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Energy Efficiency - February 4, 2016
Zahroof Valves named finalist for energy, sustainability in annual Edison Awards
Industrial valve manufacturer Zahroof is a finalist in the Edison Awards, which evaluate technologies based on criteria of "Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact."
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Sourcing Renewables - February 4, 2016
Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy ink 17-year renewable energy deal
Lockheed recently signed a 17-year power purchase agreement for solar-generated electricity produced by Duke Energy Renewables.
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Solar - February 4, 2016
EIA provides monthly, state-level, small-scale solar estimates
A new information resource is available to energy managers interested in monitoring where facilities are using onsite solar power.
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Sourcing Renewables - February 2, 2016
Google signs 225 MW wind PPA with Invenergy
Google signed a 225-MW power purchase agreement with renewable energy producer Invenergy Jan. 27 to help power Google's data centers.
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Distributed Generation - February 2, 2016
Microsoft pilots underwater data centers
Microsoft is experimenting with siting data centers offshore under water in the ocean.
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Microgrids - February 2, 2016
Hoboken microgrid supports renewable energy, efficiency, greenhouse gas reporting
City leadership embarked on an ambitious goal to develop a microgrid that could provide resiliency in the face of a grid outage and utilize renewable energy sources.
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Solar - January 29, 2016
California preserves retail net metering rate, increases fees
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3 to 2 on Jan. 28 in favor of maintaining the retail net energy metering rate.
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Demand Management - January 29, 2016
Advanced sensor market for commercial buildings to surpass $1B in 2016, study finds
The market for advanced building sensors that are key to increasing energy efficiency is rapidly expanding and expected to reach the $1 billion threshold this year.
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Energy Efficiency - January 26, 2016
Why C&I businesses need to think about saving water
As water scarcity becomes an increasing concern for many U.S., states, cities and municipalities, corporations should take notice because water scarcity often means higher water bills.
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Regulation - January 26, 2016
NV Energy announces net metering grandfathering proposal
This new proposal would allow existing solar system owners to be treated under the old rules for up to 20 years.
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