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Energy Efficiency - January 26, 2018

PwC pledges 100% RE

PwC, formerly Pricewaterhouse Coopers, announced that it will commit to procuring 100% renewable energy and reducing its total carbon footprint by 40%.

Utilities - January 26, 2018

Capital Dynamics to fund school district exit from NV Energy

Nevada’s Clark County School District is considering leaving NV Energy’s service territory with an eye towards lowering electric costs and delivering solar-powered energy through an agreement with three companies.

Sourcing Renewables - January 25, 2018 - By Timothy Juliani

Renewable Energy, Additionality, and Impact: An FAQ on the U.S. Voluntary Renewable Energy Markets

The voluntary market for clean energy is exploding. This white paper, presented by Edison Energy, provides guidance to organizations navigating the sustainability aspects of renewables transactions.

January 25, 2018

Wynn Las Vegas Resort signs PPA with Enel

Wynn Las Vegas has signed a PPA with Enel Green Power North America for energy produced from the new 27 MWh Wynn Solar Facility, currently under construction in Stillwater, Nevada. The $40-million, 160-acre facility is expected to open

January 24, 2018

Budweiser brews 100% renewable energy

Budweiser announced that all their U.S. brewing is now powered by renewable energy, an achievement the company will mark by adding a “100 percent renewable electricity” symbol on its U.S. bottles and cans.

January 22, 2018

Big tech drives clean energy record

Companies including technology leaders Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc., signed long-term agreements for a record-breaking 5.4 gigawatts of clean power in 2017, a 26% increase over 4.3 gigawatts in 2016.

January 18, 2018

PG&E launches program to accelerate EV adoption in California

Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced the launch of a new EV Charge Network program to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. PG&E expects to install new EV chargers in partnership with business customers

January 16, 2018

General Motors calls for greater access to wind and solar power

To meet the growing demand for clean energy at its factories, General Motors is calling for greater access to wind and solar power through expanded transmission lines.

Wind - January 15, 2018

IRENA: Renewable technologies competitive by 2020

The cost of offshore wind power has declined by around 25% since 2010, making it comparable to other energy sources, according to a new cost analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

January 13, 2018