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Energy Efficiency - June 15, 2017

Energy conservation yields $73M in savings at GM

General Motors has been aggressive in its efforts to reduce the energy intensity of its operations in recent years, including the complete elimination of onsite coal generation at its facilities.

Energy Efficiency - June 15, 2017

11 states sue over energy efficiency standards delay

Eleven states, the city of New York and a handful of environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over five delayed energy efficiency standards.

Power Prices - June 14, 2017

NRG unit GenOn files for bankruptcy protection

Power producer GenOn Energy, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.

Finance - June 14, 2017

Apple issues 2nd green bond, urges climate leadership

Doubling down on its corporate commitment to sustainability, Apple Inc. on June 13 issued a $1 billion green bond that builds on its $1.5 billion issuance in February 2016.

Solar - June 13, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Solar companies prepare to flock back into Nevada

Following the passage of a series of clean energy industry-friendly bills by the Nevada Legislature, at least three solar companies have announced plans to restart operations in the state if and when Gov. Brian Sandoval signs them into law.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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