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SoCalGas among 41 founding partners of EPA's new voluntary emission reduction program

April 1, 2016

The list of 41 companies contains mostly gas utilities includes Sempra Energy subsidiary Southern California Gas.

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Keywords: Sempra Energy, SoCalGas

Study: Lighting as a service revenue will reach $1.6B globally in 2025

March 31, 2016

The market for lighting as a service in commercial buildings is expected to grow tremendously over the next decade, with revenue likely to hit $1.6B by 2025, according to a new study.

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Verizon, GM among C&I names that earned 2016 Energy Star recognition

March 30, 2016

About 150 business and organizations - more than 60 of which are classified as C&I companies - were recognized by Energy Star in 2016.

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Storytelling for sustainability: It's time for corporate leaders to gather 'round the campfire

By Nancy Buzby   |  March 30, 2016

The term 'greenwashing' might be officially outdated.

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SEC, ruling against ExxonMobil, says oil giant must allow shareholder vote on climate change

March 29, 2016

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, siding with a group of ExxonMobil shareholders, is requiring the company to include a climate change resolution on its annual proxy.

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Edison International launches energy advisory unit aimed at C&I customers

March 29, 2016

In a move that shows recognition of value in the "energy-as-a-service" approach, Edison International has launched an energy advisory company aimed at C&I customers.

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Duke Energy, citing commitment to clean energy, plans upgrades to Indiana hydro facility

March 28, 2016

Citing a renewed commitment to clean energy, Duke Energy's Indiana utility is planning upgrades to its Markland Hydro Station along the Ohio River.

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Keywords: Indiana, utilities

5 more HanesBrands manufacturing plants earn EPA recognition for energy efficiency

March 25, 2016

Five additional HanesBrands manufacturing plants have earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Challenge for Industry recognition by reducing energy use.

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C&I energy storage industry annual revenue to hit $10.8B by 2025, study finds

March 25, 2016

Within the C&I sector, the industrial buildings segment is expected to deploy the largest about of cumulative new capacity — an estimated 9.3 GW — over the next decade.

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Ohio bank turns its Art Deco landmark building greener, expects $99k in yearly savings

March 24, 2016

A family owned banking institution has embarked on an $870,000 project to transform its 85-year-old Liberty Tower high rise into "an energy efficient powerhouse."

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C&I additions of PV solar outpaced by residential sector, EIA finds

March 24, 2016

Growth in commercial and industrial sector additions of distributed photovoltaic solar were overshadowed in 2015 by significant growth in the residential sector.

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Keywords: eia, PV solar

Corporate sustainability is driving the energy-efficient HVAC market, study finds

March 24, 2016

Corporate sustainability efforts are helping to drive the energy-efficient HVAC market, which is now expected to hit $340 billion in global revenue by 2024.

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Keywords: HVAC, Navigant Research

Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20 MW solar project in California

March 23, 2016

Duke is expanding its California solar operations with the acquisition of the 20 MW Longboat solar project that will be built in San Bernardino County.

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IKEA Las Vegas wraps up solar installation, to be the largest of its kind in Nevada

March 23, 2016

Marking its 43rd solar project in the U.S., IKEA has finished the installation of a 1.14-MW solar system atop its Las Vegas store, which is set to open May 18.

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General Motors saves $80M with renewable energy

March 22, 2016

General Motor's first renewable energy project dates back to 1993, when it began capturing landfill gas for use at its Toledo, Ohio, transmission plant

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Apple boasts 93% of facilities now powered with renewables

March 22, 2016

The tech company now operates 93% of its facilities worldwide with renewable energy.

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California geothermal plant gains preliminary approval

March 21, 2016

The Imperial Irrigation District's board of directors voted last week to approve a 1,900-acre lease agreement with Controlled Thermal Resources to build a 250-MW geothermal plant.

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PSEG acquires Colorado solar project

March 21, 2016

Public Service Enterprise Group subsidiary PSEG Solar Source announced it acquired a 37.8-MW solar plant.

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Pennsylvania utility greenlit for $420M-plus energy efficiency program

March 18, 2016

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved Peco Energy's plan to spend $427.4 million over the next five years on energy efficiency programs.

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Whole Foods expands rooftop solar with NRG, SolarCity

March 18, 2016

Whole Foods Market announced plans earlier this month to significantly build out the number of rooftop solar installations sited at its stores.

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Net metering under the microscope in Massachusetts

March 17, 2016

Massachusetts lawmakers are working on a solar power legislation compromise with regard to net metering.

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Microsoft announces public-private partnership to build 20-MW solar project

March 17, 2016

Microsoft, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Dominion Virginia Power entered into an agreement under which Dominion will construct the project.

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Lockheed Martin integrates energy portfolio into single commercial business

March 16, 2016

Technology company and defense contractor Lockheed Martin combined its energy products and technologies into a single commercial business line.

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Duke Energy to invest more than $1B in Indiana grid modernization

March 16, 2016

Duke Energy, one of the country's largest utilities, will invest $1.4 billion over the next seven years to upgrade the power grid in Indiana.

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Iron Mountain inks wind power purchase agreement that 'ensures price stability'

March 15, 2016

Storage and information management company Iron Mountain announced that it signed a 15-year wind power purchase agreement.

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United Airlines launches commercial flights using sustainable biofuel

March 15, 2016

United Airlines made history last week when it reportedly became the first U.S. airline to begin using commercial-scale volumes of aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights.

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DOE Better Buildings Summit registration open to public

March 14, 2016

Registration is now open to the public for the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 Better Buildings Summit in Washington, D.C.

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PNC building makes energy efficiency upgrades

March 14, 2016

PNC Plaza, a 24-story building on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, is getting $3.3 million in upgrades to its roof, lighting, air controls and water supply.

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Keywords: Ohio, PNC Plaza  |   0 Comments

Looking at Boston Bruins, Celtics in new light

March 11, 2016

The TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics along with countless other events and shows, recently installed a new energy-efficient lighting solution.

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3M signs 120 MW wind deal with Invenergy

March 11, 2016

Technology and chemical company 3M last month signed a power purchase agreement to obtain 120 MW of wind power that will be used to power its North American operations.

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Keywords: 3m, invenergy  |   0 Comments

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