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Solar - September 22, 2016

Swiss Re plans 2 MW of solar at US headquarters

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., generally known as Swiss Re, on Sept. 21 announced plans to build and operate its own solar power plant at the company's U.S. headquarters in Armonk, N.Y.

Sourcing Renewables - September 21, 2016

Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard, 6 more join RE100

The RE100 initiative, led by international nonprofit The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, on Sept. 20 announced eight new businesses that have made the pledge to power their operations with 100% renewable energy.

Energy Procurement - September 21, 2016

Minnesota asks electric customers: Solar or biofuel?

Electricity regulators in a small Minnesota city are taking novel approach to clean energy planning, according to the local newspaper.

Sourcing Renewables - September 20, 2016

Report: Johnson & Johnson inks 100 MW wind deal

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to purchase 100 MW of wind power from a project in Texas, Bloomberg News reported Sept. 16.

Distributed Generation - September 20, 2016

L'Oréal USA announces 2 new solar installations

L'Oréal USA on Sept. 20 announced plans to build two large-scale solar projects at the company's manufacturing facilities as part of its global sustainability strategy.

Demand Management - September 19, 2016

BofA aims for 100% renewables, carbon neutrality

Bank of America has announced a new set of environmental goals, including a commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2020 and reducing its energy use by 40%.

Demand Management - September 19, 2016

SED to host Innovation Summit for energy execs

As part of its effort to serve the information needs of large commercial and industrial energy executives, Smart Energy Decisions on Sept. 19 announced the launch of its inaugural event: the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit.

Distributed Energy Resources - September 17, 2016

Weekend reads: Bitcoin tech and utilities; how MGM left NV Energy; tapping batteries & more

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

September 16, 2016

Facebook unveils site for efficient new data center

After months of negotiations and politics in New Mexico and Utah over which state is better suited for Facebook to build its newest data center, which it plans to run entirely on renewable energy, the social media giant has made its selection.

Distributed Generation - September 16, 2016