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Energy Efficiency  -  June 15, 2017

Energy conservation yields $73M in savings at GM

General Motors has been aggressive in its efforts to reduce the energy intensity of its operations in recent years, including the complete elimination of onsite coal generation at its facilities. 
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Finance  -  June 14, 2017

Apple issues 2nd green bond, urges climate leadership

Doubling down on its corporate commitment to sustainability, Apple Inc. on June 13 issued a $1 billion green bond that builds on its $1.5 billion issuance in February 2016.
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Industrial  -  June 13, 2017

Industrial trade group split over Paris agreement

The Eastman Chemical Co. has discontinued its membership in the Industrial Energy Consumers of America, citing the trade group's opposition to U.S. participation in the Paris climate accord.
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Regulation  -  June 7, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Nevada lawmakers pass bills to restore net metering, raise renewables standard, launch community solar

Evidence of a shift in clean energy policies in Nevada, the state Legislature this week passed a series of industry-backed bills that will increase the state's use of renewable energy and customer access to it.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 5, 2017

Exxon shareholders call for climate risk disclosure

Shareholders of Exxon Mobil on May 31 approved a proposal calling for the global oil and gas company to assess and disclose risk related to climate change.
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Microgrids  -  June 5, 2017

Report finds rapid growth in C&I microgrid adoption

Recent applications include Apple Inc.'s new campus in California, which was designed as a microgrid in order to ensure operations can continue in the event of a utility grid outage, and a project being deployed in a Denver transit-focused development area.
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June 3, 2017

Weekend reads: Paris accord fact check; auto industry death spiral; Ohio's deregulation bill & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 2, 2017 - By John Failla

How to create your company's clean energy future

There are three possible actions in response to PresidentTrump's decision to withdraw the from the Paris climate agreement: Do nothing; complain; or take action to drive adoption of renewable energy in your organization.
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Power Prices  -  June 2, 2017

Duke Energy Progress proposes 14.9% rate hike

If approved by the commission, commercial and industrial customers would see an average increase of 13.5%.
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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.
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