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From General Motors to Dyson, manufacturers have made three major electric vehicle announcements - and billions in investment - in the past week.

Massachusetts has nabbed the top spot on an annual ranking of states on energy efficiency, breaking its tie with California, which slipped to second place, compared to the year prior.

A large group of manufacturers including Mars, Procter & Gamble and General Motors, has joined government and environmental organizations in launching an effort to increase options for access to sustainable, cost-competitive renewable thermal energy.

At a Seattle data center, Microsoft Corp. is piloting a new, advanced energy project in which it has connected natural gas pipelines to racks that are fully powered by integrated fuel cells instead of traditional electrical gear.

It's no longer just the C&I sector of the economy that has ramped up its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: According to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the oil majors have also hopped on board.

Aside from the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, the storm has also had an impact on the energy market. This column, presented by Constellation, explains why energy buyers should be thoughtful about their strategy and how to best protect their business from weather-related market volatility.

Ten giant global corporations including HP Inc., IKEA Group and Unilever on Sept. 10 became the first to join a new campaign designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and infrastructure.

Daimler AG's trucks division announced Sept. 14 that it has invested in and formed a strategic partnership with battery company StoreDot Ltd. to work on a more holistic approach to fast vehicle charging.

Global chemicals company AkzoNobel said Sept. 12 that is has opened "the world's most advanced and sustainable paint plant," which incorporates renewable energy and energy efficiency elements into its design.

Coca-Cola continues to make progress toward its "grow the business, not the carbon," emissions reduction goals, but it is off track due in part to volume growth outpacing emission ratio improvements.