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Regulation - July 1, 2017

Weekend reads: A federal energy bill; Southern kills 'clean coal' plant; world's largest wind farm & more

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

Energy Efficiency - June 30, 2017

DOE: At potential, controls could slash energy use 30%

The critical impact that building controls can have on energy use when used to their full potential is the subject of a new report from the U.S. DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Energy Efficiency - June 30, 2017

Dell aims for 80% energy intensity reduction by 2020

Dell Inc. continues to make progress on its clean energy and energy intensity reduction goals, stating in its fiscal year 2017 sustainability report that it sourced 24% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and has reduced intensity by 54%.

Energy Efficiency - June 29, 2017

Nashville hotel recognized by DOE for energy efficiency

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel was recognized by the U.S. DOE on June 27 for energy efficiency upgrades that helped to lower its energy consumption by 22% in the past two years.

GHG Emissions - June 29, 2017

UPS sets greenhouse gas reduction targets

UPS, one of the world's largest fleet operators, has revised its sustainability commitments to include a specific greenhouse gas emissions target alongside efforts to increase its use of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources.

Demand Management - June 28, 2017

JPMorgan plans energy management software rollout

JPMorgan Chase will deploy new energy management systems that will utilize sensors, software and lighting controls across approximately 4,500 of its branches that are expected to help reduce gas and electric consumption by 15%.

GHG Emissions - June 28, 2017

GSK ramps efforts toward carbon neutral supply chain

Global healthcare and pharmaceutical company GSK has joined a host of other large corporations making moves to encourage and promote sustainability and energy efficiency among their suppliers.

Energy Efficiency - June 27, 2017

A&B to upgrade efficiency at commercial buildings

One of Hawaii's largest private landowners, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., is undertaking a series of energy efficiency performance upgrades to three of its Oahu commercial properties with the intent to expand the program across its portfolio.

Regulation - June 27, 2017

Business group pushes Virginia politicians on energy

A national association of businesses that includes Apple, Amazon and GE announced June 23 that it sent a memo to the two candidates in Virginia's gubernatorial race outlining actions that the future governor could take to advance the commonwealth’s energy programs.

Solar - June 26, 2017

California university installs 2nd solar project

In attempts to align with their sustainability goals, the University of California, Merced, is installing a 5-MW solar power system, which will be the university's second system on campus.

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