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In a move meant to support its corporate climate and renewable energy goals, Microsoft Corp. has reached a settlement with Washington utility Puget Sound Energy to allow the tech giant to purchase clean energy from the wholesale market.

This column, presented by Edison Energy, discusses the changing role of energy management at commercial and industrial companies and explores solutions for adaptation.

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions associated with its operations, agricultural processor and food ingredient provider Archer Daniels Midland Co. has started operations at its second industrial carbon capture and storage, or CCS, project.

More than 140 business and organizations were recognized by the U.S. EPA and DOE on April 6 for their commitment to saving energy, money and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.

In a move aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of its fulfillment centers, Amazon.com Inc. struck an agreement with fuel cell manufacturer Plug Power Inc.

The increasingly powerful impact that large commercial and industrial companies are beginning to have on energy policy, at least at the state level, was made evident April 3 in Ohio.

Further evidence of consolidation among energy services companies that cater to commercial and industrial energy buyers, climate advisory firm 3Degrees on April 6 announced its acquisition of Origin Climate.

Lawmakers in Vermont have passed a bill aimed at preserving energy efficiency standards, the Vermont Digger reported March 24.