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Regulation - May 17, 2017

Report: Trump targets 70% cut to DOE energy efficiency, renewables office in revised budget

A new draft of the Trump administration's federal budget for fiscal year 2018 is calling for a 70% cut to the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, according to a May 17 report from Axios.

Utilities - May 16, 2017

Michigan's largest utility to be coal-free by 2040

"There is no sucker's choice between a healthy environment and a healthy economy, although it often gets framed that way," the CEO of Michigan's largest utility said May 16 in announcing a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.

Energy Efficiency - May 16, 2017

Denver data center upgrades earn utility recognition

H5 Data Centers was recently recognized by its utility for its deployment of $15 million energy efficiency and infrastructure improvement upgrades at its Denver data center campus.

Energy Efficiency - May 15, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

DOE recognizes MGM, Sprint, CBRE for work in EMIS

MGM Resorts International was recognized for its application of fault detection and diagnostics software across its portfolio of nine properties, representing 38 million square feet.

Energy Efficiency - May 15, 2017

AB InBev reports $60M in energy efficiency savings

The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev, just recently committed to 100% renewable energy and made its first wind power purchase agreement, but its efforts in energy efficiency are more than a decade in the making.

Distributed Energy Resources - May 13, 2017

Weekend reads: Tesla prices solar roof; EPA overhauls board; Trump advisors urge Paris compliance & more

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

Regulation - May 12, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Google files for utility service alternatives in Nevada

Among the bold steps Google Inc. is making to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, the company has added its name to a growing list of corporations looking for alternatives to electricity service from Nevada utility NV Energy.

Energy Efficiency - May 12, 2017

ACEEE: Boston ranked top city for energy efficiency

Based on a 25-point jump from the last edition of the scorecard in 2015, Los Angeles was the most-improved city.

Wind - May 11, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Cloud services firm Akamai strikes Texas wind deal

Amid growing demand for decarbonized services from its customers, midmarket cloud delivery network services company Akamai on May 10 announced its investment in an 80-MW Texas wind farm through a virtual power purchase agreement.

GHG Emissions - May 11, 2017

PepsiCo, UPS, Wal-Mart among large fleet operators signing on to new 'Sustainable Fuel Buyers Principles'

Six large corporations have accelerated their commitment to transitioning to low carbon fuel and related technologies in signing on to the new Sustainable Fuel Buyers Principles organized by global nonprofit BSR.

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