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Energy Storage - October 25, 2016

Home Depot to install 200 energy storage systems

The Home Depot has plans to deploy a new energy storage solution, created through a newly announced strategic alliance between Southern Co. and Bloom Energy, at about 60 of its retail stores, bringing its total installations to 200.

Regulation - October 21, 2016

C&I electric customers gain new benefits in Delware

Business customers of Delmarva Power have been allotted new benefits — including additional energy efficiency funding for large commercial and industrial companies — associated with the utility's completed merger with Exelon under a decision by state regulators.

Energy Storage - October 20, 2016

Lockheed Martin installs 1-MW storage system

Stradling the line between large energy user and supplier, Lockheed Martin said Oct. 19 that it has installed a 1-MW energy storage system - the kind it produces itself - at the company's Syracuse, N.Y., facility.

Sourcing Renewables - October 20, 2016

Large Boston-based energy users team up on solar PPA

In a move expected to serve as a model for other large energy buyers looking to increase their supply of renewable energy, three large Boston-based energy users have joined together to execute a 25-year solar power purchase agreement.

Energy Efficiency - October 18, 2016

Efficiency projects save refinery $10k+ yearly

Following the completion of a series of energy efficiency projects, oil refinery business Wyoming Refining Co. is expected to see a $10,600 per year reduction in its electric bill.

Energy Efficiency - October 13, 2016

Ohio businesses save $500k+ in energy costs

A group of Ohio businesses and organizations have realized collective savings of more than $500,000 from energy reductions through a joint environmental program sponsored by a public-private sustainability organization and two local utilities.

Energy Procurement - October 11, 2016

Calpine strikes $800M deal for C&I power supplier

Independent power producer Calpine Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC, a large independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers.

Utilities - October 7, 2016

PG&E's efficiency programs have saved $227M

California utility PG&E on Oct. 6 released its 2016 corporate sustainability report, highlighting continued efforts in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing among its broader sustainability initiatives.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 5, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

After 1.1 MW energy storage rollout, NYC property owner plans Bronx solar-plus-storage project

As New York City prepares to beef up energy storage and solar capacities to meet Mayor Bill deBlasio’s newly announced goals, at least one private sector property owner is already ahead of the game.

Energy Procurement - October 4, 2016

MGM, Wynn Resorts cease purchasing utility power

Following more than a yearlong regulatory process, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts have ceased purchasing power from their utility, NV Energy.