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In laying out his vision for a more streamlined General Electric Co., the company's new CEO, John Flannery, has outlined plans to sell $20 billion worth of assets over the next two years, including its energy management "startup," Current.

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

Marking a next step toward its corporate sustainability goals, Owens Corning on Nov. 8 announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy.

New speakers and panel topics have been announced for Smart Energy Decisions' 2018 Innovation Summit, which aims to build on the success of the inaugural event earlier this year.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 14 announced a $12 million expansion of the state's "Real Time Energy Management" initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings.

Building on the previously announced rollout of LED lighting across thousands of JPMorgan Chase & Co. branches — and the installation of new energy management and digital technologies at approximately 4,500 locations — the banking giant has set its eyes on sustainable infrastructure ambitions in Detroit. 

Global health, nutrition and materials company DSM announced Nov. 13 that it will be operating on 40% renewable electricity in the U.S. following an agreement to purchase power from an Oklahoma wind farm.

BMW announced Nov. 14 that it will source only electricity from renewable sources worldwide by 2020.

This report published by General Motors Co. summarizes the auto giant's blueprint for accelerating and scaling a renewable energy plan; it is intended to help companies of all sizes and industries create efficiencies, gain internal support and drive progress.