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GHG Emissions - September 7, 2017

Mars pledges $1B investment in sustainability

Virginia-based Mars Inc. on Sept. 5 made a bold corporate sustainability commitment, pledging to invest $1 billion over the next few years on its initiatives, including efforts to meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets through energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy.

Utilities - September 6, 2017

Dominion Virginia to expand C&I solar options

As utilities continue to rethink their willingness to work with customers on renewables, Dominion Energy Virginia on Sept. 6 announced plans to expand solar options for commercial and industrial energy users.

Sourcing Renewables - September 6, 2017

T-Mobile signs PPA for Oklahoma wind

Wireless company T-Mobile US earlier this year signed a long-term power purchase agreement for output from an Oklahoma wind facility.

Energy Efficiency - September 5, 2017

DOE offers $13M for 'energy efficient mobility systems'

The U.S. DOE recently announced $13.4 million in support of five new cost-shared, community-based projects focused on energy efficient mobility systems including connected and autonomous vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.

Utilities - September 5, 2017

Florida utility pivots from nuclear to solar, storage

As part of a settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission that allows Duke Energy Florida to abandon work on a planned, 2.2 GW nuclear plant, the utility announced a four-year plan to add 700 MW of solar generation.

GHG Emissions - September 2, 2017

Weekend reads: Harvey's wind impact; states adopting carbon costs; Tim Cook on renewables & more

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

Energy Efficiency - September 1, 2017

Washington D.C. is world's 1st LEED Platinum city

As more and more U.S. cities and state accelerate efforts toward sustainability, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 31 announced it has been named the first LEED Platinum certified city in the world.

GHG Emissions - September 1, 2017

CBRE sets 1st ever GHG reduction target

Commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE Group Inc. created its first global greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal in 2016.

Energy Efficiency - August 31, 2017

HanesBrands marks progress toward energy goals

Apparel company HanesBrands has outlined its energy reduction and renewable energy use targets alongside its latest disclosure of carbon emissions and related information to the CDP.

Microgrids - August 31, 2017

Backup systems enable H-E-B resiliency amid Harvey

Utilizing recently installed backup power systems, San Antonio-based grocery store chain H-E-B has been able to keep many of its Houston-area stores open and able to offer disaster relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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