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Sourcing Renewables - April 29, 2016

Kohl's breaks up tech giant club in new EPA rankings of largest green power users

Tech companies made up five of the top six slots on the U.S. EPA's most recent rankings of the largest green power users within its green power partnership program.

Solar - April 28, 2016

EDF Renewable Energy, looking to expand offerings to corporate buyers, strikes deal for groSolar

As corporate demand for cost-effective renewable energy continues to rise, EDF Renewable Energy announced plans to acquire groSolar.

Utilities - April 28, 2016

Duke Energy, Southern look to renewables growth; Duke targets 8 GW by 2020

Duke Energy, one of the largest utility holding companies in the U.S., has pronounced a new growth strategy: Renewable energy.

Energy Efficiency - April 27, 2016

Commercial, industrial sectors used less energy in 2015, national lab finds

Commercial and industrial uses of energy declined in 2015 compared to the prior year when excluding petroleum use, according to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Solar - April 27, 2016

Macy's expects to have 99 solar systems installed by year-end

Macy's expects to add 21 solar systems to its facilities in 2016, which will bring its grand total installations to 99.

Solar - April 25, 2016

San Francisco passes law to require solar panels on new buildings

San Francisco recently became the first major U.S. city to require solar panels on new residential and commercial buildings.

Solar - April 21, 2016

SunEdison files for Chapter 11, says $300M loan will allow it to maintain operations

As had been widely predicted on Wall Street, SunEdison Inc. on April 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Energy Efficiency - April 20, 2016

Senate passes broad energy reform legislation that includes efficiency provisions

The U.S. Senate on April 20 passed a broad energy bill that is expected to accelerate energy efficiency initiatives and promote the penetration of renewable energy.

GHG Emissions - April 18, 2016

Apple has slashed carbon emissions by 60% since 2011 via efficiency, renewable sourcing

In its 2015 corporate sustainability report, Apple said it began energy audits in its supply chain and has identified more than $32 million in annual savings opportunities.