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Sourcing Renewables - June 23, 2016

PwC: 72% of corporate renewable energy leaders are actively pursuing more

A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of U.S.-headquartered businesses found that interest in buying renewable energy continues to accelerate; the survey also revealed why some companies are holding back.

June 22, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

Views from the top: GE on how energy as a service can transform the C&I sector

In this exclusive interview, Dave Bartlett, the chief technology officer for GE's Current, explains how the internet of things will transform the way corporations think about their energy use.

Finance - June 22, 2016

Southern Power completes €1.1B green bond issuance to accelerate renewable projects

The U.S. dollar equivalent of the net proceeds from the offering, around $1.2 billion, will be used to finance or invest in renewable energy generation projects in the U.S.

Distributed Energy Resources - June 21, 2016

Tesla makes $2.9B bid to buy SolarCity in move to 'complete the picture'

Looking to create a single business that will sell electric cars and clean energy to power them, Tesla has made an offer for SolarCity in a deal valued at up to $2.86 billion.

Energy Storage - June 20, 2016

Microsoft unveils pilot program for data center energy storage

Microsoft has teamed up with NRG Energy, Primus Power and others on a pilot program to advance energy storage at Microsoft's data centers across the globe.

Sourcing Renewables - June 20, 2016

Amazon wind farm clears legal challenge in NC

A lawsuit against North Carolina's environmental department over a 300-MW wind farm being developed by Amazon Web Services Inc. and Iberdrola SA has been thrown out.

Utilities - June 17, 2016 - By Amy Poszywak

EEI member companies tout 'culture shift' in utility efforts to help C&I customers

After years of playing defense amid a transformative shift in the way U.S. businesses think about energy, the utility industry says it's ready to play offense.

Sourcing Renewables - June 10, 2016

Apple requests to operate new Apple Energy unit as power company

Technology behemoth Apple Inc. has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.

Solar - June 10, 2016

Michigan utility celebrates 1st solar site, state's largest community project

Michigan may not be one of the highest ranked states for solar generation, but supportive policies and growing pressure from corporations may be moving the needle.

Energy Procurement - June 8, 2016

Toyota enters new 5-year supply deal with onsite solar provisions for North American HQ

Toyota Motor has activated a unique retail electricity supply contract, with provisions for both onsite and offsite renewable power, for its new North American headquarters.