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Solar - August 29, 2018

Solar added to DEA site in Texas

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at the El Paso Intelligence Center has completed a solar installation, representing a first for a DEA site.

GHG Emissions - August 28, 2018

19 Mayors sign Net Zero Carbon pledge

Mayors from 19 cities around the world signed a pledge to enact regulations and/or planning policy to ensure new buildings operate at net zero carbon by 2030 and all buildings by 2050. The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration is an initiative of C40 Cities.

Wind - August 24, 2018

U.S. wind capacity nears 89 GW

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on August 23 that the U.S. wind industry installed 7,017 megawatts (MW) of capacity last year, bringing total utility-scale wind capacity to nearly 89 GW.

Energy Efficiency - August 23, 2018

Pizza Hut serves energy efficiency with IoT

Pizza Hut franchisee The American West Restaurant Group (AWRG) has employed the IoT (Internet of Things) to save $2 million a year via energy efficiency at 250 restaurants in the next five years.

August 23, 2018

Stewart County reports energy efficiency success

Stewart County, a rural municipality located in central Tennessee, has successfully reduce utility and operation costs year-over-year since the implementation of a municipal energy efficiency plan in 2016.

Energy Storage - August 22, 2018

Lockheed Martin joins Army for battery storage system

The U.S. Army will host BESS—Battery Energy Storage System—at its Fort Carson, Colorado base. Construction has begun on the system by AECOM, a global infrastructure firm, using Lockheed Martin's GridStar® Lithium energy storage system.

Energy Efficiency - August 20, 2018

Google implements AI to handle cooling of data centers

New artificial intelligence software being implemented at Google data centers is expected to not only reduce the need for human monitoring of its cooling systems but also to increase the energy efficiency of these sites.

Energy Storage - August 18, 2018

Weekend reads: EIA challenges Trump; Jetsons challenge Flintstones

It's the weekend! Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

GHG Emissions - August 17, 2018

7-Eleven to expand emissions reduction program

7-Eleven announced today the expansion of its RENEW reduced emissions fuel program, the first phase of which saw results that include 24,000 metric tons of carbon emissions offset and 70,000 trees planted.

Energy Efficiency - August 17, 2018

Southwire reports reduction in energy intensity

Southwire Company, a producer of wire and cable products, recently released its 2017 sustainability report, detailing the company's positive business growth as well as updates on its 2021 sustainability targets.

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