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Sourcing Renewables - September 23, 2016

Apple will sell solar power to public Arizona utility

Solidifying its new position as a power supplier, Apple has inked a deal with a public utility in Arizona to sell power from its new, 50-MW solar facility in Arizona.

Energy Efficiency - September 23, 2016

1st Colorado C-PACE project receives financing

Financing has been obtained for Colorado's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, project; the associated energy upgrades to a commercial and industrial property include a 100 kW rooftop solar array and LED lighting.

Solar - September 22, 2016

Swiss Re plans 2 MW of solar at US headquarters

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., generally known as Swiss Re, on Sept. 21 announced plans to build and operate its own solar power plant at the company's U.S. headquarters in Armonk, N.Y.

GHG Emissions - September 22, 2016

Washington Gas slashes GHG, methane emissions

The regulated natural gas utility subsidiary of WGL Holdings said it has surpassed its 2020 greenhouse gas and methane emissions reduction goals.

Sourcing Renewables - September 21, 2016

Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, 6 more join RE100

The RE100 initiative, led by international nonprofit The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, on Sept. 20 announced eight new businesses that have made the pledge to power their operations with 100% renewable energy.

Energy Procurement - September 21, 2016

Minnesota asks electric customers: Solar or biofuel?

Electricity regulators in a small Minnesota city are taking novel approach to clean energy planning, according to the local newspaper.

Sourcing Renewables - September 20, 2016

Report: Johnson & Johnson inks 100 MW wind deal

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to purchase 100 MW of wind power from a project in Texas, Bloomberg News reported Sept. 16.

Distributed Generation - September 20, 2016

L'Oréal USA announces 2 new solar installations

L'Oréal USA on Sept. 20 announced plans to build two large-scale solar projects at the company's manufacturing facilities as part of its global sustainability strategy.

Demand Management - September 19, 2016

BofA aims for 100% renewables, carbon neutrality

Bank of America has announced a new set of environmental goals, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2020 and reducing its energy use by 40%.

GHG Emissions - September 19, 2016