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Solar - August 22, 2017

Solar to offset 80% of winery's electric needs

San Antonio Winery, the founding winery of Riboli Family Wine Estates, recently completed a solar project at a new production facility and hospitality center in Paso Robles, Calif.

Power Prices - August 21, 2017

Private equity to acquire Calpine for $5.6B

Less than a year after Calpine Corp. announced its acquisition of Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC, a large independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers, Calpine itself is being taken over amid sustained challenges to the broader merchant power sector.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 21, 2017

Maryland announces $5.5M CHP grant program

In outlining the program, which will be administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, Gov. Larry Hogan highlighted the new CHP system installed at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, which was funded in part by a $494,320 grant from the state.

August 19, 2017

Weekend reads: Rainbow-colored solar panels; Mexico looks to cap-and-trade; 'PACE' loan defaults & more

Kick back with these must-read energy news stories from around the web.

Sourcing Renewables - August 18, 2017

Renewable energy access lures Facebook to Ohio

Facebook Inc. announced Aug. 15 that it will spend $750 million on a new data center in Ohio, a location chosen in part for its accessibility to low-cost renewable energy.

Energy Efficiency - August 18, 2017

Cooper Tire & Rubber cuts energy use 18%

Findlay, Ohio-headquartered Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said Aug. 11 that it has reduced energy usage intensity by 18% since 2009.

Sourcing Renewables - August 17, 2017

In 1st VPPA, Cummins invests in Indiana wind

Global power equipment company Cummins Inc. has made its first wind energy investment in signing a virtual power purchase agreement to offset the amount of electricity used at its Indiana facilities.

Solar - August 17, 2017

Home Depot to install 'mini solar farms' at 50 stores

Continuing work to expand its renewable energy portfolio, The Home Depot announced plans to install rooftop solar at 50 stores, with California and New York locations utilizing energy storage.

Distributed Energy Resources - August 16, 2017

Equinix signs on for massive fuel cell deployment

Global interconnection and data center company Equinix announced Aug. 16 the signing of a power purchase agreement for the deployment of behind the meter fuel cells at 12 sites across the U.S.

Solar - August 16, 2017

Solar industry squares off on high stakes trade case

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Aug. 15 heard hours of testimony from stakeholders to a high-profile case with major implications for the country's solar industry.

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