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Whirlpool Corp. has announced plans for three new wind turbines to power its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ohio, furthering its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and expanding its "Wind for Industry" initiative announced in 2016.

In response to increasing demand from corporate customers, Westar Energy and Kansas Gas and Electric recently filed a proposal with Kansas regulators for a new renewable energy offering aimed at commercial and industrial customers.

A rooftop solar array installed by owner of a business development center in South Kingston, R.I., is helping to reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses associated with the facility, which is home to artisanal mushroom growers, a beer company and more.

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Marking a next step toward its corporate sustainability goals, Owens Corning on Nov. 8 announced three types of commercial and residential insulation, independently certified as made with renewable energy.

Global health, nutrition and materials company DSM announced Nov. 13 that it will be operating on 40% renewable electricity in the U.S. following an agreement to purchase power from an Oklahoma wind farm.

BMW announced Nov. 14 that it will source only electricity from renewable sources worldwide by 2020.

This report published by General Motors Co. summarizes the auto giant's blueprint for accelerating and scaling a renewable energy plan; it is intended to help companies of all sizes and industries create efficiencies, gain internal support and drive progress.

More than 140 corporate energy buyers and sellers gathered at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., from Nov. 8 through 10 for the 2017 Smart Energy Decisions Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum, where they discussed corporate procurement trends and strategies for setting and achieving renewable energy goals.