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June 10, 2017

Weekend reads: The untold Tesla, SolarCity story; AGs prepare for fight with EPA; a solar bankruptcy & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Energy Efficiency - June 9, 2017

Efficiency, resiliency key features in post-Sandy NYC

Developers have broke ground on a nearly $10 million New York City housing complex that will use energy technologies developed in response to lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy.

Energy Efficiency - June 6, 2017

Energy efficiency 'expert in a suitcase' cuts bills 10%

The knowledge and expertise of a seasoned energy efficiency professional is now available in a high-tech suitcase developed by two of the U.S. DOE's national labs.

GHG Emissions - June 2, 2017

CEOs join governors, mayors to meet Paris targets

Without the backing of the federal government, a powerhouse coalition of U.S. governors, mayors, university presidents and more than 100 businesses have begun work on a plan to meet the country's greenhouse gas reduction commitment under the Paris climate agreement.

Energy Efficiency - May 30, 2017

Arizona utility halts energy efficiency rebate program

Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power Co. has halted an energy efficiency rebate program for commercial energy users after running out of funding for the incentives, the Arizona Daily Star reported May 29.

Energy Efficiency - May 26, 2017

EV charging helps property earn LEED Platinum

The Watt Companies on May 24 announced that its Watt Plaza property in California has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the second time.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017

LED retrofit scales efficiency at Vancouver airport

In addition to reducing electricity use, a new LED lighting system has expanded the lighting coverage and increased safety for pilots, air traffic controllers and ground crews at Vancouver International Airport.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

JPMorgan: Building efficiency will cut emissions 20%

A leader in energy efficiency among the commercial sector, JPMorgan Chase & Co. took a number of ambitious steps in 2016 that helped move the needle on its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020.

Regulation - May 24, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Revised Trump budget details big EPA, DOE cuts

The Trump administration on May 23 released a revised version of its fiscal 2018 federal budget proposal that calls for significant cuts to programs that have historically supported environmental protections, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency - May 20, 2017