EcoBlue diesel engine that is expected to cut energy use by 50% and is powered by wind.

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GE unveils energy savvy design, 'solar veil' for new HQ

August 8, 2016

General Electric recently released detailed plans for its new global headquarters campus in Boston that includes a massive photovoltaic "solar veil."

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Toyota North America cuts energy intensity 5%

By Amy Poszywak   |  August 8, 2016

Toyota's North American manufacturing division has achieved cost savings of more than $640 million since 2002 through its management strategy.

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Frito-Lay racks up green miles with CNG vehicles

August 5, 2016

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay unit has logged more than 100 million miles in the U.S. with trucks powered by compressed natural gas.

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Westfield teams up on rooftop solar project at LA shopping center

August 5, 2016

Alta Energy is partnering with Westfield Corp. to develop a solar energy system for the retail builder's new project in Los Angeles.

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FERC greenlights Apple Energy power sales

August 4, 2016

Apple Inc.'s Apple Energy unit received FERC approval to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.

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Long-term PPAs, renewable energy not an easy mix

August 4, 2016

Wedding long-term power-purchase agreements with renewable energy is not an easy task, MP2 Energy director Clare Magee reported for Greentech Media.

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Clean Power Plan could mean big savings for California commercial properties

August 3, 2016

Commercial properties in California could cut their electric utility costs on average by nearly 8% by 2030 under President Obama's Clean Power Plan.

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Caesars Entertainment pushes efficiency targets

August 3, 2016

Caesars Entertainment Corp. is targeting a 30% reduction in emissions by 2020.

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Johnson & Johnson details sustainability progress

August 2, 2016

Johnson & Johnson released is "Citizenship and Sustainability 2020 Goals" presentation.

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International Paper drives toward 2020 energy targets

August 2, 2016

International Paper Co. said it is on track to reach its 2020 energy reduction targets.

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Mercedes-Benz charges forward with eTruck

August 1, 2016

Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Trucks are developing an all-electric heavy-duty truck for short-range deliveries.

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Tesla, SolarCity close in on $2.6 billion deal

August 1, 2016

Tesla Motors and SolarCity have agreed on terms of a merger agreement that will combine the electric car and solar businesses.

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Weekend reads: Solar-powered airplanes; Tesla's 'Gigafactory'; Nevada's net metering fight & more

July 30, 2016

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

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Bolstered by Google, Dow Chemical, nonutility buyers made up 19% of Q2 wind capacity contracts

July 29, 2016

U.S. wind industry activity approached record levels in the second quarter of 2016 as utilities and other purchasers locked in record-low wind costs, according to the American Wind Energy Association, which released its quarterly market report July 26.

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State incentives help Uniroyal transform Wisconsin manufacturing plant with LED lighting

July 29, 2016

Utilizing an incentive from Wisconsin's "Focus on Energy" program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, Uniroyal Global Engineered Products Inc. has completed a lighting infrastructure upgrade at its Stoughton, Wisc., manufacturing plant.

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29% of Owens Corning's grid-purchased power came from renewables in 2015

July 28, 2016

Owens Corning reported that 29% of its grid-supplied power came from renewable sources in 2015, up from 18% in 2014. The industrial company also detailed its energy efficiency initiatives in its 2015 sustainability report.

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Constellation to acquire ConEd's retail electric, gas business

July 28, 2016

ConEdison Solution's retail electric and natural gas business serves more than half a million commercial, industrial, public sector and residential customers throughout the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Texas.

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White House unveils $4.5B in loan guarantees for EV charging, new private sector partnership

July 27, 2016

In collaboration with the private sector, the Obama Administration on July 27 announced a series of actions intended to accelerate deployment of electric vehicles.

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Data center cooling center market forecast to hit $17.8B by 2024 as demand surges

July 27, 2016

Driven by surging demand for energy efficient cooling solutions for data centers across the commercial and industrial sector, a new study has forecast big growth in the market.

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After big 2015, Cushman & Wakefield sets energy reduction sights to 2025

July 27, 2016

Following the completion of series of mergers, commercial real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield has drawn on its years of experience in setting a new plan for the years ahead.

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SABMiller lists 3.2-MW California solar array among carbon reduction tactics

July 26, 2016

Multinational brewing and beverage company SABMiller achieved $116M in cost savings through energy efficiency and water initiatives in 2016 compared to 2010.

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