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GHG Emissions - June 5, 2017

Exxon shareholders call for climate risk disclosure

Shareholders of Exxon Mobil on May 31 approved a proposal calling for the global oil and gas company to assess and disclose risk related to climate change.

Microgrids - June 5, 2017

Report finds rapid growth in C&I microgrid adoption

Recent applications include Apple Inc.'s new campus in California, which was designed as a microgrid in order to ensure operations can continue in the event of a utility grid outage, and a project being deployed in a Denver transit-focused development area.

June 3, 2017

Weekend reads: Paris accord fact check; auto industry death spiral; Ohio's deregulation bill & more

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

Power Prices - June 2, 2017

Duke Energy Progress proposes 14.9% rate hike

If approved by the commission, commercial and industrial customers would see an average increase of 13.5%.

GHG Emissions - June 2, 2017

CEOs join governors, mayors to meet Paris targets

Without the backing of the federal government, a powerhouse coalition of U.S. governors, mayors, university presidents and more than 100 businesses have begun work on a plan to meet the country's greenhouse gas reduction commitment under the Paris climate agreement.

Regulation - June 1, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Trump says US will exit Paris climate agreement

President Donald Trump on June 1 officially announced his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement but begin negotiations to re-enter on terms that are "more fair to the United States" and its workers.

Regulation - June 1, 2017

Corporate heavyweights back Nevada clean energy bill

Five of Nevada's largest employers — Dignity Health, eBay, Levi Strauss & Co., Switch and Unilever — have thrown their weight behind legislation that would increase the state's renewable energy standard.

Wind - May 31, 2017

Ziploc manufacturing site running on 100% wind

With the addition of a third site, located in Bay City, Mich., running entirely on wind energy, one-third of SC Johnson's global energy usage now comes from renewable energy sources.

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.

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