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Finance - March 22, 2017

Microsoft wind deal recognized for financial innovation

The innovative financial structure utilized in Microsoft's recent purchase of wind energy from the 178-MW Bloom Wind project in Kansas was designed to help project owners manage the revenue risk associated with developing large-scale wind projects.

Industrial - March 21, 2017

Meat producer inks energy management deal

Dallas-based Standard Meat Company has entered into a new agreement for an energy management solution that includes onsite generation and renewable energy credits.

Sourcing Renewables - March 21, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover signs 100% renewable energy deal

Jaguar Land Rover announced earlier this month that it sealed an agreement to buy all its U.K. electricity from renewable sources up through March 2020.

GHG Emissions - March 20, 2017

DHL Group targets zero logistics-related emissions

Global mail and logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group has set an aggressive sustainability target, aiming to reduce all of its logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050.

Finance - March 20, 2017

BlackRock sharpens focus on portfolio climate risk

In outlining its engagement priorities for the coming year, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, named climate risk disclosure among its top five priorities.

March 18, 2017

Weekend reads: Brooklyn's blockchain microgrid; Obama's climate money; solar developer woes & more

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

Energy Efficiency - March 17, 2017

Chicago benchmarking analysis reveals challenges

While the latest data from Chicago on the city's energy benchmarking program showed significant overall savings, a recent analysis by Midwest Energy News also uncovered some challenge areas.

Industrial - March 17, 2017

Air Force base to upgrade efficiency, add renewables

The U.S. Air Force base in Los Angeles, Calif., has entered into a 23-year contract for a modernization project that includes energy efficiency and renewable energy projects expected to reduce its energy use by 17%.

Energy Efficiency - March 16, 2017

Trump budget cuts Energy Star, 3,200 jobs from EPA

Following a series of leaked excerpts from President Donald Trump's 2018 federal budget proposal, the White House on March 16 released the document, which made official the president's call for significant cuts to the DOE and EPA.

Distributed Energy Resources - March 16, 2017