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Industrial  -  June 13, 2017

Industrial trade group split over Paris agreement

The Eastman Chemical Co. has discontinued its membership in the Industrial Energy Consumers of America, citing the trade group's opposition to U.S. participation in the Paris climate accord.
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Solar  -  June 12, 2017

Google's 'Project Sunroof' maps existing rooftop solar

Google on June 12 announced another expansion in capabilities of its 'Project Sunroof' tool that allows a user to view already installed solar projects in any given neighborhood.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 12, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Leveraging commodities arm, Goldman Sachs inks 1st wind PPA

Levering the expertise of its internal commodities trading arm, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. signed its first power purchase agreement for wind energy that is matched, roughly, to the size of its North American electricity load.
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June 10, 2017

Weekend reads: The untold Tesla, SolarCity story; AGs prepare for fight with EPA; a solar bankruptcy & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
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Energy Efficiency  -  June 9, 2017

Efficiency, resiliency key features in post-Sandy NYC

Developers have broke ground on a nearly $10 million New York City housing complex that will use energy technologies developed in response to lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy.
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GHG Emissions  -  June 9, 2017

Fortune 500s declare commitment to Paris targets

More than 1,200 governors, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities from across the U.S. or with significant operations in the U.S. on June 5 declared their intent to ensure that the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions.
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Wind  -  June 8, 2017

General Mills signs VPPA for 100 MW of Texas wind

General Mills has signed a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for 100 MW of capacity from a wind project under construction in Texas.
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Solar  -  June 8, 2017

Verizon Center to utilize solar for 25% of its power

Through a new partnership, the Washington, D.C., Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Valor will be among the first professional sports teams powered by offsite renewable energy.
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Regulation  -  June 7, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Nevada lawmakers pass bills to restore net metering, raise renewables standard, launch community solar

Evidence of a shift in clean energy policies in Nevada, the state Legislature this week passed a series of industry-backed bills that will increase the state's use of renewable energy and customer access to it.
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Sourcing Renewables  -  June 7, 2017

1st US Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables

Apple announced that Jabil Circuit Inc., which makes aluminum for the company, has committed to powering all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, according to Axios.
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