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Energy Storage - August 23, 2016

IKEA expands rooftop solar, fuel cell portfolios

IKEA is expanding its use of fuel cell systems to the East Coast, announcing on Aug. 23 plans for a biomass-powered system at its store in New Haven, Conn.

Industrial - August 23, 2016

DOE commits $137M to help manufacturers meet new fuel efficiency standards for big trucks

The U.S. Department of Energy is investing $137 million to help automotive manufacturers develop new technologies to meet the federal government's newest fuel standards for medium to heavy duty vehicles.

Industrial - August 22, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

Views from the top: How GM is transforming manufacturing with renewables, energy storage

With series of recent announcements, General Motors is proving that renewable energy can power American manufacturing. In this exclusive interview, GM's executive director of global environmental compliance and sustainability discusses the automaker's energy strategy and its vision for the future.

Sourcing Renewables - August 22, 2016

Toyota leads new clean energy revenue rankings

In an inaugural "Carbon Clean 200" list, two corporate sustainability advocacy organizations have ranked global public companies according to total revenue generated from clean energy.

Energy Procurement - August 20, 2016

Weekend reads: SolarCity layoffs; Appalachia beyond coal; the cost of cold air & more

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

Commercial - August 19, 2016

Kilroy Realty nabs 2 new LEED certifications

Real estate investment trust Kilroy Realty continues to push forward on sustainability.

Industrial - August 19, 2016

New technology could slash industrial energy use

Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new technology that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with manufacturing plastics.

Sourcing Renewables - August 18, 2016

New Mexico OKs solar deal for Facebook data center

Regulators in New Mexico on Aug. 17 approved a string of special renewable energy deals for a proposed Facebook data center in a move intended to sway the company to do business in the state.

Finance - August 18, 2016

PACE helps Harley-Davidson dealer go solar

Utilizing Connecticut Green Bank's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, financing program, a popular Harley-Davidson dealership will soon be offsetting 100% of its electrical energy needs with solar.

Sourcing Renewables - August 17, 2016

Apple marks 1st big step in greening supply chain

One of Apple Inc.'s major suppliers has agreed to power all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, the California tech company announced Aug. 17.

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