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Apple goes global with 100% RE
Apple announced on Apr. 9 its global facilities are now powered with 100% clean energy. This includes the company’s retail stores, offices, data centers, and co-located facilities in 43 countries including the U.S., U.K., China, and India.
Apple, IKEA, Tesla among climate policy leaders
Apple, Ikea, Tesla, and Unilever are among the top 20 companies cited in the “A-List of Climate Policy Engagement” report of those leading in strategic lobbying for the ambitions of the Paris Agreement around the world.
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.
Apple CEO: Wind access 'paramount' for data centers
Following Apple Inc.'s announcement that Iowa would be home to its newest data center, CEO Tim Cook called renewable energy "paramount" to the company's decision to locate there.
Apple approved for largest wind turbines in Oregon
Apple was cleared by state regulators July 20 to use the biggest wind turbines ever installed in the Pacific Northwest for its Montague Wind Power Project.
Apple plans new 100% RE data center in Denmark
Apple Inc. announced June 10 that it plans to build its new data center in Aabenraa, Denmark, to run entirely on renewable energy, according to a report from Reuters.
Apple issues 2nd green bond, urges climate leadership
Doubling down on its corporate commitment to sustainability, Apple Inc. on June 13 issued a $1 billion green bond that builds on its $1.5 billion issuance in February 2016.
1st US Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables
Apple announced that Jabil Circuit Inc., which makes aluminum for the company, has committed to powering all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, according to Axios.
Oregon wind project is Apple's largest to-date
Apple Inc. has entered into two new power purchase agreements for wind and solar energy in Oregon utilizing the state's direct access program.
Apple continues work with suppliers on clean energy
As Apple continues to focus on driving sustainability throughout its supply chain, three new companies have committed to using 100% renewable energy to manufacture iPhone parts.
Japanese Apple supplier commits to 100% renewables
Apple has taken another step toward powering its supply chain with 100% clean energy.
Green bond funds helped finance Apple Park's energy efficiency, renewable energy features
Apple used funds from its previously issued $1.5 billion green bond to finance energy smart elements of its new, sprawling campus in California that was designed as a microgrid.
Revolutionary 'Apple Park' will be solar powered
Apple announced Feb. 22 that its new 175-acre campus, named Apple Park, will also feature world's largest naturally ventilated building, projected to require no heating or air conditioning for nine months of the year.
Apple reaches deal for 200 MW of new Nevada solar
Apple announced Jan. 25 that it reached an agreement with Nevada utility NV Energy to build 200 MW of additional solar energy in the state by early 2019.
Greenpeace praises Switch in clean energy rankings
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace, in a new report, named Apple, Google, Facebook and Switch as leaders in the movement to build a renewably powered internet while taking a more critical eye toward Amazon.
Apple partners with China's largest wind manufacturer
Continuing its push into the renewable energy industry, Apple Inc. will acquire a 30% stake in four wind projects from China's largest wind manufactuer.
Making the case for corporate energy 'prosumers'
With Apple moving into the business of selling electricity earlier this year, the Harvard Business Review took on the trend in a Nov. 25 piece suggesting other businesses may want to follow suit.
Apple will sell solar power to public Arizona utility
Solidifying its new position as a power supplier, Apple has inked a deal with a public utility in Arizona to sell power from its new, 50-MW solar facility in Arizona.
NYT article highlights corporate energy strategy shift
With Apple recently joining Google and Wal-Mart in being granted federal approval to sell electricity into wholesale power markets, media coverage of corporate energy management appears to be reaching a fever pitch.
Apple marks 1st big step in greening supply chain
One of Apple Inc.'s major suppliers has agreed to power all of its Apple-related operations with 100% renewable energy, the California tech company announced Aug. 17.
Ireland Oks Apple plans for wind-fueled data center
Apple's initial plans for a new, wind-powered data center in Ireland were recently greenlighted by the country's national planners.
FERC greenlights Apple Energy power sales
Apple Inc.'s Apple Energy unit received FERC approval to sell excess renewable energy generation at market rates.
Weekend reads: 5 big energy stories you may have missed
In this edition, the rumored 'Apple Car' may have already been delayed and The New York Times suggests renewable energy may be hurting global action on climate change.
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.
White House gets behind Apple, Facebook-led push for corporate renewable adoption
In a June 2 announcement, the White House highlighted the efforts of a number of U.S. corporations as leaders in the push for accelerated adoption of renewable energy.
Kohl's breaks up tech giant club in new EPA rankings of largest green power users
Tech companies made up five of the top six slots on the U.S. EPA's most recent rankings of the largest green power users within its green power partnership program.
Apple reportedly working on electric car at secret German lab
Apple is reportedly working on its long-rumored electric vehicle at a research and development lab in Germany, according to April 19 media reports.
Apple has slashed carbon emissions by 60% since 2011 via efficiency, renewable sourcing
In its 2015 corporate sustainability report, Apple said it began energy audits in its supply chain and has identified more than $32 million in annual savings opportunities.
Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft support EPA's Clean Power Plan
Four heavyweight tech companies have made clear their support of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, which seeks to curb carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Apple boasts 93% of facilities now powered with renewables
The tech company now operates 93% of its facilities worldwide with renewable energy.
