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Energy Efficiency - February 5, 2018

100 most sustainable companies named

Cisco Sytems topped the list of 100 most sustainable companies, released by Barron’s on Feb 3. Salesforce.com ranked second, followed by Best Buy, Intuit and HP rounding out the top five. Texas Instruments, Microsoft, Oshkosh, Clorox, and Xylem

February 5, 2018

Grupo Bimbo goes solar

Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. on Feb. 1 announced “Bimbo Solar,” an energy self-sufficiency initiative, which includes the consolidation of 33 systems that combined generate 3.7 megawatts of power.

Energy Efficiency - February 3, 2018

Weekend reads: Who will win the (energy) super bowl; Jump-starting the dark grid & more

Every Saturday, we'll bring you five of the most interesting — or quirky; it is the weekend after all — energy stories from around the web that you may have missed this week. This weekend's reads:

Industrial - February 2, 2018

Tesla plans first truck charging stations

Tesla is partnering with Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo, and United Parcel Service Inc. to build on-site charging terminals at their facilities. These companies are among nine major corporations that have placed pre-orders for Tesla’s truck

Solar - February 2, 2018

Shipping company tests solar for cargo ships

The world’s first integrated rigid sail and solar power system for ships is being tested by a new partnership between Eco Marine Power and Japanese shipowner Hisafuku Kisen K.K. of Onomichi. The solution, called Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency - February 1, 2018

Vans HQ achieves LEED Platinum rating

Vans corporate headquarters has received LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s, the highest standard for sustainable buildings in the world.

February 1, 2018

White House to ask for 72% cut in RE budget

The Trump administration is expected to cut 72% of the Energy Department’s renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in their budget request to Congress for fiscal 2019.

Energy Efficiency - January 31, 2018

Innovation Award winners announced

The judges have made their decisions, and Smart Energy Decisions is pleased to announce the winners in the first Innovation Awards competition. The winners will be recognized at a reception and special dinner on Feb. 27

Wind - January 31, 2018

New wind farms drive investment in 2017 and beyond

The U.S. wind power industry ended 2017 with $11 billion in new private investment and 7,017 MW of new wind capacity, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Fourth Quarter 2017 Market Report, released on Jan. 30 by the American Wind Energy Association

January 31, 2018

Utility Roundup: Duke Energy, PPL Corp. announce moves

Duke Energy announced that it has renewed a long-term PPA with Craven County Wood Energy, while PPL Corporation announced a goal to cut the company's carbon dioxide emissions 70% from 2010 levels by 2050.

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