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GHG Emissions - November 28, 2016

Microsoft report details carbon program expansion

Since implementing an internal carbon price in 2012, Microsoft says it has invested in more 14 million MWh of clean power.

Distributed Energy Resources - November 28, 2016

Making the case for corporate energy 'prosumers'

With Apple moving into the business of selling electricity earlier this year, the Harvard Business Review took on the trend in a Nov. 25 piece suggesting other businesses may want to follow suit.

Energy Storage - November 23, 2016

Wal-Mart partners up for ice energy storage demo

In an effort to reduce operating costs related to refrigeration and improve resilience across its portfolio of stores, Wal-Mart is conducting a field demonstration of an ice-based energy storage system in San Diego.

Regulation - November 23, 2016

Outgoing EPA head: Clean energy future is inevitable

Speaking at a National Press Club event Nov. 21, outgoing U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy urged the U.S. to plow ahead with efforts to combat climate change, regardless of the direction the new presidential administration takes.

Energy Efficiency - November 22, 2016

Amid lighting upheaval, Navigant sees market growth

As lighting and lighting control systems continue to advance, a new report suggests more and more companies will turn to the lighting as a service market.

GHG Emissions - November 22, 2016

Barcardi details efficiency, clean energy efforts

The owner of Grey Goose brand vodka says it implemented hundreds of energy efficiency initiatives across its operations as it worked to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Finance - November 21, 2016

Bank of America issues its largest green bond

Bank of America has issued its third and largest green bond, for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount, which it says helps continue its commitment to advancing renewable energy generation.

GHG Emissions - November 21, 2016

Alaska Airlines makes 1st forest-fueled flight

Washington state-based Alaska Airlines says it made history Nov. 14 in flying the first commercial flight using the world's first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals.

Regulation - November 19, 2016

Weekend reads: Tesla, SolarCity approved; FERC on energy storage; COP22 kicks out climate denier & more

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

Solar - November 18, 2016

Amazon announces 180 MW of new Virginia solar

Amazon Web Services has announced investment in five new Virginia solar farms that are expected to generate a total of 180 MW of renewable energy capacity for the grid.

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