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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

IKEA installs 5th biogas fuel cell in California

IKEA is on track to generate 1.5 MW in total of energy via fuel cells, supplementing onsite solar arrays atop five California stores.

Energy Efficiency - March 15, 2017

Google gains approval for new energy efficient HQ

Google has received unanimous approval for a new energy efficient headquarters from the Mountain View, Calif., City Council.

Industrial - March 15, 2017

EnerNOC exploring alternatives, potential sale

Boston-based demand response provider EnerNOC said in its 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report that it may be forced to offload certain business operations or sell the company.

Commercial - March 14, 2017

Macerich property meets new green-building standard

Shopping-center developer Macerich said one of its properties, The Oaks in Thousand Oaks, Calif., became the first U.S. building to meet BRE America’s new green-building standard as a BREEAM In-Use certified building.

Industrial - March 14, 2017

Ford touts energy efficiency efforts in manufacturing

Ford Motor Co. highlighted its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, pointing to its Partnership for A Cleaner Environment program, through which it shares sustainability initiatives with its suppliers worldwide.

GHG Emissions - March 13, 2017

Ceres-led group of businesses appeals to EPA, supports auto-industry standards

A Ceres-led coalition of businesses sent a letter to U.S. EPA chief Scott Pruitt urging the federal regulator to retain auto industry fuel-efficiency and emissions standards.

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