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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Indicative of increasing interest from both large and small businesses in community solar, NRG Energy Inc. on Sept. 27 announced plans for five such installations in Minnesota alongside subscription agreements signed by more than 1,000 residents and businesses including U.S. Bank, Land O'Lakes, Macy's and Ecolab.

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Solidifying its new position as a power supplier, Apple has inked a deal with a public utility in Arizona to sell power from its new, 50-MW solar facility in Arizona.

The regulated natural gas utility subsidiary of WGL Holdings said it has surpassed its 2020 greenhouse gas and methane emissions reduction goals.