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Nissan, Toyota teams uncover $600k+ in energy cost savings opportunities

June 29, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized teams within Nissan and Toyota for energy cost savings opportunities uncovered through a recent "treasure hunt exchange" that totaled $615,000.

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United Airlines named among 6 global industry leaders in biofuel use

June 29, 2016

United Airlines Inc. is among a list of six major airlines recognized as leaders in sustainable biofuel use by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Three years in, energy 'treasure hunts' still yield big savings for U.S. manufacturer

By Amy Poszywak   |  June 28, 2016

Tape, film and fabrics manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group reported a 6% reduction in energy intensity in 2015, contributing to savings of more than $3 million since 2009.

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With help from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, data center energy use levels after years of rapid growth

June 28, 2016

Partially driven by the efforts of large tech companies to reduce the energy intensity of data centers, a new report has found that electric consumption from U.S. data centers plateaued in 2010.

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Your roadmap to 100% renewable energy: Taking the 1st steps

By John duPont   |  June 28, 2016

By following a pragmatic, step-by-step approach that starts with committing to big goals, you can lead your organization to transform your energy supply.

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Report: US, Canada, Mexico will pledge to be 50% powered by clean energy by 2025

June 28, 2016

Leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are reportedly planning to announce a new, regional goal to derive 50% of their electricity from clean energy sources, including nuclear, by 2025.

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Amid 3-pronged approach to climate change, Dell reports 16% emissions reductions YOY

June 27, 2016

Dell's strategy for reducing carbon emissions includes renewable energy sourcing, driving efficiency through its data centers and reducing the energy intensity of its products.

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PG&E to replace nuclear capacity with energy efficiency, renewable energy generation

June 27, 2016

Amid a changing energy landscape in California, Pacific Gas and Electric is targeting a generation portfolio of 55% renewable energy by 2030.

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Ford reports 2.4% cut in CO2 emissions per vehicle, targets 30% reduction by 2025

June 24, 2016

Ford Motor Co. has reduced carbon emissions from its global operations by 2.4% per vehicle produced in 2014 compared to 2013.

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Creating Renewable Energy Opportunities

June 24, 2016

This report details a series of meetings between large corporate buyers and utilities in late 2015 and reviews existing utility-offered renewable energy products.

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Keywords: EEI, wri, wwf

Report: U.S. will deploy 77.3 GW of new distributed renewable energy by 2025

June 24, 2016

Navigant Research expects the U.S. to deploy 77.3 GW of distributed renewable energy between 2016 and 2025, with the majority of that capacity driven by solar.

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PwC: 72% of corporate renewable energy leaders are actively pursuing more

June 23, 2016

A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of U.S.-headquartered businesses found that interest in buying renewable energy continues to accelerate; the survey also revealed why some companies are holding back.

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Exelon looks to 200-MW Ohio wind facility as it plans nuclear retirements

June 23, 2016

Power and utility giant Exelon is reportedly planning to build a 200-MW wind project in Ohio.

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Views from the top: GE on how energy as a service can transform the C&I sector

By Amy Poszywak   |  June 22, 2016

In this exclusive interview, Dave Bartlett, the chief technology officer for GE's Current, explains how the internet of things will transform the way corporations think about their energy use.

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Real estate firm retrofits 24 properties with LEDs, expects $10M in savings

June 22, 2016

With an ROI above 65%, commercial real estate company Newmark Holdings recently completed LED lighting retrofits at 24 of its buildings in New York City.

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Southern Power completes €1.1B green bond issuance to accelerate renewable projects

June 22, 2016

The U.S. dollar equivalent of the net proceeds from the offering, around $1.2 billion, will be used to finance or invest in renewable energy generation projects in the U.S.

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Tesla makes $2.9B bid to buy SolarCity in move to 'complete the picture'

June 21, 2016

Looking to create a single business that will sell electric cars and clean energy to power them, Tesla has made an offer for SolarCity in a deal valued at up to $2.86 billion.

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Trader Joe's to pay $2M to reduce emissions in US settlement over coolant leaks

June 21, 2016

National grocery store chain Trader Joe's has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration equipment at 453 of its stores and pay a $500,000 fine.

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Microsoft unveils pilot program for data center energy storage

June 20, 2016

Microsoft has teamed up with NRG Energy, Primus Power and others on a pilot program to advance energy storage at Microsoft's data centers across the globe.

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Amazon wind farm clears legal challenge in NC

June 20, 2016

A lawsuit against North Carolina's environmental department over a 300-MW wind farm being developed by Amazon Web Services Inc. and Iberdrola SA has been thrown out.

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EEI member companies tout 'culture shift' in utility efforts to help C&I customers

By Amy Poszywak   |  June 17, 2016

After years of playing defense amid a transformative shift in the way U.S. businesses think about energy, the utility industry says it's ready to play offense.

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Electric sales to C&I sectors to average 1% growth annually through 2040, EIA finds

June 16, 2016

The U.S. EIA expects electric sales to the C&I sectors to average about 1% growth annually through 2040, curbed by declines in energy intensity and increased adoption of solar.

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Utility distribution microgrid capacity to hit 241 MW in 2024, new report finds

June 16, 2016

As U.S. utilities work to improve services to customers amid growing interest in clean energy and distributed energy resources, more attention is being paid to microgrids.

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Onsite solar will provide 25% of Toyota's electric demand at new HQ

June 15, 2016

New details emerged June 14 about the 7.75-MW solar energy system to be installed at Toyota Motor Corp.'s new, energy-conscious North American headquarters in Texas.

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Bank of America deployed $14.5B in renewable energy, efficiency projects in 2015

June 15, 2016

Bank of America has also reduced energy use within its own operations, targeting energy-intense data centers that account for 25% of its total greenhouse gas emissions.

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DOE unveils $25M in funds available through data center efficiency program

June 14, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the availability of up to $25 million in funding for a new program aimed at the creation of innovations to increase the energy efficiency of data centers.

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How Celanese identified $1.5M in energy savings without spending a dime

By Amy Poszywak   |  June 14, 2016

After working on driving energy efficiency through its operations for more than a decade, Celeanse Corp. has uncovered an entirely new way to drive big savings.

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CLEAResult, looking to target C&I customers, acquires industrial utility services business

June 14, 2016

In a move aimed at increasing its offerings to commercial and industrial energy buyers, efficiency program developer CLEAResult is acquiring the industrial utility services unit of EnerNOC.

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Wal-Mart moves closer to renewable power goals with utility solar deal

June 13, 2016

Owed to a new deal with Alabama Power, a Southern Co. utility, Wal-Mart Inc. is a little closer to meeting their renewable energy targets.

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Finding the right renewable energy project: The importance of comprehensive market access

By Blaine Collison   |  June 13, 2016

In this column sponsored by Altenex, Blaine Collison dives into one complexity — market access — that can, managed properly, be turned into an asset for renewable energy buyers.

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