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Energy Efficiency - November 16, 2017

JPMorgan announces LED retrofits, $900k sustainable infrastructure investment in Detroit

Building on the previously announced rollout of LED lighting across thousands of JPMorgan Chase & Co. branches — and the installation of new energy management and digital technologies at approximately 4,500 locations — the banking giant has set its eyes on sustainable infrastructure ambitions in Detroit.

Wind - November 15, 2017

DSM North America invests in Oklahoma wind farm

Global health, nutrition and materials company DSM announced Nov. 13 that it will be operating on 40% renewable electricity in the U.S. following an agreement to purchase power from an Oklahoma wind farm.

Sourcing Renewables - November 15, 2017

BMW at 63% renewable energy on path to 100%

BMW announced Nov. 14 that it will source only electricity from renewable sources worldwide by 2020.

Solar - November 14, 2017

IBM, NextEra win bid for 6 MW Colorado solar project

IBM Corp. and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. are partnering up to build a 6 MW solar array at the global technology company's resiliency services facility in Boulder, Colo., after winning a request for proposals from Xcel Energy Inc.'s Colorado

GHG Emissions - November 14, 2017

Microsoft to slash CO2 emissions 75% by 2030

One of the first companies to create an internal price on carbon, Microsoft Corp. on Nov. 14 announced a new commitment to reduce its operational carbon emissions 75% by 2030 against a 2013 baseline.

Solar - November 13, 2017

Blackstone plans massive rooftop solar project in NYC

Blackstone and Ivanhoé Cambridge announced Nov. 8 plans for a private multi-family residential rooftop solar project in New York City, the largest of its kind in the United States.

Energy Efficiency - November 13, 2017

Chobani plans 'future of manufacturing' at Idaho plant

Chobani LLC, the second-largest yogurt manufacturer in the U.S., has announced grand plans for an expansion of its existing plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, that will build on its environmental commitment and utilize state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.

Sourcing Renewables - November 12, 2017 - By Megan Corsano

RESF wrap-up: Corporate renewable energy buyers chart path toward a cleaner, more sustainable future

More than 140 corporate energy buyers and sellers gathered at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., from Nov. 8 through 10 for the 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, where they discussed corporate procurement trends and strategies for setting and achieving renewable energy goals.

November 11, 2017

Weekend reads: Wind, EV tax credit status; Tesla's Nantucket grid storage; Bonn climate outlook & more

It's the weekend! Kick-back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Finance - November 10, 2017 - By Megan Corsano

RESF day two: How GM aligned its energy, finance teams toward 100% renewables & more from Florida

Kicking off day two of the Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, GM's Rob Threlkeld shared tips for energy teams to work alongside their finance departments to achieve big renewable energy goals: "You need to get a good solid mix of short-term goals and what you've got to do to for the long-term vision.

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