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Energy Efficiency - February 15, 2017

Pittsburgh tower achieves Energy Star certification

An iconic downtown Pittsburgh high-rise, the 64-story U.S. Steel Tower, was recently awarded certification from the U.S. EPA's Energy Star program after a series of energy efficiency retrofits.

Regulation - February 15, 2017

EIA: Coal will again be country's largest source of electric generation without Clean Power Plan

If the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan is not implemented, coal will again become the leading source of electricity generation by 2019, and retain that position through 2032, according to projects from the Energy Information Administration.

Solar - February 14, 2017

C&I customers drive $800M utility solar investment

Virginia-based utility giant Dominion on Feb. 14 said it is investing more than $800 million in solar power in Virginia, primarily supported by its largest energy customers.

Demand Management - February 14, 2017

ACEEE: Utility demand response programs, paired with energy efficiency, show huge savings potential

A recent analysis of energy savings from utility-sector energy efficiency programs found that in 2015, they saved about 200 billion kWh, or more than 5% of U.S. retail electric sales that year.

Distributed Generation - February 13, 2017

California pizza franchise eyes rooftop solar

Following the successful installation of a commercial photovoltaic solar installation at the company's Sacramento headquarters, a popular pizza restaurant franchise is now looking to expand the technology to each of its 64 locations.

Energy Efficiency - February 13, 2017

REIT nabs 100% Gold, Platinum LEED certification

New York City-based real estate investment trust Paramount Group Inc.'s has announced that its entire portfolio of office buildings has achieved either Gold or Platinum LEED certification.

Regulation - February 11, 2017

Weekend reads: Trump's coal promise; California's costly oversupply; a conservative carbon tax & more

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

Distributed Generation - February 10, 2017

UPS plans $18M distributed solar rollout

UPS recently announced plans to ramp up its investment in solar energy, to the tune of $18 million, as it becomes an owner/operator of solar assets.

Demand Management - February 10, 2017

Corporate execs back smart manufacturing institute

A newly launched public-private partnership, with participation from corporations such as Corning Inc. and General Mills Inc., is hoping to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing.