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GHG Emissions - May 31, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

As Trump reportedly prepares to ditch Paris accord, corporate giants make furious final plea

CEOs from some of the largest corporations including Apple Inc., Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical Co. and Tesla Inc. have revved up their vocal opposition to the U.S.'s departure from the Paris climate agreement.

Energy Efficiency - May 30, 2017

Arizona utility halts energy efficiency rebate program

Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power Co. has halted an energy efficiency rebate program for commercial energy users after running out of funding for the incentives, the Arizona Daily Star reported May 29.

Power Prices - May 30, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Three Mile Island to shutter in 2019, Exelon says

The owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant — home of the 1979 nuclear accident considered to be the worst in U.S. history — on May 30 announced plans to close the Pennsylvania power plant in 2019 following years of profit losses.

GHG Emissions - May 27, 2017

Weekend reads: Emissions-free fossil power; miners courted for wind jobs; new clean energy bills & more

Kick back on this holiday weekend with five must-read energy stories from around the web.

Energy Efficiency - May 26, 2017

EV charging helps property earn LEED Platinum

The Watt Companies on May 24 announced that its Watt Plaza property in California has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the second time.

Solar - May 26, 2017

Navy celebrates completion of 17 MW solar project

The U.S. Department of the Navy and Indiana Gov. Suzanne Crouch recently celebrated the opening of a new, 17-MW solar power plant in southwestern Indiana at the Naval Support Activity Crane that will increase the resiliency of its operations.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017

LED retrofit scales efficiency at Vancouver airport

In addition to reducing electricity use, a new LED lighting system has expanded the lighting coverage and increased safety for pilots, air traffic controllers and ground crews at Vancouver International Airport.

Energy Efficiency - May 25, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

JPMorgan: Building efficiency will cut emissions 20%

A leader in energy efficiency among the commercial sector, JPMorgan Chase & Co. took a number of ambitious steps in 2016 that helped move the needle on its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020.

Solar - May 24, 2017

Cups manufacturer deploys rooftop solar in Jersey

Keystone Adjustable Cap Co. recently completed the installation of a 271 kW roof-mounted solar energy system at its facility in Pennsauken, N.J.

Regulation - May 24, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Revised Trump budget details big EPA, DOE cuts

The Trump administration on May 23 released a revised version of its fiscal 2018 federal budget proposal that calls for significant cuts to programs that have historically supported environmental protections, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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