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March 29, 2017 - By John Failla

Collectively, we have the power to influence change

One key takeaway from the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit is this: If harnessed, the collective power of commercial and industrial energy management executives has tremendous potential to influence the future of the U.S. energy landscape.

Solar - March 29, 2017

Insurance group takes on solar, retrocommissioning

The country's 13th largest property/casualty insurance group, American Family Insurance, recently announced plans to install rooftop solar panels at its headquarters in Madison, Wisc., along with a series of companywide energy efficiency initiatives.

Regulation - March 28, 2017

Trump signs executive order to roll back climate protections, vows to end 'war on coal'

Following weeks of speculation regarding President Donald Trump's plans for an executive order aimed at unwinding Obama's climate regulations, the president made it official March 28 alongside a group of coal miners at the U.S. EPA.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 28, 2017

Nonprofit replaces HVAC with solar, ice storage

Following the failure of its air conditioning systems in 2015, the Palm Springs Cultural Center has replaced its dated HVAC system with a brand new type of energy solution that utilizes solar and ice battery storage.

March 27, 2017

Air purifying billboards point to Toyota's hydrogen car

Toyota on March 23 announced the launch of an air purifying advertising campaign for its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.

Regulation - March 27, 2017

25 US cities have 100% renewables targets

With recent additions following city council votes March 21 in Madison, Wisc., and Abita Springs, La., there are now 25 U.S. cities that have committed to running on 100% renewable energy, according to a statement from The Sierra Club.

Regulation - March 25, 2017

Weekend reads: Coal mine reuses; Westinghouse bankruptcy looms; blockchain's grid uses & more

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

Energy Efficiency - March 24, 2017

Industrial recommissioning: Not just a tune-up

This report from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project reviews features of six existing industrial recommissioning programs offered by utilities and provides a set of recommendations for successfully implementing a new program that saves energy and money.

Solar - March 24, 2017

Current to install 17 MW of solar for GE, others

Current, the energy management "startup" launched by General Electric in 2015, is showing off its solar energy capabilities with plans to install projects at eight GE locations in the Northeast.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 24, 2017