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Energy Efficiency - May 2, 2016

Through credits, retailer H&M sourced 78% of electricity from renewables in 2015

Multinational retail clothing company H&M increased the amount of renewable energy used to power its stores, offices and warehouses to 78% in 2015 from 27% in 2014.

Sourcing Renewables - May 2, 2016

Wal-Mart, toward 100% renewable goal, hits 25% in fiscal 2016

Toward its goal of being supplied by 100% renewable energy, Wal-Mart said in its 2016 Global Responsibility Report that it was 25% of the way there.

Energy Efficiency - May 2, 2016

Ernest Moniz to keynote Better Buildings Summit; last chance to register

Speakers from corporations like T.J. Maxx, Starbucks, 3M and Procter and Gamble will convene to share their energy efficiency success stories at the Better Buildings Summit in D.C.

Energy Efficiency - April 27, 2016

Commercial, industrial sectors used less energy in 2015, national lab finds

Commercial and industrial uses of energy declined in 2015 compared to the prior year when excluding petroleum use, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Energy Storage - April 26, 2016

Tesla reveals Powerpack battery systems pricing for utilities, businesses

Tesla Energy has revealed new information about its highly publicized Powerpack battery storage system; the company lists Target and others as customers.

GHG Emissions - April 26, 2016

L'Oreal reports 56% decline in carbon emissions, 26% increase in production

Global cosmetics company L'Oreal claims it has reduced its carbon emissions by 56% from a 2005 baseline, while increasing production by 26% over the same period.

Energy Efficiency - April 25, 2016

Representatives from Starbucks, Whole Foods, 3M among speakers at this year's Better Buildings Summit

U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz will keynote the third annual energy efficiency event.

Commercial - April 22, 2016

GE's Current to add intelligent building capabilities through Daintree acquisition

Current, the energy management startup launched within GE, plans to acquire an "industrial internet" provider of building controls solutions for commercial facilities.

Energy Efficiency - April 20, 2016

Daimler Trucks announces new, energy efficient headquarters

Commercial vehicles manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America recently unveiled its new energy efficient corporate headquarters building targeting LEED Platinum certification.