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Data center, colocation and interconnection solutions company Digital Realty announced two new long-term agreements to source approximately 324,000 additional MWh of renewable energy annually for its Chicago and Ashburn, Va., data center properties and mark an expansion of its sustainability initiatives and customer offerings.

Joining an increasing number of U.S. cities looking to increase their use of renewable energy, Cincinnati on Dec. 4 announced it has signed an electricity contract to purchase 100% green energy for almost all city facilities beginning January 2018.

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The New York Power Authority, known as NYPA, recently completed the installation of the largest public solar photovoltaic project in Manhattan.

As automakers around the globe accelerate their transition to lower-carbon fuel and power sources, Toyota Motor North America Inc. announced plans to build the world's first megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station.

Google has signed three new power purchase agreements for wind from South Dakota and Iowa totaling nearly 400 MW.

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.

Joining a fast-expanding group of electric utilities that are ramping up their clean energy options for commercial and industrial customers, Ameren Missouri on Nov. 28 filed with state regulators its plans to create a green tariff.

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.