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Sourcing Renewables - September 21, 2017 - By Amy Poszywak

Overheard at Climate Week NYC: 'Why wouldn't you set a 100% renewable energy target?'

Energy and sustainability executives from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, General Motors, RE100 and Edison Energy on Sept. 20 uniformly predicted a continued acceleration of corporations turning to renewable energy to power their operations.

September 21, 2017

Michigan manufacturer utilizes PACE to save $1.6M

Global manufacturer Heller Machine Tools is expected lower energy bills this year as a result of a recently deployed series of updates, including the replacement of more than 30 rooftop HVAC units at its U.S. headquarters in Troy, Mich.

Utilities - September 21, 2017

Georgia Power offers renewables for C&I customers

As utilities continue to make moves to better serve their commercial and industrial customers, Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power on Sept. 19 announced a new program intended to help those customers meet their renewable energy goals.

Sourcing Renewables - September 20, 2017

Citi, Morgan Stanley commit to 100% renewables

The big banks are going all-in on renewable energy.

Energy Efficiency - September 20, 2017

Las Vegas Sands marks 17% energy use reduction

Following the implementation of a series of energy efficiency upgrades through its properties, Las Vegas Sands Corp. has reduced its energy consumption by 17% in a five-year period.

Demand Management - September 20, 2017

HP, IKEA, Unilever among 1st EV100 members

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.

Wind - September 19, 2017

New PPAs convert GM Ohio, Indiana facilities to wind

Advancing toward a 100% renewable energy goal for its global operations, General Motors Co. on Sept. 19 announced two new wind deals that will meet the electricity needs of all of its Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities.

Finance - September 18, 2017

TD Bank issues 1st green bond in US dollars

TD Bank Group announced Sept. 12 that it closed on the issuance of a US$1 billion green bond, its first in U.S. dollars and one of the largest green bonds ever issued by a bank.

Regulation - September 18, 2017

Community solar programs take shape in Illinois

Following the passage of the "Future Energy Jobs Act," through the Illinois state Legislature, utilities and regulators have begun work on the formation of community solar programs, according to Midwest Energy News.

September 16, 2017