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January 13, 2018

Weekend reads: Bitcoin Power, Trends to Watch & Home Biogas

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

Utilities - January 12, 2018

OPPD achieves 30% renewable energy sales goal

Renewable energy represented 30% of Omaha Public Power District’s retail sales in 2017

January 11, 2018

Amazon data centers granted discount in Ohio

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved an economic development arrangement between Amazon subsidiary Vadata Inc. and AEP Ohio, including a 10-year discount for its data centers operating in AEP Ohio’s territory.

Solar - January 10, 2018

Airports continue the switch to renewable energy

With energy-hungry airports constantly in need of power sources, Mother Nature Network reports that more airports are switching, at least partially, to solar or wind power.

Sourcing Renewables - January 9, 2018

Report outlines Facebook's clean energy strategy

"Facebook is Greening the Grid," a recent article in American Builder Today, tracks the progress of the 2-billion user’s new data center in Omaha, Neb., as they work with Omaha Public Power District to source energy from wind farms

Energy Efficiency - January 5, 2018

Innovation Summit agenda, sponsors announced

Following the announcement of keynote speakers for the 2nd annual Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Summit, SED on Jan. 5 released the full agenda, list of speakers and confirmed sponsors for the February event.

Sourcing Renewables - January 5, 2018

1st Arkansas city commits to 100% renewables

The city of Fayetteville on Jan. 2 became the first municipality in Arkansas to commit to transitioning to 100% clean and renewable sources of energy.

Solar - January 4, 2018

Alabama Power, Walmart solar project starts up

Nearly 18 months after initially announced, one of Alabama's largest solar projects is up, running and providing renewable energy to Walmart through a long-term contract with Alabama Power.

Regulation - January 3, 2018

New York Gov. unveils clean energy transition plan

A part of his annual State of the State presentation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed a comprehensive and ambitious energy plan the calls for the development of at least 1.5 GW of energy storage and 800 MW of offshore wind.

Regulation - December 16, 2017

Weekend reads: The rise of the microgrid; Bitcoin's energy dilemma; wind, solar tax update & more