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ny

N.Y. Seeks Proposals To Modernize Grid In Support Of Renewables Integration

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced that up to $15 million is available for projects that will help New York improve the resiliency,...
apple

Apple Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Around The World

Apple has announced that its global facilities are now powered with 100% clean energy. This includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in...
wind

NRDC’s New ‘Revolution Now’ Reports On Wind, Solar, LEDs And EVs

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has launched a new initiative to track the historic development of wind and solar power, LED light bulbs,...
google

It’s Official: Google Matches 100% Of Energy With Renewables

In 2017, Google met its goal of matching all of its global electricity use with 100% renewable energy. As planned, the company purchased a kilowatt-hour...
renewable energy

Illinois Moves Forward On Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans

On Tuesday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved, with modifications, the Illinois Power Agency’s (IPA) Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, which the ICC predicts...
invenergy

Invenergy Announces Corporate Wind Deal With Grupo Bimbo

Global baking company Grupo Bimbo has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to receive 100 MW of wind energy from Invenergy's Santa Rita...
citi

Citi To Power QTS Data Center With Texas Wind Energy

Citi has entered into a new arrangement to supply wind energy for a 10-year term to a QTS Realty Trust (QTS) data center in...
wind solar

As Wind, Solar And Battery Costs Plummet, So Does The Economic Case For Fossil...

As a result of the spectacular reductions in cost for wind, solar and battery technology, coal and gas are facing a mounting threat to...
pei

Researchers Look Toward Carbon-Free Prince Edward Island

Two researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island's (UPEI) School of Sustainable Design Engineering (SSDE) have been awarded funding to develop a detailed technical...
renewables

H5 Data Centers Signs Up For 100% Renewables In Cleveland

H5 Data Centers, a national colocation and wholesale data center provider, has expanded its renewable energy and sustainability initiative by purchasing renewable energy certificates...
mark dayton

Minnesota Governor Declares March 22 ‘Clean Energy Business Day’

On Thursday, Gov. Mark Dayton, D-Minn., delivered a proclamation that declared March 22 as "Clean Energy Business Day" in Minnesota. The proclamation coincided with Clean...
renewables

Global CO2 Emissions On The Rise, But U.S. Not Following Suit

Meeting roughly a quarter of global energy demand growth, renewables saw the highest growth rate of any energy source in 2017, according to the...
clean energy

Five-State Survey Reveals Majority Support For 100% Clean Energy

In new state polling conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (GQR), Americans from five states across the country express strong support for generating 100%...
statoil

Statoil Changing Name To Reflect ‘Low-Carbon Future’

The board of directors of Norwegian energy company and offshore wind developer Statoil has proposed to change the name of the company to Equinor. According...
clean energy

Xcel’s Clean Energy Plan Moves Forward In Colorado

On Wednesday, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) granted a request to allow Xcel Energy to model and present its Clean Energy Plan (CEP)...
general motors

General Motors And Switch Match Michigan Energy Use With Wind

General Motors and Switch are the first participants in a new Consumers Energy program to help large businesses use large renewable energy sources. Both...
dte energy

Renewable Energy Powering Detroit Red Wings’ Arena This Month

As part of the National Hockey League's (NHL) "Green Month," Detroit-based DTE Energy is providing renewable energy for the Detroit Red Wings' five home games played...
delta wind farm

Delta Wind Farm Inc. Speaks Out Against Recent PPA Ruling

Claiming the deal would have led to higher electric bills, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) recently ruled against a power purchase agreement (PPA)...
visa

Visa Commits To 100% Renewables By End Of 2019

Visa has announced a new commitment to use 100% renewable energy across its global operations by the end of 2019. As part of this commitment,...
clean energy

CleanChoice Energy Hits 2 Billion kWh Milestone

CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company providing 100% clean electricity to residential and commercial customers across the U.S., has surpassed 2 billion kWh served...

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