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Solar - May 26, 2017

Navy celebrates completion of 17 MW solar project

The U.S. Department of the Navy and Indiana Gov. Suzanne Crouch recently celebrated the opening of a new, 17-MW solar power plant in southwestern Indiana at the Naval Support Activity Crane that will increase the resiliency of its operations.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017

LED retrofit scales efficiency at Vancouver airport

In addition to reducing electricity use, a new LED lighting system has expanded the lighting coverage and increased safety for pilots, air traffic controllers and ground crews at Vancouver International Airport.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

JPMorgan: Building efficiency will cut emissions 20%

A leader in energy efficiency among the commercial sector, JPMorgan Chase & Co. took a number of ambitious steps in 2016 that helped move the needle on its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020.

Solar - May 24, 2017

Cups manufacturer deploys rooftop solar in Jersey

Keystone Adjustable Cap Co. recently completed the installation of a 271 kW roof-mounted solar energy system at its facility in Pennsauken, N.J.

Regulation - May 24, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Revised Trump budget details big EPA, DOE cuts

The Trump administration on May 23 released a revised version of its fiscal 2018 federal budget proposal that calls for significant cuts to programs that have historically supported environmental protections, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Solar - May 23, 2017

Tyler Technologies plans solar, storage at Texas HQ

Tyler Technologies is working to become the first company in North Texas to have a commercial solar-plus-storage project.

Distributed Energy Resources - May 23, 2017

Trinity College installing 1.4 MW fuel cell plant

With the installation of a new 1.4 MW fuel cell power plant, Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., is expecting to save 30% on its annual energy costs.

GHG Emissions - May 22, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

PepsiCo adopts science-based GHG reduction goal

PepsiCo has joined a growing list of U.S. corporations that are linking their greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets with climate science.

GHG Emissions - May 22, 2017

L'Oreal signs global environmental management deal

Global cosmetics company L'Oreal recently announced it signed a deal with Paris-based Suez Environnement SA for continuous improvement of environmental performance and optimization of resource management throughout its value chain.

Energy Efficiency - May 20, 2017