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Sourcing Renewables - May 17, 2018

Virginia biomass case challenges state’s renewable market

A biomass company that wants to sell power to Ferrum College, a small, private college in Virginia, is challenging regulators’ interpretation of the state’s competitive supplier law.

Sourcing Renewables - May 16, 2018

Businesses and consumers “mutually reinforcing” relationship with energy

More businesses are being driven towards sustainability sourcing and are taking a leadership role in implementing clean energy solutions as a result of growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products and services, as well as by residential consumers’ interest in managing their own energy consumption.

May 16, 2018

Texas A&M International University begins energy efficiency project

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) announced the beginning of construction on a $9.7 million comprehensive campus-wide energy efficiency project intended to streamline facility operations, encourage sustainable behavior and improve the quality of life for students and staff.

Sourcing Renewables - May 15, 2018

Is Tesla falling apart?

Tesla Inc. announced to employees on May 14 that the company was undergoing a thorough reorganization in order to face production problems, senior staff departures and crashes involving its electric cars.

Sourcing Renewables - May 14, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Cars plants to become CO2-neutral

Mercedes-Benz announced on May 14 that all its German plants will be supplied with CO2-neutral energy.

Solar - May 14, 2018

Republicans request solar panel tariff exemption

Eight Republican senators joined together to send a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative and other federal agencies calling for utility-scale solar panels to be exempt from tariffs.

Sourcing Renewables - May 12, 2018

Weekend reads: Electrify America boosts EVs; Big oil eyes RE & more

Kick back and relax with these must-read energy stories from around the web:

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2018

Tesco achieves carbon emissions cut

Tesco announced a decline in net carbon emissions by 13% in the past year and 26% over two years. In its Annual Report, the retail company said it achieved the reduction by increasing procurement of renewable power, now at 100% in the UK and 55% globally

May 11, 2018

Five Fortune 100 companies ask FERC to focus on electric transmission

Cargill, General Mills, Nestle, P&G, and Unilever joined forces to ask the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to intensify its focus on expanding the nation’s electric transmission system as a key part of its push for grid resiliency.

GHG Emissions - May 10, 2018

Stanley Black & Decker targets approved

Stanley Black & Decker announced that its long-term environmental sustainability goals have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company committed to reducing Absolute Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions 100% by 2030

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