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Energy Efficiency - February 3, 2017

REI facility achieves LEED Platinum, net zero energy

Specialty outdoor retailer REI recently announced that its newest distribution center has achieved LEED Platinum certification and is a net zero energy building.

Wind - February 2, 2017

Wind deal helps Intuit power HQ with renewables

Business and financial software company Intuit Inc. is moving to 100% renewable energy for its global headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., with the help of a new supply transaction.

GHG Emissions - February 2, 2017

GM, Honda join forces on fuel cell manufacturing

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. recently established the auto industry's first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company.

Energy Storage - February 1, 2017

Tesla hits start on 80 MWh energy storage facility

Tesla Motors Inc., alongside Edison International utility subsidiary Southern California Edison, has brought online what is being called the world's largest battery storage plant.

GHG Emissions - February 1, 2017

Power sector emissions drop below transportation's

The power sector has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions such that they are now regularly below those from the transportation sector, according to new information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Sourcing Renewables - January 31, 2017

Home Depot makes 1st major wind investment

The Home Depot on Jan. 31 announced its first major investment in a wind-powered energy project; the company will purchase 50 MW of capacity from a Texas facility.

Commercial - January 31, 2017

IKEA to buy Canadian wind farm for $120M

IKEA Canada, through two separate purchases, is acquiring a Canadian wind farm for approximately $119.6 million.

Sourcing Renewables - January 30, 2017

PepsiCo, 2 others join renewable buyers group

Three new companies have signed onto the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles, a framework intended to help businesses advance their purchasing of clean energy from the grid.

Regulation - January 30, 2017