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Sourcing Renewables - November 7, 2016

Microsoft outlines data center clean energy goals

Toward its goal of powering its data centers with 50% renewable energy by the end of 2018, Microsoft has said it got 44% of the way there in fiscal 2016.

November 7, 2016

BMW, GM, Nissan team up to push EV deployment

The White House, in partnership with 28 utilities, automakers and other companies, on Nov. 3 announced plans to build 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along highways across the U.S.

GHG Emissions - November 5, 2016

Weekend reads: Trump's energy department; solar war's cash burn; Dakota pipeline protest & more

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

Sourcing Renewables - November 4, 2016

Wal-Mart narrows renewable energy goals for 2025

Ten years after Wal-Mart rolled out three broad environmental sustainability, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy, the company included some specific timetables in a Nov. 4 announcement.

GHG Emissions - November 4, 2016

Big oil firms launch $1B fund to reduce emissions

Ten of the world's largest oil and gas companies on Nov. 4 announced the creation of a joint fund aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas production.

Energy Efficiency - November 4, 2016

Detroit offers businesses $7k for efficiency upgrades

The city of Detroit and the electric utility that serves it, DTE Electric Co., have teamed up to make the business case for installing energy saving equipment even more convincing for local businesses.

Energy Efficiency - November 3, 2016

KKR recognizes portfolio company for efficiency

Part of the global investment firm's efforts to support environmental initiatives at its portfolio companies, KKR on Nov. 2 announced the winner of its first internal "eco awards" program.

Energy Efficiency - November 2, 2016

Massive efficiency retrofit expected to save $1M in energy costs for New England auto parts plant

After undertaking a massive energy efficiency retrofit, a New Hampshire automotive parts plant is expecting savings of more than $1.1 million per year in energy costs.

Sourcing Renewables - November 2, 2016