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Regulation - December 16, 2017

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

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

Demand Management - December 15, 2017

New energy opportunities: Innovations that shape how companies manage energy

This white paper, presented by Schneider Electric, details opportunities for corporations created by the development of new clean energy technologies from wind and solar to energy storage and blockchain.

Energy Efficiency - December 15, 2017

Steelcase passes major energy use reduction milestone

Global furniture maker and design company Steelcase Inc. has passed a major milestone toward its energy and environmental goals this year: Its global energy use is 20% lower than it was just seven years ago.

Energy Efficiency - December 15, 2017

Nissan's enterprisewide approach to SEP

This case study from the U.S. DOE details the approach Nissan Motor Co. has taken to certify all three of its U.S. plants to Superior Energy Performance under the department's Better Buildings initiative, reducing nearly 1,600 billion Btu of primary energy.

GHG Emissions - December 13, 2017

PepsiCo books largest known order of Tesla Semis

An executive with PepsiCo told Reuters that the company has reserved 100 Tesla Semis as part of its efforts to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.

GHG Emissions - December 12, 2017

Kraft Heinz sets GHG goal in 1st sustainability report

Among a wide range of corporate social responsibility goals outlined in Kraft Heinz's inaugural corporate social responsibility report, the company outlined plans to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 5.1% and implement a series of onsite renewable energy projects.

Energy Efficiency - December 11, 2017

Deadline extended for SED Innovation Awards

The deadline for entries for the inaugural Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Awards has been extended and will run through Dec. 22.

Utilities - December 7, 2017

GM banks $2.6M in utility rebates for energy upgrades

Following the implementation of 28 energy efficiency projects at its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., in 2017, General Motors has received an incentive payment of $2.6 million from the plant's utility, Consumers Energy.

Demand Management - December 6, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Bose announces 2020 goal to cut energy use 6%

In its first-ever public sustainability report, audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corp. outlined how its efforts to bring together its carbon reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency goals into a broader environmental management system has prepared it for the future.

Regulation - December 2, 2017

Weekend reads: Alexa's grid capabilities; tech industry battles Trump; Illinois' coal ash battle & more