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An analysis of shareholder proposals recently revealed that corporations are facing a record number of resolutions that address climate change.

Bimbo Bakeries USA said April 7 it will install a 1.075-MW solar energy project on rooftop and ground canopy structures at its Escondido, Calif., bakery this summer.

Nonutility buyers, lead by Google, Amazon Web Services and Equinix, accounted for 52% of wind power contracted through power purchase agreements in 2015.

After conducting what Edison International called "perhaps the most comprehensive study ever done on the role of energy in large organizations and the challenges and changes in corporate energy management," the company launched a new, unregulated business unit dedicating to serving the C&I energy market.

Four heavyweight tech companies have made clear their support of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, which seeks to curb carbon emissions from existing power plants.

One of Michigan's two biggest utilities is reportedly working on a new program aimed at helping its largest customers obtain more renewable-backed power.

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.

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

The term 'greenwashing' might be officially outdated.

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.