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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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California utility San Diego Gas & Electric has recognized a series of its commercial and industrial customers it says are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to reducing their energy use.

The third edition of this report from Ceres, the World Wildlife Fund, Calvert Research and Management and CDP features breakout case studies on how some of the largest U.S. companies, including Facebook, IBM, Praxair and Target, are steadily increasing their clean energy and energy efficiency efforts while improving their bottom lines.